Upcoming Theatrical Releases 42 Director: Brian Helgeland PG-13; 127 mins Trailer Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. “42” tells the story of two men-the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey-whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed […]
Archives for April 2013
Dagger Blotter March 29-31: Man Scratches Suspiciously in Front of Edgewood Store; Elderly Man Offers Rides to Children in Joppa; Adult Curses at Children in Fallston
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 300 block of Mayberry Drive reported Friday a man needed […]
Former State Sen. Helton Protests Proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart; Campaigns for Return to Office
Former state Senator Art Helton’s campaign truck was parked at the site of the proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart Wednesday afternoon, sporting a “No Bel-Air Walmart” sign along with messages geared to winning him back a Senate seat in 2014. The site along MD 924 near Plumtree Rd. is owned by Evergreen Business Trust, although it’s […]
Del. Glass: “Individuals Should Not Have to Drive to Pennsylvania in Order to Drink the Raw Milk of a Cow” and Other 2013 General Assembly Highlights
From Del. Glen Glass: Dear Neighbor, It is an honor and a privilege to serve you and represent Harford and Cecil County in the Maryland House of Delegates. This year presented new challenges to the quality of life in Harford and Cecil County. Like last year, this session may go down as one of the […]
Havre de Grace Awarded $86,500 from Maryland’s Bicentennial Commission for the “Attack on Havre de Grace” 3 Day Festival
From the City of Havre de Grace Office of Tourism: The City of Havre de Grace will officially kick off the Maryland’s Chesapeake Campaign first weekend in May with a three-day festival marking 200 years of prosperity since they were ransacked and burned by the British. The War of 1812 Bicentennial will be kicking into […]
Nominations Accepted for Harford County Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board
From Harford County government: Nominations are being accepted to fill one vacancy and one alternate member to the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board for Harford County. The Board is comprised of three regular members and one alternate member. Those interested in being considered for the Property Tax Assessment Appeal Board must be a resident of […]
Pedestrian Struck, Killed While Walking on Route 7 Tuesday Evening; May Have Been Under Influence of Alcohol
From the Maryland State Police, Bel Air Barrack: (Joppa, Md.) On April 09, 2013 at approximately 2000 hours Troopers from the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack responded to Philadelphia Road (MD Route 7) between Clayton Road and Mountain Road (MD Route 152) for a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Preliminary investigation revealed that […]
Bel Air Middle School 6th Grade Teacher Rebecca Gault to be Inducted into The National Teachers Hall of Fame; 1 of Top 5 Teachers in America
From Harford County Public Schools: Maryland teacher Mrs. Rebecca Gault was surprised at a special assembly held at 10:00 this morning at Bel Air Middle School. She learned that she was selected as one of the top five teachers in America and will be feted during a three-day induction into The National Teachers Hall of […]