At a business meeting set for Februrary 11th, the Harford County Board of Education will hear presentations including grave warnings about future staffing cuts, and plans for a new, state-mandated math and English curriculum next year. The school board meeting will also include commendations for the responders to a student’s life-threatening emergency at C. Milton […]
Archives for February 2013
Whiteley: The Case for Maryland’s Property Tax Assessment and Appeals Process Reform
From Roy Whiteley, Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Recently we heard House Speaker Michael Busch, who with Senate President Michael Miller and each committee chair, run the largest dictatorships within the General Assembly, implore his fellow members to exercise “true democracy” in dealing with his proposed gun control legislation. We have expressed the same […]
Maryland’s Most Festive Mardi Gras Parade Held on Bourbon Street in Havre de Grace on Fat Tuesday
From the City of Havre de Grace Office of Tourism: In the spirit of an authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras , Havre de Grace welcomes visitors and locals to celebrate along Bourbon Street with a parade supported by Havre de Grace Historic Preservation Committee. Floats will be constructed by local businesses and artisans. Experience the […]
The Dreaded “C” Word…Cholesterol
During the “Frankenstorm” broadcasts in the Fall, I followed the news. I don’t typically like watching TV, let alone watching the news. The reporter interviewed a couple of doctors about cholesterol—one even bragged about his current journey to become healthier and to lose weight [I wonder what HIS cholesterol was??]. They interviewed an elderly woman […]
Dagger Blotter Jan. 30-31: Old Man Wearing Headphones Yells at Customers in Bel Air; Van and Residence Sprayed with Silly String in Edgewood
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 1000 block of Middleton Road reported Wednesday the Aberdeen Shell […]
Del. Szeliga: Proud Sponsor of Oyster Harvesting, Sewer Overflow, Credit Card Swipe Fee Bills
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: World Champions What an exciting week! Congratulations to the Ravens, our hometown hero’s and champions of Super Bowl XLVII!! I definitely have Purple Fever!! GO RAVENS! We had another busy week in Annapolis with thousands coming out to oppose Governor O’Malley’s proposed, “Firearms Safety Act of 2013.” I will have a […]
Sen. Glassman Proposes Tax Credit for Devaluation of Maryland Farmland
From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: With Maryland’s farmers reeling from two years of new regulatory burdens in Maryland, Northern Harford County Senator Barry Glassman, R-35, introduced Senate Bill 427 which would allow farmers a method to recoup lost value in their agricultural land. Last year’s Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Act, which was adopted […]
Dublin/Darlington Feb. 2013 Bulletin: Library Book Sale Feb. 9; Dublin Elementary School 5th Grader Visit Philadelphia
From the 21034 Community E-News Editors: News From Grace Memorial Episcopal Church: LENT BEGINS on February 13, 2013: Pancake Dinner Tuesday, February 12, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy getting caught up with old friends over pancakes and sausage! – Ash Wednesday Services and Imposition of Ashes, February 13, 2013 noon […]
