From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 21, 2012) – A five-member team of high school students Harford County is the winner of the 22nd annual Maryland Envirothon—an outdoor natural resources competition that challenges students to identify and categorize living resources, perform soil surveys and solve other complex natural resource issues. More […]
Archives for June 2012
Dagger Blotter June 18-19: Lawnmower Hidden in Aberdeen Woods; Bolivian Caller Demands Money from Bel Air Resident; Plastic Knives Stuck in Bel Air Yard
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 1300 block of Stepney Road complained Monday that staff was […]
Resurfacing of Route 1 Over Conowingo Dam Resumes this Weekend; 24-Hour Flagging Operation in Effect
From the State Highway Administration: This weekend, the State Highway Administration (SHA) continues a project to improve the ride quality for thousands of motorists on the US 1 (Conowingo Road) bridge over the Susquehanna River (Conowingo Dam). Beginning Friday, June 22 at 6 p.m., SHA will close the southbound lane on the bridge and direct […]
“The Harford Edge” June 22: Learn to Control Debt and Land a Good Job with Author Jeff Wilson
Today’s college graduates face a weak job market, often coupled with crushing debt from student loans. Learn how to take control of debt and land a good job in a bad economy with Jeff Wilson, author of “Life’s Cheat Sheets: Crucial Success Habits School Never Taught You” on this week on “The Harford Edge” airing […]
Dagger Movie Night: Moonrise Kingdom — A Sweet Love Story and Ode to the Inner Child
After working on the miniature sets and models for “Fantastic Mr. Fox,” director Wes Anderson realized that he could apply the same techniques to his live-action films. You could argue that he had already reached this goal with his previous works. You could also argue that his attention to detail trumps his ability to instill […]
Harford County Government Custodian Sybil Robertson Named Employee of the Month
From Harford County Government: Sybil Robertson a custodian with the Department of Administration, Division of Facilities and Operations has been chosen as Employee of the Month for June 2012. Ms. Robertson has worked for Harford County government for 11 years, 10 of which were with the Department of Parks and Recreation and one with the […]
Harford County Public Schools Seniors Net Ruff-Ross Scholarships
From Harford County Public Schools: The Ruff-Ross Educational Fund Inc. held its annual scholarship banquet on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Every year, Ruff-Ross awards Harford County Public School seniors scholarships for college. This year, 11 students were awarded scholarships. Pictured below, left to right, are Imani Powell, Harford Technical High School; Asia Jackson, Aberdeen High […]
America’s Great Debate: Author Fergus Bordewich’s Bel Air Library Lecture Details Westward Expansion and Slavery
From the Harford County Public Library: One of the most contentious debates ever to take place in Congress–focusing on westward expansion and slavery–is the topic of Fergus M. Bordewich’s lecture and book signing on Saturday, June 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bel Air Library, 100 East Pennsylvania Avenue in Bel Air. The lecture is […]
