From the Harford County Chamber of Commerce: The Harford County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2018 Harford Award. The Harford Award recognizes businesses that have blossomed because of their vision, focus, and determination. To become a recipient, a nominated business must demonstrate business growth, increased employment, service to the community, unique […]
Archives for April 2018
Independent Film Screening and Discussion with Superintendent Canavan Set at HCC
From the Harford County League of Women Voters: The World We Want is an independent documentary film that focuses on the inspiring stories of young people from around the world participating in the international civic education program Project Citizen. Tuesday, April 17, room 132, Edgewood Hall, Harford College, 6:00 pm This Free movie will be […]
Sen. Cassilly: Bills “Make the Incompetent and Neglectful Teachers the Most Protected Public Employees in Our State”
From State Sen. Bob Cassilly: Friends, I am very disappointed that the General Assembly voted this week to override Governor Hogan’s veto of Senate Bill – 639 / House Bill 1758. Those bills remove the authority county the Superintendents of Schools and Boards of Education currently have to dismiss teachers for incompetency or willful neglect […]
Harford County Public Schools to Break Ground for New Havre de Grace Middle/High School
From Harford County Public Schools: Harford County Public Schools will ceremoniously break ground for the new Havre de Grace Middle/High School on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., rain or shine. The event, which will be held at Havre de Grace Middle School, will include representatives from the Board of Education of Harford County, […]
Boardman: Sheriff Gahler “Would Surely be Doing Harford County a Favor by Moving Out of It”
From Christopher Boardman, candidate for Harford County Sheriff and re-election to the Harford County Democratic Central Committee: While some DAGGER readers have gotten very exercised about some comments of mine that Sheriff Gahler has quoted out of context, because Jeff does not have a credible record of his own to refer to and he does […]
Sen. Jennings: Democrats “Used Our Kids as a Pawn in Their Political Vendetta”
From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Even though the last full week of session is coming to a close, things in Annapolis are far from quiet. With the general election this fall, Democrats are still laser-focused on using their majority to play political games instead of tackling issues that would bring real, common sense reform to […]
Rep. Harris: Fighting the Opioid Epidemic Must Be a Community Effort
From Congressman Andy Harris: On April 5, Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued an advisory encouraging more Americans to carry naloxone, a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement in support of this advisory: “President Trump and Governor Hogan are working hard to […]
Edgewood Man Killed in Wrong Way Crash On I-695 in Baltimore County
From Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into a wrong way crash on I-695 in Baltimore County early this morning that killed both drivers. The first victim is identified as Jorene Long, 88, of York, PA. She was the driver and sole occupant of a 2003 Subaru Forester. She was pronounced […]