From the Harford County Public Library: Local teens Leah Getz and Kara Lynch recently set up a lemonade stand and donated the proceeds to the Havre de Grace Library. Surprising library staff with their generous and unexpected gesture, the donation was made during the first week of Harford County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and […]
Archives for July 2012
Reel News: Week of July 2 — The Amazing Spider-Man, Savages, To Rome With Love, Jesus Henry Christ
Theatrical Releases This Week Tuesday, July 3 The Amazing Spider-Man Director: Marc Webb PG-13; 138 mins Trailer The Amazing Spider-Man is the story of Peter Parker (Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Sheen) and Aunt May (Field). Like […]
IronBirds Shatter Records for Attendance, Runs Scored, Three Others in 21-7 Rout of Staten Island Tuesday
From the Aberdeen IronBirds: The IronBirds surpassed four franchise records in their win over the Yankees 21-7. Most hits in a game (20), most runs in an inning (11), most runs scored in a game (21), total runs scored in a game (28), and attendance at Ripken Stadium (6,904) were each the highest in Birds’ […]
UPDATE: Abingdon and Bel Air Volunteer Fire Stations to Serve as “Cooling Centers” During 4th of July Holiday
From Harford County government: Good Evening, this is Emergency Manager Rick Ayers with a weather update. First, there is a chance for severe thunderstorms late this evening and overnight. Also, the heat expected over the next several days is going to be severe, with temperatures approaching 100 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and heat index’s […]
Dagger Blotter June 27-July 1: Bel Air Caller Reacts to Spice; Darlington Dog Stuck in Mud; Bel Air Scissor Assault
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 Belcamp Road at Route 7 complained Saturday that a tree was […]
Del. Glass to Boycott if Special Session is Called; “Taxpayers Could Be On Hook For Up To $20,000 a Day If Democrats Convene Session”
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Maryland State Delegate Glen Glass, (R-Harford, Cecil), announced today he will Boycott the proposed Special Session to take up the expansion of gambling. Governor O’Malley (D) indicated that a Special Session could be held even though a work group on gambling could not reach an agreement. Republicans in […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Asks You Declare Safety a Priority this Fourth Of July
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: As we celebrate the Fourth Of July Holiday, we wanted to remind you that fireworks pose a danger and risk to people and property. The safest way to enjoy them is at a public firework display. In Maryland Law The Annotated Code of Maryland Criminal Law Article, section 10-110 […]
Howell: The Midnight Ride for American Independence
From Derek J. Howell: Last night (July 1 into July 2, 2012) I awoke hearing the rain battering against my house. This late night-to-early morning rainstorm led me to recall one of America’s forgotten heroes, Caesar Rodney, and his midnight ride for independence. Although Caesar Rodney is unfortunately forgotten by many teachers and textbook writers […]
