From the Harford County Democratic Central Committee: Today’s court ruling upholding the Harford County Council’s decision to exclude a representative of the Democratic Party on the council redistricting commission only points to the need for a new law to provide a level of fairness to the process, according to the presiding Circuit Court Judge. Judge […]
Archives for July 2011
Disabled Parking Awareness Detail Conducted In Edgewood/Joppa Retail Parking Lots; 39 Drivers Approached Or Stopped
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: People with disabilities face challenges every day, not the least of which is finding adequate parking when they need it. For those with disabilities, the use of handicapped parking spaces, correctly known as accessible parking spaces, is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Yet every day, motorists with disabilities […]
Churchville Elementary School Goes Red, White and Blue for Flag Day
From Harford County Public Schools: On Flag Day, June 14, 2011, Churchville Elementary School was a sea of red, white and blue as they held their first annual Flag Day parade and celebration. The day began with the students dressed in flag colors parading through the parking lot, led by Churchville Elementary scouts and the […]
Signing Ceremony Held to Recognize University of Maryland University College as New Higher Education Partner at HEAT Center
From Harford Community College: Representatives from Harford Community College (HCC) and University of Maryland University College (UMUC) participated in a signing ceremony at the Higher Education Center @ HEAT in Aberdeen on July 14 to recognize UMUC joining six other institutions as a HECC higher education partner. In attendance at the ceremony from UMUC were […]
Sen. Mikulski Shoots Down Republican Cut, Cap and Balance Act; “What a Sham, What a Scam, I’d be Tempted to Just Blow It Off if It were Not so Cruel, Stupid and Dangerous”
From the office of U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) joined her Senate colleagues today in speaking out against the so-called House Republican Cut, Cap and Balance Act as an extreme piece of legislation that cuts Medicare and Social Security and provides constitutional protection for tax breaks for millionaires, billionaires and […]
Rep. Harris Votes For “Cut, Cap and Balance;” Bill Will “Force the Government to Do What Hard Working Maryland Families and Businesses Do Every Single Day: Balance Their Budget”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. voted for H.R. 2560, the Cut, Cap and Balance Act. The legislation would condition a debt ceiling increase on passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment, which would contain a super-majority requirement for Congress to raise taxes, as well as a provision limiting spending as […]
No Charges in $10,000 Theft from Patterson Mill Middle/High School; “Too Many Questions Surrounding Employee Accessibility” to Prosecute
The six-month investigation into the theft of more than $10,000 in cash from Patterson Mill Middle/High School in Bel Air has been closed with no charges filed or prosecution of any suspects planned. The Harford County State’s Attorney’s office declined to prosecute due to “too many questions surrounding employee accessibility [to the money] and a […]
Capt’n Jim’s “Coffee Talk” July 20: Excessive Heat Watch, Cooling Centers Open Across Harford; Editorial Cartoons Exhibit; Armory Concerts
From the office of Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan: Excessive heat watch in effect from now through Thursday evening, The NWS in Baltimore/Washington has issued an excessive heat watch, which is in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Temperature, upper 90s to around 100 degrees. with Heat index values, between 105 and 110 degrees. […]
