The ability for the Republicans to get a piece of legislation up for referendum this year is pretty amazing because of Maryland’s tough rules, let alone, to get three pieces, but that is exactly what Delegate Neal Parrot has been able to do this year. Maryland’s State Board of Elections requires all signatures for legislation […]
Archives for October 2012
Family of Bel Air Woman Killed in Car Crash by Methadone Patient Sues Belcamp Clinic for Negligence
Gave Patient Drugs, Then Let Her Drive Off and Cause Fatal Accident, Family Alleges; Family Also Seeks Change in Maryland Law From MartinoBlum: The family of Carolyn DiCocco, the 64-year-old Harford County resident killed in a 2011 car accident caused by 28-year-old Nicole Ashley Albers, has filed suit in Harford County Circuit Court against the […]
Aberdeen, Abingdon, Bel Air Public Library Branches Now Open on Sundays
From the Harford County Public Library: Harford County Public Library is pleased to announce that three Library branches will be open on Sundays starting October 7, 2012 through April 28, 2013. The three branches are Aberdeen, Abingdon and Bel Air. Hours are from 1- 5 pm. For more information please contact your local branch or […]
Reel News: Week of Oct. 1 — Frankenweenie, Taken 2, Perks of Being a Wallflower, Dark Shadows
Theatrical Releases This Week Frankenweenie Director: Tim Burton PG; 87 mins Trailer From creative genius Tim Burton comes Frankenweenie, a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life-with just a few minor adjustments. […]
Harford County Executive Craig Proposes 4% Merit Increases for County Employees; Retroactive to July 1, Pending Council Approval
The following letter was disseminated by Harford County Executive David Craig on Wednesday to all Harford County employees. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Fellow County Employee: For last four years, you have been patient and dutiful in working for the citizens of this great county, and during that time, you […]
Harford County Council Passes Resolution Urging State Highway Administration to Block Key Plumtree Wal-Mart Access Road
The Harford County Council on Tuesday made its first attempt at blocking the move of Wal-Mart from Abingdon to a Plumtree Road site, passing a resolution urging the State Highway Administration to deny a key point of access to the prospective site. The Council in a 5-2 vote passed the non-binding resolution calling on the […]
Golczewski: “Correcting the Inequality Does Not Have to be an Expensive Hardship on Schools”
From Yvonne Golczewski: The Need for Equity Gifted learners can be found in every conceivable demographic population. Contrary to what our media would have us believe, they do not have a stereotypical appearance. They come in every skin color and are from every culture and economic strata. They can be found anywhere in the world. […]
Sen. Jacobs: “People Out of Jobs…Yet Unemployment Benefits are Paid to the Dead”
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: A just released legislative audit shows that Maryland unemployment checks were issued to people who were dead, behind bars or even working for state government. One state employee collected almost 6 thousand dollars in unemployment checks while on the state payroll. Auditors say the agency didn’t do enough cross checks in […]
