Upcoming Theatrical Releases Oblivion Director: Joseph Kosinski PG-13; 125 mins Trailer Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary director of TRON: Legacy and producers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past […]
Archives for April 2013
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Arrested for Bribery; Allegedly Sold Information to Repossession Company
A Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy was charged with bribery, theft, and other offenses Thursday and suspended without pay after an internal agency investigation found that he had provided police information to a Baltimore towing and repossession company. Deputy First Class Todd E. Johnson, 30, of the 400 block of Bonnett Street in Aberdeen was […]
With Potential Legislative Hurdle Cleared, Wal-Mart Continues Quest for New Bel Air Supercenter Store Approval
Proposed legislation that might have stalled development of the Bel Air Wal-Mart, failed for lack of a second at a Harford County Council legislative session held Tuesday. County Council Bill No. 13-16 set forth special development requirements for stores 75,000 sq. ft. or larger, and subjected them to final approval by the Council, acting as […]
Harford Runner Recalls Moments After Boston Marathon Bombings
Ron Roppelt was a quarter-mile from finishing his sixth Boston Marathon when he saw a plume of white smoke billowing from Boylston Street. It was a quarter-mile he’s glad he’ll never run. Roppelt, 61, of Forest Hill was among 15 Harford County runners who participated in the marathon Monday, and was still on the course […]
Seven Harford County Public High Schools Among Most Rigorous in Nation
From Harford County Public Schools: The national high school challenge project, known as the “Challenge Index,” is compiled by The Washington Post each year. This year, seven of the 10 Harford County public high schools have been named on the list of the nation’s top schools. The Challenge Index identifies high schools that offer a […]
Greater Fallston Association Annual Meeting Thursday: Youth’s Benefit Elementary Replacement; Columbia Gas Transmission Expansion on Agenda
From the Greater Fallston Association: The annual meeting of the Greater Fallston Association (GFA) will be held on Thursday, April 18th at 7pm at Grandview Christian Church, 2022 Fallston Road in Fallston. Join us to hear about relevant and current events to the Fallston community. The agenda includes Senator Barry Glassman with a brief summary […]
Sen. Mikulski: “Because of the Selfless Work of Our Postal Workers, at No Time Were Senators, Staff or Those Who Visit Us Put in Danger”
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today issued the following statement on the investigation being conducted by the Capitol Police and FBI surrounding suspicious letters sent through the Postal Service to Senate offices and government officials: “I want our first responders, our law enforcement and our postal […]
Dagger Blotter April 8-9: Man Drives Past Joppa Bus Stop Displaying Gun; Bel Air Woman Cuts Finger Off; Car Stuck on Train Tracks 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 Chelsea Road reported Monday a vehicle was […]
