From the Aberdeen Lioness Lions Club: Cinderella’s Closet stocked by the Aberdeen Lioness Lions Club’s Fairy Godmothers “Giving every girl a chance for a night to remember…” As in the past two years, many lucky young ladies have a group of very enthusiastic “fairy godmothers” – known as members of the Aberdeen Lioness Lions Club. […]
Archives for February 2013
Dagger Blotter Feb. 8-10: Cats Shot with BB Gun in Edgewood; Shopping Cart Thrown at Truck in Forest Hill; Adults Fight Over Forest Hill Soccer Game
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 3400 block of Crosswood Drive reported a suspicious person or […]
Sen. Jennings: “These Numbers Demonstrate that in Maryland, the Death Penalty is Imposed Sparingly and Judiciously”
From the office of Sen. J.B. Jennings: Week Six We are vastly approaching the midway point of the 2013 legislative session. Last week was relatively quiet by Annapolis standards. The death penalty was the lone exception which showcased another piece of the Governor’s agenda. Maryland law requires that in order to seek the death penalty, […]
Del. Szeliga: Sen. Miller’s 70% Gas Tax Increase Outrageous
From Today, Maryland Senate President Mike Miller is proposing to raise the gas tax by 70% to $.40 cents per gallon. “Maryland families simply cannot afford this huge gas tax increase. It’s unreasonable and perilous to raise gas taxes this much, especially during tough economic times,” said Delegate Kathy Szeliga (Baltimore & Harford Counties) in […]
Harford County Special Education Citizen’s Advisory Committee: Promoting Interpersonal Skills in Children with Social Challenges
From Harford County Public Schools: Does your child or teen have trouble making friends, keeping friends, or getting along with others at school or in the community? If so, you won’t want to miss this month’s Harford County Special Education Citizen’s Advisory Committee (SECAC) meeting! We will be welcoming Harriette Wimms, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, to […]
Harford County Retains “Aaa” Bond Rating; Two of Three Bond Rating Agencies Assign “Aaa” Rating
From Harford County government: Harford County Government has learned they have maintained their bond ratings as assigned by three bond rating agencies. Harford County received a “Aaa” bond rating from Moody’s Investor’s Service and Fitch Ratings, while Standard and Poor’s rated the county as “AA+” – the same rating as in 2012. Last month County […]
Emergency Operations Manager Strickland Appointed Acting Director of New Department of Emergency Services
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – Harford County Executive David R. Craig has announced that Russell J. Strickland has been appointed as the Acting Director of the newly established Department of Emergency Services. Strickland must be confirmed by the Harford County Council to serve as the Director of the cabinet level department. Prior […]
Howell: Kudos for County Executive Craig
From Derek J. Howell, Chairman, Harford County Republican Central Committee: In his 2013 State of the County Address, County Executive David Craig opened his address with a quote from Scripture, Proverbs 29:18 – “Where there is no vision, the people perish….” Indeed, we are living in times where we don’t have to look far beyond […]
