Only two candidates are running for the Harford County Board of Education in District A (Edgewood, Abingdon, Joppatowne, Magnolia), so the two will skip the June primary election and appear on the ballot in November, according to Harford County Election Director Kevin Keene. Nonetheless, both candidates accepted The Dagger’s invitation to answer the same three […]
Archives for April 2014
Patterson: “We Hope that McDonough, Impallaria, and GOP House Whip, Kathy Szeliga, Wake Up Very Soon to Start Embracing the Tea Party Instead of Opposing Us”
From the Maryland Liberty Political Action Committee, Inc.: Patriot, Not only did you defeat HB-1513 this session, you received back up from the MDGOP this weekend. A resolution was introduced by the Harford and Baltimore County Republican Central Committees condemning HB-1513 and demanding that no similar bill in the future ever be proposed. Not only […]
Vehicle Damaged in Sunday Morning Fire in Forest Hill
A car was severely damaged in a blaze which broke out Sunday morning in Forest Hill, fire officials said. The fire was reported at 5 a.m. Sunday in the passenger compartment of a 2010 Hyundai Elantra located in the 200 block of East Jarrettsville Road in Forest Hill, according to a release from the Office […]
Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company Supports Edgewood Public Safety Initiative; Door-to-Door Smoke Alarm Campaign
From Harford County government: The Joppa-Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company (JMVFC) turned out in force Saturday to support Harford County Government with an Edgewood Public Safety Initiative. The public safety initiative culminated several months of planning and preparation by the Department of Administration, the Department of Emergency Services and Joppa-Magnolia VFC. The Edgewood Public Safety Initiative […]
Harford County Public Schools Seeks Applicant for School System Audit Committee
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County is seeking applications from interested county citizens to fill one opening on the school system’s Audit Committee. The purpose of the five-member committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary oversight responsibilities. The committee serves as an independent and objective party […]
16-Year-Old in Critical Condition after being Struck by Suspect’s Vehicle During Aberdeen Police Pursuit
From the Aberdeen Police Department: At about 7:20 pm on April 27, an Aberdeen Police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a speed violation in the 700 block of Old Philadelphia Road. As the officer approached the 1998 Nissan Maxima it accelerated and fled. The vehicle proceeded through the rear of the Wal Mart, […]
Harford County Board of Education April 28: Ratification of Tentative Labor Agreements; Price Increases for School Lunch
The Harford County Board of Education plans a business meeting on April 28th to include the ratification of labor contracts for next school year, and a teachers’ union presentation on the cost of salary increases. Other planned business includes acceptance of a ten-cent, mandated price increase for school lunches next year, and a vote on […]
Harford County Education Association Endorses Peaker for County Council District E, Smith for County Council District F, Kelly for Senate District 35
From the Harford County Education Association (HCEA): HCEA proudly endorses Duvowel Peaker for Harford County Council District E, Joseph Smith for Harford County Council District F and Bridget Kelly for Maryland Senate District 35. All three candidates have demonstrated a life-long commitment to public service and public education. HCEA believes that these candidates will provide […]