From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Today, Rep. Andy Harris continued to voice his opposition to the largest toll hike in the state’s history. “Maryland families and job creators, particularly on the Eastern Shore, cannot afford another tax hike,” said Rep. Andy Harris. “Maryland doesn’t have a revenue problem – they simply want to […]
Archives for September 2011
Edgewood Man, Alleged Co-Conspirator in Bank Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to 33 Years in Prison
TWO CO-CONSPIRATORS SENTENCED IN BANK FRAUD SCHEME From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Christopher Houston, age 34, of Edgewood, Maryland today to 33 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for bank fraud conspiracy in connection with a scheme to obtain fraudulent loans from […]
Md. Transportation Authority Unanimously Approves Revised Toll Plan; $10 Hatem Bridge Decal Extended for Another Year
“Sen. Nancy Jacobs said, at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, that the Maryland Transportation Authority had unanimously voted to approve a revised plan to raise tolls on the U.S. 40 Hatem Bridge. She passed along the following details which will take place under the approved plan: HOW WILL TOLLS WORK AT THE HATEM? DECALS *The $10 Hatem […]
2011 Harford Awards Presented to Bowhead, Celebree Learning Center, Johnson Family Pharmacy, Northeastern Supply, Y of Central Maryland-Walter and Betty Ward Family Center
From Harford County government: The annual Harford Award Program was held Wednesday, September 21 at the Richlin Ballroom in Edgewood. Over 350 business and community leaders attended the dinner event that recognized five Harford County firms for their outstanding contributions to the community, the economy and their employees. Since its inception, the dinner program has […]
McGrady Files for Mayor, Garner Seek Re-Election in Aberdeen Races; Former Candidate Adolph First to File in Bel Air Election
Still more than a month away, the 2011 municipal election races in Aberdeen and Bel Air are slowly beginning to attract candidates to the ballots. The first official challenger has filed for office in Aberdeen, as Patrick McGrady will be opposing Mayor Mike Bennett’s re-election bid. And the last remaining incumbent, Aberdeen City Councilman Bruce […]
Chewpons.com, a Baltimore-Based, Food-Focused Deal Site Benefiting Local Charities, Forges into Harford County through Partnership with The Dagger
From Chewpons.com: Chewpons.com is proud to announce a new partnership with The Dagger. The Dagger has been the premier online source for Harford County, Maryland news since its inception in 2007. Its website, www.daggerpress.com, breaks the stories readers won’t find anywhere else and hosts a lively community that drives the daily discussion of community events. […]
Edgewood High School to Host NCAA, NJCAA Eligibility Seminar on Oct. 11
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools and Harford Community College are proud to host the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) & National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Eligibility Seminar on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at Edgewood High School. The seminar will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The event is open […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Man Who Approached Boy, 5, at Carsins Run Sports Field
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: (Aberdeen, MD – September 21, 2011) At approximately 4pm on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the Carsins Run Sports Field located at 500 Carsins Run Rd in Aberdeen MD, it was reported to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and the Child Advocacy Center that a mother witnessed her 5 […]