With his employment contract set to expire in June, Superintendent Robert M. Tomback has until Feb. 1 to notify the Harford County Board of Education whether he is a candidate for reappointment to another four-year term. With the deadline a week away, The Dagger inquired about Tomback’s plans but was instead directed through his spokesperson […]
Archives for January 2013
Edgewood Man Struck Crossing Road, Airlifted in Critical Condition
An Edgewood man was in critical condition Thursday night after police said he was struck by an SUV while crossing a local road. According to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office, Myles Daye Murphy, 22, of the 800 block of West Spring Meadow Court in Edgewood was struck shortly after 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of […]
State Highway Administration Warns Motorists of “Clipper-Snow Storm” Expected Friday Afternoon
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: (January 24, 2013) – The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is reminding motorists to prepare now for a possible afternoon clipper-snow storm during tomorrow’s afternoon/evening commute. The latest forecast models are suggesting that the afternoon commute may be affected by a fast moving storm that could produce several inches […]
Fire in Parked Boat Heavily Damages Joppa Home
A plant heating pad used to shelter rescued cats in a boat parked at a Joppa home ignited a blaze Wednesday afternoon which heavily damaged the structure, fire officials said. According to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, the owner of a home in the 700 block of Shore Drive in Joppatowne reported the fire at […]
Harford Family House, SARC Seek “Harford’s Most Beautiful Baby”
From Harford Family House and SARC: [Bel Air, MD] January 24, 2013—The search is on for Harford’s Most Beautiful Baby of 2013! This year, Harford Family House and SARC will again team up to host the fourth annual “Celebree Presents Harford’s Most Beautiful Baby” contest, with all proceeds benefitting the two area non-profits that primarily […]
Harford County Executive Craig to Host Public Hearing on FY14 Budget at Aberdeen High Jan. 28
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – -Harford County Executive David R. Craig will host a public hearing on the FY 14 budget on Monday, January 28, 2013. The budget hearing will be held at Aberdeen High School and will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the school auditorium. “As my staff and I begin […]
Maryland Watch: You Spin Me Right Round Baby Round Round
Have you heard the one about the Democratic Governor who is elected based on a promise to fight electric rate increases and after the election did everything in his power to INCREASE the cost of electricity for the average Maryland family? The punch line is “he was re-elected.” I think it’s quite impossible to argue […]
Former Belcamp Postal Worker Sentenced to Two Years for Stealing Money Order, Setting Fire to Postmaster’s Office
From the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland: Baltimore, Maryland – U.S. District Judge William D. Quarles, Jr. sentenced Dana Lind Nixon, age 27, of Baltimore, Maryland, today to two years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for stealing a postal money order purchased by a customer. Nixon […]
