From Harford Community College: Throughout April, the Harford Community College Library celebrated National Poetry Month and National Library Week through the “Poetree,” an interactive display of favorite and original poems contributed by HCC students and employees. The Poetree, a tree whose brightly-colored leaves were decorated with poems, was displayed in the Library, inviting many members […]
Archives for May 2012
Harford County Citizens Police Academy, Week 12: Traffic Unit, Special Response Team
Driving along Route 1 on his way to the liquor store, the man realized he’d missed the turn into the parking lot. So, already heavily intoxicated, he did what seemed logical: he stopped in the middle of the road and threw his car into reverse, heading back to the store, located not far from the […]
Del. Szeliga: “Our Thoughts and Prayers Go Out This Weekend to the Families of Those Who Have Lost Their Lives in Service to Our Nation”
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: Our thoughts and prayers go out this weekend to the families of those who have lost their lives in service to our nation. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. These brave men and women sacrificed their lives not only for their loved ones, […]
Dagger Blotter May 23-24: People Dressed Like Ninjas in Bel Air; Meat Salesman Enters Belcamp Home; Fallston Flowers Stolen
The blotter is compiled from records of calls for service received by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The records are reviewed and prepared for publication by Dagger staff. They do not include records from municipal or state law enforcement agencies. Aberdeen A caller from the 1400 block of Cranberry Road reported Wednesday a suspicious person […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk, May 25: Memorial Day and Flag Day in Bel Air; Pants for CMW Marching Band; Havre de Grace Home for Troops
From Harford County Council District C Councilman Jim McMahan: MAY 28 MEMORIAL DAY IN BEL AIR At Town Hall. Wreaths will be laid at the Veterans Monument. The Bel Air Community Band will play from 10:30 till 11:00. Service begins at 11 AM. What a wonderful opportunity to bring the children and let them experience […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies Honored at Annual Awards Ceremony
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: The Harford County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized several agency members at their Annual Awards Ceremony. Agency members were recognized for their outstanding performance, exemplary service, devotion to duty and life saving efforts in 2011. Sheriff L. Jesse Bane welcomed the group who attended the ceremony held on April 26, […]
Everything From Soup to Nuts: Grilling – Rain, Shine, Sleet, Hail or Even Blizzards
A few years ago, Harford County suffered through another massive blizzard. Schools were closed and some businesses shut down rather than have their employees risk life and limb to get to work. People pitched in to help their neighbors shovel sidewalks and snow-blow driveways. I, on the other hand, had only one concern. Would I […]
Harford County Teachers’ Union Sought 2 Percent Retroactive Salary Increase in Labor Negotiations, Rejected Paid Bonus Day; Will Seek Declaration of Impasse
Harford County Public Schools sent the following message to teachers on Thursday, May 24: LAST DAY FOR TEACHERS ANNOUNCED – THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Negotiators for the Board of Education have twice met with representatives of the Harford County Education Association (HCEA) in the past week as part of court-ordered re-negotiations over the terms of its […]
