From Harford County Public Schools: The economic downturn has impacted many in Harford County. To help ease the burden on families, Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) has made available the 2011-2012 Application for Free and Reduced Priced Meals before the official start of classes on August 29, 2011. Households that feel they may be eligible […]
Archives for August 2011
Reel News: Week of August 1 – Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Change-Up in Theaters; Rio on DVD
Theatrical Releases This Week Rise of the Planet of the Apes Director: Rupert Wyatt An origin story set in present-day San Francisco, where man’s experiments with genetic engineering lead to the development of intelligence in apes and the onset of a war for supremacy. Fans of the series should rejoice, as the early reviews are […]
Fire Damages Camper Vehicle in White Hall
A fire during the early morning hours Saturday damaged a camper in White Hall, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The blaze was reported just after 1 a.m. by a passing motorist in the interior of a 14-foot by 20-foot camper unit located in a field on the 4800 block of Amos Road in […]
McGrady: Infamous Special Session Called by Gov. O’Malley Resulted in Largest Tax Increase in Maryland History
By Patrick McGrady Special to The Dagger Flash back to Spring 2006– The General Assembly has just left Annapolis, and the fiscal future looks sound. No new taxes, and Governor Ehrlich’s final budget as Governor has a $1.3 Billion surplus going into the election. Governor O’Malley defeats Governor Ehrlich in the November 2006 election and […]
Dagger Money Talk: Protect Yourself and Your Family with Good Estate Planning
By Adam Freeland Special to The Dagger Who will take care of the kids if the unthinkable occurs? Who can you trust to manage your finances if you are in an accident or incapacitated by age or illness? How do you make sure your loved ones are provided for? How can you be sure your […]
Moody’s Investors Service Places Harford County on Watch List for Potential Downgrade; “Debt Ceiling Issue – Ultimately Hurting Main Street America”
The Honorable David R. Craig, County Executive of Harford County, has issued the following statement regarding the Debt Ceiling issue: The news is filled with stories about the federal debt ceiling and the federal budget deficit in Washington, DC. For Harford County this is not just news stories but may result in actions that directly […]
Sen. Mikulski Votes to Avoid Default and Downgrade; “Make No Mistake, this Agreement is Stark and Stern, but Necessary”
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) issued the following statement on her vote to raise the debt ceiling and avoid default and downgrade: “Through serious negotiation, leaders from both parties and the President have reached a bipartisan solution that will lift our debt ceiling and prevent a downgrade […]
Celebrate President Obama’s 50th Birthday in Aberdeen with New Harford Democratic Club
From the New Harford Democratic Club: On August 3, during the regular meeting of the New Harford Democratic Club, we will celebrate the 50th Birthday of our President, Barak Obama. After our main speaker from Environment Maryland, we will live-stream the President’s birthday party from Chicago, with a ceremony of music and a message from […]
