Teacher protests that began in Bel Air are spreading throughout Harford County, with groups of teachers at 17 county schools working no more than their contracted hours in a show of frustration over salaries that haven’t increased in the past three years. Teachers who “work to the contract” or “work to rule”, do not volunteer […]
Archives for June 2012
Dagger Blotter June 2-3: Wheelchair Thrown Over Aberdeen Balcony; Bicycle Hidden in Bel Air Bushes; M&Ms in Jarrettsville Gas Tank
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 5000 block of Bristle Cone Court complained Saturday that a […]
Del. Glass: Sign Petitions to Stop the Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage and the New Congressional Redistricting Map
From Del. Glen Glass: Dear Constituents, It is an honor and a privilege to represent you as your Delegate. As you know, last year with the help of many volunteers from Harford County and across the state, we collected over 133,000 signatures to place the bill that gave in-state tuition to illegal immigrants on the […]
Darlington Man Hospitalized After Electrical Malfunction Ignites Attic of Main Street Home
A Darlington man was hospitalized with chest pains Tuesday after returning home to find his Main Street house was the scene of a blaze being battled by 40 firefighters. At about 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, a passerby reported heavy smoke coming from the second floor of a two-story single family dwelling in the 1100 block of […]
Bel Air Downtown Alliance Kicks Off 2012 Season of Outdoor Movies at Shamrock Park
From the Bel Air Downtown Alliance: The Bel Air Downtown Alliance is very excited to announce the kickoff of the 2012 season of the Outdoor Movies at Shamrock Park and pleased to announce that this year’s events are being brought to you by Upper Chesapeake Health. On Friday, June 8th, one of Downtown Bel Air’s […]
Gahler Announces Candidacy, Claims GOP Frontrunner Status in 2014 Sheriff Election
Four days after retiring from the Maryland State Police, Jeff Gahler has staked out a new job for himself: frontrunner. Gahler announced his candidacy in an e-mailed letter just before midnight Tuesday, saying he hoped to revive what he called “a true grass roots effort,” one which fell 3,086 votes short of unseating incumbent Democrat […]
Dagger Blotter May 31-June 1: Belcamp Girl Plays with Knife; Darlington Postmaster Bitten by Dog; Fallston Homeowner Belligerent
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 1900 block of Bennett Road reported a possible overdose Thursday. […]
Hastler: “Harford County Public Library Does Not Condone Censorship or Self-Censorship of Any Definition”
From Mary Hastler, Director, Harford County Public Library: June 4, 2012 Dear Ms. Baker, Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts regarding the book, Fifty Shades of Grey. Harford County Public Library does not condone censorship or self-censorship of any definition. Harford County Public Library serves all of the Harford County community, and as […]
