From the office of the Comptroller of Maryland: Comptroller Peter Franchot will present a proclamation Monday morning to the Harford County Office of Economic Development to recognize its new office on the Route 40 corridor, which is providing more convenient access for local residents. The Comptroller also will meet with Executive Director Karen Holt and […]
Archives for August 2015
Dagger Movie Night — “Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation”: Is Ethan Hunt the American James Bond?
“With the IMF now disbanded and Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) out in the cold, a new threat — called the Syndicate — soon emerges. The Syndicate is a network of highly skilled operatives who are dedicated to establishing a new world order via an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Faced with what may be the […]
Reel News: Week of Aug. 7 — Fantastic Four, The Gift, Shaun the Sheep, Rikki and the Flash, Insurgent
Upcoming Theatrical Releases Shaun the Sheep Director: Mark Burton and Richard Starzak PG; 1 hr. 25 min. Trailer When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan, and a very steep hill lead them […]
Harford County Sheriff Gahler Holds Roundtable on Race for Law Enforcement, Community Leaders
Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler on Thursday hosted a roundtable bringing together several law enforcement agencies and local community leaders to discuss issues of race and policing, both here and nationwide. Gahler said the breakfast meeting was an extension of discussions which took place during his campaign last year and during his first months in […]
2015-16 Harford County Public Schools Announces Bus Schedules and Routes; School Starts Aug. 27
From Harford County Public Schools: The Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) Department of Transportation today released a new process for the school community to access bus schedules and routes for the 2015-16 school year, now available online via the web-based portal infofinder i. This summer, HCPS implemented an automated bus routing and information management software […]
Harford County Awarded $120,000 Grant to Target Heroin Epidemic Devastating Youth and Families
From Harford County government: The Harford County Department of Community Services Office of Drug Control Policy has been awarded a $120,000 grant from the Maryland Behavior Health Administration to fight heroin addiction and overdose in Harford County. Targeting the heroin epidemic is a priority under the administration of County Executive Barry Glassman. “It is shocking, […]
Spellers of All Ages Compete at Harford County Farm Fair
From the Harford County Public Library: The annual Literary Spelling Bee at the Harford County Farm Fair was filled with excitement for spellers and readers alike. Hosted by Harford County Public Library, 46 participants from children through adult competed in this year’s event on August 2. Children enjoyed spelling words like “monkey” from Curious George […]
Sheriff Gahler, Municipal Chiefs to Meet with Community Leaders in Discussion on Race and Law Enforcement
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff Jeffrey R. Gahler is pleased to announce the Harford County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with invited community leaders to host a roundtable discussion about race and law enforcement on Thursday morning. The purpose of this meeting is to further the ongoing discussion on race and law enforcement, continuing […]
