The following letter was prepared earlier this summer by Harford County Sheriff’s Office Lt. (Ret.) David Betz and distributed to deputies regarding statements made about Betz’s promotion prior to his retirement. The letter was provided to The Dagger for publication via a third party, but its contents were confirmed by Betz as genuine. A clip […]
Archives for October 2014
Slutzky: Fact vs Fiction in the Race for Harford County Council President
The following press release was disseminated by the campaign for County Councilman Richard Slutzky, a candidate for Harford County Council President who was prompted into releasing the “truth about issues” after his opponents “stooped to negative campaigning, inaccurate and misleading information, and scare tactics.” Following that is a letter from Bill Onorato, one of the […]
Hogan Campaigns in Harford; Smith Announces Endorsements; Szeliga Targets Eastern Baltimore County; Glassman Hosts Election Night Rally; James Releases New TV Spot
Larry Hogan to campaign in Baltimore and Harford Counties Thursday as part of statewide Change Maryland Bus Tour From Hogan-Rutherford Committee to Change Maryland: Gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan will campaign in Baltimore and Harford Counties on Thursday, October 30, as part of his statewide Change Maryland Bus Tour. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014 10:00 AM – […]
Dagger Movie Night: “St. Vincent” — A Solid Delivery With Plenty of Bill Murray Laughs
If “St. Vincent” feels like a rehash of familiar movie trope, you’re right. The plot is neither original nor particularly engaging after so many takes. What makes it work is tweaks which create a deeper character and the comedy talent at play. “St. Vincent” is thematically weak, but strengthened by the presence of those involved. […]
Aberdeen Bond Rating Upgraded From AA to AA+
From the City of Aberdeen: The financial rating service, Standard and Poor’s, has announced that it has raised the City of Aberdeen’s bond rating from AA to AA+. Their rating reflects several positive opinions regarding Aberdeen’s overall economy and the operation of the City government. Aberdeen is the only municipality in Northeast Maryland to go […]
Pair of Sheds Damaged in Accidental Bel Air Fire
Photo courtesy of Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company A pair of sheds sustained severe damage in a Tuesday afternoon fire which investigators determined was accidental. The fire was reported by a neighbor at approximately 2:41 p.m. Tuesday in two wood-framed sheds behind a residence in the 1400 block of Prospect Mill Road in Bel Air, […]
Alzheimer’s Association to Hold Harford County Walk to End Alzheimer’s Nov. 1 at Bel Air Equestrian Center
From the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter: The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter invites the community to help reclaim the future for millions by participating in the Harford County Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, Saturday, Nov. 1 (rain or shine), at Bel Air Equestrian Center (608 N. Tollgate Rd.) in Bel Air. This event provides an […]
Annual Report of the Citizen Advisory Committees to Harford County Board of Education
From Harford County Public Schools: October 27, 2014 The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30pm in the Board Room of the A. A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Board Comments Public Comment – Ryan Burbey, HCEA: Commend Superintendent and team […]
