From the Maryland State Police: (OAKWOOD, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a 51 year old male found along a main road in Cecil County. The deceased is identified as Mark T. Grubbs, of the 400 block Wheeler School Road in Pylesville, Maryland. Grubbs was pronounced dead at the scene. At […]
Archives for July 2013
Illegal Fireworks Ignite Blazes in Aberdeen, Jarrettsville
The setting off of illegal fireworks on Thursday night led to two separate blazes, one at the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet store in Aberdeen and another at a Jarrettsville home, fire officials said. The Jarrettsville fire was reported shortly after 9:20 p.m. at a residence on the 2300 block of Northcliff Drive. According to a statement […]
Reel News: Week of July 1 — Despicable Me 2, The Lone Ranger, Unfinished Song
Upcoming Theatrical Releases Wednesday, July 3 The Lone Ranger Director: Gore Verbinski PG-13; 149 mins. Trailer From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, comes Disney/ Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ “The Lone Ranger,” a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed […]
Upper Chesapeake Health President Sheldon on Sepsis Rates: “The Analysis We have Done to Date Assures Us that This is Not a Quality of Care Issue”
The following letter was sent from Upper Chesapeake Health President/CEO Lyle E. Sheldon to The Dagger’s Cindy Mumby, in response to her story “Sepsis Infection Rates at Upper Chesapeake Health Hospitals in Harford County Among Highest in Maryland.” Dear Cindy: Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the public information on sepsis rates that appeared […]
Thousands Participate in Harford’s Restaurant Week; Bel Air Couple Wins $1,000 Worth of Local Dining
From Harford County government: Harford County’s Restaurant Week was successful for the fourth straight year. Restaurateurs and patrons alike hailed the week as a big success, and are already looking forward to next year’s event. Sean and Michelle Wingate of Bel Air agree, since they won over $1,000 worth of local dining by participating in […]
Del. Norman Recognized as “100% Supporter of Sound Business Government Practices in the 2013 Legislative Session”
From Del. Wayne Norman: The bedrock of our economy are small businesses and the hard-working Americans that run them. The current recession has been particularly tough on small businesses. The poor economy has cost many of our neighbors their jobs and has hurt most every small business owner, employee, and patron. This is why it […]
Dublin/Darlington July 2013 Bulletin: 4th of July Parade Trophy Winners; Nominations for “Apple of Our Eye;” Wilson Ministry Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary
From the 21034 Community E-News Editors: Darlington Independence Day Celebration Grand Marshal, Joni Nugent! A New England native, Joan Nugent has been a resident of Darlington for 18 years. She moved to the Maryland area after working for many years in the distilled spirits industry in Florida. Not long after calling Darlington home, Joan immersed […]
“The Midnight Ride for American Independence”
From Derek J. Howell: This time of year I am reminded of an American hero, Caesar Rodney, and his midnight ride for independence. Although Caesar Rodney is unfortunately forgotten by many teachers and textbook writers today, his midnight ride to Philadelphia forever changed American history; as he cast the tie breaking vote to deliver us […]
