From Harford County Government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig has announced the appointment of Russell J. Strickland as Manager of the Harford County Division of Emergency Operations. Strickland replaces Brian Feist who served approximately 19 months as Manager of the EOC and is returning to Pennsylvania to pursue a business opportunity. “We are delighted […]
Archives for July 2012
Harford Community College Accreditation Reconfirmed by Middle States Commission
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College is pleased to announce that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed the accreditation of the College. This is a significant accomplishment as heightened calls for accountability have resulted in MSCHE, in concert with the five other regional accreditors in the U.S., more closely examining […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk, July 26: Harford County Farm Fair; Fireworks Night; Free Movie Downtown; Fundraisers and Art Sale
From Harford County Council District C Councilman Jim McMahan: NEWS TOLLGATE YARD WASTE DROP OFF SITE WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE FARM FAIR JULY 26 TO 29 HARFORD COUNTY FARM FAIR…the traditional exciting agricultural and 4-H fair. With activities for the kids. Antique tractor pulls on Thursday night. Then on Friday and Saturday nights the […]
Police Release Photos of Suspect, Vehicle in Vi Ripken Abduction
Aberdeen police on Thursday released photos of the man they believed kidnapped Violet Ripken from her home Tuesday morning, but provided little additional detail on the suspect’s motive or other details of the case. Also released was a photo of Ripken’s 1998 Lincoln Continental, which police said the man used to drive Ripken, 74, around […]
Dagger Blotter July 23-24: Bel Air Caller Finds Bone While Mowing Lawn; Cash Found Blowing Around Route 40 in Edgewood; Fallston Caller Nearly Hit by Arrow
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 Spesutia Road complained Monday of people in the caller’s house. A […]
“The Harford Edge” July 27: Legendary Comedian Pat Cooper
Legendary comedian Pat Cooper will be our guest on “The Harford Edge” airing live on Friday, July 27th, at 8:00 a.m. on WAMD Radio 970 AM and online at www.khztv.com. Over four decades, Pat Cooper has worked with the biggest names in show business, including Jerry Lewis, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, and Jerry Seinfeld, to […]
Reel News: Week of 7/23 — The Watch, Step Up: Revolution
Theatrical Releases This Week The Watch Director: Akiva Schaffer R; 98 mins Trailer Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save […]
Harford County Public Libraries Will Once Again Be Used as “Cooling Centers”
From Harford County government: With high temperatures and heat index expected to reach nearly 105 degrees on Thursday, July 26, 2012, Harford County Government, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will use libraries as “Cooling Centers” for the public. All Harford County Public Libraries will serve as “Cooling […]