From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Maryland State Delegate Glen Glass, (R-Harford, Cecil), today announced his amendment and vote against the death penalty repeal. Delegate Glass proposed an amendment that would have allowed prosecutors to seek the death penalty in the case of a double murder. He later voted against the bill. “Although I […]
Archives for March 2013
Sen. Mikulski Expresses Deep Disappointment at Continuation of Pay Freeze for Federal Employees
From the office of U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today in a speech on the Senate floor, expressed deep disappointment at the continuation of a pay freeze for federal employees in the Consolidated & Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012. “I want to say […]
15-Yr-Old Girl Charged with Arson in Edgewood Dwelling Fire; Allegedly Ignited Couch after Dispute with Father
From the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal: Deputy State Fire Marshals have concluded an investigation into the origin and cause for the fire that heavily damaged a home located in the 1700 block of Harbinger Trail in Edgewood on Saturday, March 9, 2013. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the address for […]
Dagger Blotter March 4-5: Human Fingers Found in Abingdon Woods; White, Pulsating Lights Above Kingsville House; Person’s Foot Crushed by Trash Compactor in Belcamp
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 600 block of South Philadelphia Boulevard reported Monday a man […]
Thousands of Harford County 5th Graders Pledge Never to Try Tobacco; Sign National Kick Butts Day Banner
From the Harford County Health Department: While visiting schools in Harford County and educating students about the negative impact of using tobacco, I am proud to announce that thousands of 5th grade students across Harford County have pledged never to try tobacco by signing their names on banners that will be exhibited on National Kick […]
More than 3 Tons of Food Donated by Harford County Employees and Families During Annual “Harvest for the Hungry” Campaign
From Harford County government: The annual Harford County Government “Harvest for the Hungry” campaign concluded on Friday, March 8, 2013. This year’s campaign garnered more than three tons of food to help those in need in Harford County. “I am extremely proud of the dedicated men and women of Harford County government who stepped up […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda March 11: New Math and Language Arts Curriculum; Budget Update
The Harford County Board of Education will hold a business meeting on March 11th, including an update on preparations for the new math and language arts curriculum planned for all grades next year. Also on the March 11th agenda, Board members will be asked to amend their budget request for next year and approve appointments […]
Moped Driver Hospitalized in “Grave” Condition After Striking Deer
A moped operator was hospitalized in grave condition Sunday afternoon after being struck by a deer in Forest Hill, EMS officials said. The victim, a man in his late 50s, was driving his moped in the area of Route 24 and Grier Nursery Road in Forest Hill when he was struck by a deer, according […]