From the The Harford County Republican Women’s Club: The Harford County Republican Women’s Club (HCRW) is seeking entries for its annual Constitution Day Contest; a contest designed to support the 2004 federal law requiring any institution receiving federal dollars to provide educational programming on the history of the Constitution on September 17 of each year. […]
Archives for August 2013
Harford County Child Passenger Safety Team Offers Monthly Inspections
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: The first Harford County Child Passenger Safety Team Car Seat Inspection held on July 19th at Jones KIA in Bel Air was successful but organizers say they hoping for an even greater turnout at future child seat inspection locations. Tracy Whitman, Program Coordinator, MD Kids in Safety Seats, noted […]
Harford County Republican Central Committee Chairman Howell Files to Run for District 34 State Senate Seat
From Friends of Derek J. Howell: Chairman of the Republican Central Committee of Harford County, Derek J. Howell, filed to run for the Maryland State Senate – District 34 – on August 5, 2013. Paraphrasing author GK Chesterton, Derek said, “We are perpetually being told that what is wanted is a strong person who will […]
Candidate Craig: Obamacare will Stick Marylanders with 83% Healthcare Tax
From Friends of David R. Craig: Harford County Executive and candidate for Governor David R. Craig announced today that Marylanders can expect a dramatic increase in health care insurance premiums under Obamacare, calling it a “massive new tax.” Maryland’s least expensive Obamacare plan will be 83% higher than the lowest-cost plan sold in the state […]
Havre de Grace Man Charged with Intentionally Setting Tydings Park Dumpster Fire
From the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office: Deputy State Fire Marshals and police officers with Havre De Grace Police Department have charged a 32 year old Havre De Grace man with intentionally setting a dumpster on fire located at Tydings Park, 300 Commerce Street on August 4, 2013 at 1:30 AM. The early morning fire […]
“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk Aug. 5: New Fertilizer Regulations; Summer Concerts; Bel Air Outdoor Movie
From Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan: NEWS NEW REGULATIONS FOR FERTILIZER PRODUCTS New phased in restrictions affect all lawn fertilizer products sold and distributed in Maryland. Specifically the law states: Requires lawn fertilizer to include label directions that no more than 0.9 pound of total nitrogen is applied per 1,000 sq. feet Prohibits lawn fertilizer […]
Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Facility Siren System Testing Scheduled for Tuesday
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in conjunction with Exelon Power, is notifying residents near the Peach Bottom nuclear power facility of upcoming testing of a new siren system. The testing is being conducted in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements for new siren systems. Exelon has […]
Did July Robocall Targeting Harford County Politicians Violate Telephone Consumer Protection Act?
Did a July robocall targeting elected officials in Harford County violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act? The answer depends on which Harford County Republican you ask. By way of background, Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler issued a press release in May of last year, hailing a court judgment against Julius Henson and associates for an […]
