Got questions for the comptroller? Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, described in his official biography as a “fiscal watchdog for the taxpayers of Maryland”, will answer questions from our readers at a meeting with The Dagger set for Friday. Franchot requested the July 26 meeting, which coincides with a visit to Harford County for appearances in […]
Archives for July 2013
Grimmel Announces Run for Harford County Council District D: “I Call Myself a New Type of Republican”
From Johnathan Grimmel: In a democracy, it is always important to get involved in the process. Many individuals I talk with say that they do not like it when people complain about government, but then they do not even vote. Contrary to popular belief, each vote does matter, and decisions are made by those who […]
Havre de Grace Offers Furloughed Employees a “Furlough Friendly Community”
From the City of Havre de Grace: With the support of the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) and in partnership with Havre de Grace Chamber of Commerce, and Havre de Grace Main Street, the City of Havre de Grace has developed a “Furlough Friendly Community” campaign. This campaign will have a dedicated distribution through APG personal […]
Harford County Welcomes Cyclists Traveling Across the Country to Benefit Children with Special Needs
From Harford County government: Harford County welcomes 11 female cyclists traveling from Florida to New York as part of Bike 4 Friendship Women. The all-female team will stop in Bel Air, Maryland on Wednesday, July 24. Bike 4 Friendship raises funds and awareness for children with special needs through an annual bike tour across America. […]
Forest Hill Man Takes Shot at Wife, Shoots Self Following Argument Monday Night
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: [July 23, 2013, Forest Hill, MD] — On July 22, 2013, at approximately, 8:00 p.m., Harford County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the unit block of East Jarrettsville Road in Forest Hill for a report of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Upon the arrival deputies found EMS personnel from the […]
Bel Air Firefighter Sustains Minor Burns Battling Forest Hill Blaze
A Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company firefighter sustained minor burns while battling a house fire in Forest Hill early Tuesday morning, fire officials said. The fire was discovered by a neighbor in the basement of a one-story home on the 200 block of Marshall Drive in Forest Hill shortly before 12:30 a.m., according to a […]
Burbey: “Harford County Teachers Can No Longer Tolerate the Lack of Sufficient Funding For Our Schools”
The following letter was sent from Harford County Education Association President Ryan Burbey to Harford County Executive David Craig. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear County Executive Craig, I recently read your interviews with the Dagger. I am writing to clarify some issues, which, I believe you have misconstrued. I think […]
Two Suspects Sought by Harford County Sheriff’s Office for Robbery and Assault
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: DO YOU RECOGNIZE THESE SUSPECTS? These suspects are wanted by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office for a robbery and assault. They were last seen at the 7-11 Store on Back River Neck Road in Essex. If you have any information as to their identity please call police at the […]
