When Governor Martin O’Malley first ran for Governor, he said he wouldn’t balance the State’s budget on the “backs of local government.” He called it a “shell game.” He said, “It does not make us stronger if we balance the budget at the state level and leave a hole at the municipal government.” One of […]
Archives for January 2013
Bel Air Ringleader’s Sentencing Brings End to Cases Against Prescription Drug Ring
The sentencing Tuesday of the leader of a local oxycodone distribution ring brought an end to the prosecution of 13 people arrested nearly two years ago in one of the county’s largest recent drug busts. According to federal documents, the case was broken in part after the interstate ring sent a large number of pills […]
UPDATE: Two Highway Workers Killed on Route 40 in Cecil County Work Zone Crash
From Maryland State Police: TWO WORKERS IDENTIFIED IN WORK ZONE CRASH Troopers are releasing the identities of the two contract workers killed in the work zone crash earlier today in Cecil County. The first deceased victim has been identified as Luis E. Tadeo, 42, of the 1500-block of Palai Turn of Bowie, Md. The second […]
Del. Glass: “Our Legislation will Codify into Law the Right of Every Citizen to Opt-Out of Smart-Meters Without Any Cost to the Consumer”
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Maryland State Delegate Glen Glass, (R-Harford, Cecil), announced today that the recent ruling by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) “only reaffirms the necessity of “smart-meter” opt-out legislation.” The PSC’s Order Number 85294 continues to only temporarily provide ratepayers with “an additional option related to the installation of […]
Bel Air Oxycodone Dealer Sentenced to More than 10 Years in Prison; 2011 Cellphone Wiretap Captured Transactions
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Baltimore: U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Ronnie Stocks, age 34, of Bel Air, Maryland, today to 126 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute oxycodone. The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for […]
John: “Please Show [Teachers] that They are Respected and Valued Every Day by Fully Funding the Budget”
The following letter was sent to Harford County Executive David Craig. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Executive Craig, I am sending you this email to ask you to fully fund the 2013-14 budget for HCPS. HCPS is currently one of the lowest funded school systems in Maryland. I find that […]
Rep. Harris Announced as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee
From the office of U.S. Congressman Andy Harris: Representative Andy Harris (MD-1) released the following statement regarding the official announcement of his Chairmanship to the Subcommittee on Environment by Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (TX-21): “I am honored to continue my Chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Environment of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. I […]
Port Deposit Multiple Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Injured; Victims Identified (UPDATED)
From the Maryland State Police: (Port Deposit, MD) Maryland State Police Homicide investigators identify victims in yesterday’s Port Deposit shooting as the investigation continues. The deceased is identified as Timothy S. Hammons, 48 of the 200 block of Craigtown Road in Port Deposit, Md. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim has […]
