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 200 block of Paradise Road reported vandalism Monday. A caller […]
Archives for January 2013
Comptroller Franchot to Present Golden Apple for Superior Volunteerism at Edgewood High School; Will also Visit Youth’s Benefit Elementary
From Harford County Public Schools: Comptroller Franchot will present exceptional volunteer Tina Mike with his inaugural Golden Apple Award for Harford County on Wednesday, January 16, at 12:30 p.m. at Edgewood High School. The new award program is designed to recognize outstanding volunteers, organizations and individuals within the Maryland public school system. Ms. Mike is […]
Harford County Teen Court Training for Youth and Adult Volunteers; Court Provides a 2nd Chance to Youth; Teens Needed to Serve as Jury
From Harford County government: The Harford County Teen Court was piloted in the spring of 2011as a diversion program that provides first time, non-violent youth offenders with a second chance. Offenders agree to participate in the Teen Court program, and if successful, avoid becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. The Teen Court is a […]
Del. McDonough Guest Speaker at Bel Air Shooting Range on Gun Appreciation Day
From Del. Pat McDonough: Delegate Pat McDonough will be the guest speaker on Gun Appreciation Day, Saturday, January 19th at the Horst & McCann Indoor Gun Range located at 2137 North Fountain Green Road in Bel Air. Saturday has been designated as Gun Appreciation Day across the United States providing an opportunity for millions of […]
Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County Awards Nearly $36,000 in Grants to Nonprofits
From the Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County: In its second year, the Women’s Giving Circle of Harford County has awarded 11 grants totaling nearly $36,000 to nonprofits in the county that assist women and children. Last year, the newly established group gave out $20,000 in grants. Over the past two years, the Women’s Giving […]
Harford County Board of Education Jan. 14: Public Input on Operating Budget; Presentation on Employee Healthcare
On the January 14th agenda for the Harford County Board of Education is a public input session on the proposed operating budget for next year; recognition for an award-winning teacher, and a presentation on employee healthcare from the president of the teachers’ union. The school board will hold a work session on the operating budget, […]
“Traffic Safety Before Wal-Mart Profits” – Protests of Proposed Bel Air Supercenter Resume
Waving the now familiar “NO BEL AIR WALMART” signs, scores of protesters lined the roadway near the site of a proposed Bel Air Supercenter on Saturday, as organizers gathered signatures opposing the store. Protesters said that the Supercenter would increase traffic congestion and crime in the area, and hurt local businesses. Wal-Mart announced in July […]
Richard Ayers Named January Harford County Government Employee of the Month
From Harford County government: Richard A. Ayers, Emergency Manager for the Harford County Division of Emergency Operations, has been named “Employee of the Month” for January 2013. Ayers has served with the Division of Emergency Operations (EOC) for more than 28 years. Mr. Ayers was nominated for this prestigious award by Aaron Tomarchio, Chief of […]
