A benefit is planned for the family of a Bel Air record store owner and Dagger music columnist missing since last week, with the local music community rallying in his memory. A two-day musical benefit to support the family of Scott R. Hammer, 57, of Havre de Grace is set for Feb. 2 and Feb. […]
Archives for January 2013
Harford County Public Library Searches for Student Representative for Board Membership
From the Harford County Public Library: The Harford County Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a Student Liaison representative as an ex officio member of the Board. The Student Liaison is chosen in cooperation with public and private high schools in Harford County and applicants should currently be in their junior year and will […]
Hollywood Casino Perryville Generates $5.9 Million in Revenue in December; Down 37 Percent from Year Earlier
From the Maryland Lottery: The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency today announced December 2012 revenue numbers for the state’s three casinos — Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County and Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County. December 2012’s combined statewide revenue totaled $45,243,882.61. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated […]
Dagger Blotter Dec. 31-Jan. 1: Belcamp Neighbors Let Dog Out to Attack Caller’s Cat; Customer Bites Manager in Edgewood; Kids Set Fire to Joppa Basketball Court
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 Perrywood Court reported harassment by a manager […]
Truck Crashes Through Storefront in Festival at Bel Air (UPDATED)
A truck crashed through the front windows of the Dress Barn store in the Festival at Bel Air Shopping Center late Sunday morning. The accident occured at 11 a.m. Sunday when, according to Harford County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Edward Hopkins, a 1997 Ford F150 operated by Cameron L. Zorbach, 19, of the 70 block of […]
Harford Friends School Announces New Board Members
From Harford Friends School: Harford Friends School, an independent K-8 Quaker school in Forest Hill, has recently welcomed four new members to its Board of Trustees. Harford Friends School, which has been in operation for nine years, supports the development of lifelong learning habits and offers life-changing experiences for its students. ANNETTE BREILING Annette is […]
Meet the Scientist and Explore the Mastodon Matrix at Bel Air Library
From the Harford County Public Library: The mastodon master, Dr. Carlyn Buckler of the Museum of the Earth, will be toting a baby mastodon tusk to the Bel Air Library to share with future scientists on Monday, January 7 at 6:30 pm. Her talk will focus on the fossilized remains from these ancient ancestors of […]
Harford County Health Department Urges Women and their Loved Ones to Help Prevent Cervical Cancer
From the Harford County Health Department: January is the national observance of Cervical Health Awareness Month. The Harford County Health Department wishes to remind the community that although cervical cancer is one of the most preventable of cancers that affect women, an estimated 4,220 deaths and an estimated 12,170 new cases of cervical cancer were […]
