From Del. Andrew Cassilly: Governor Hogan’s cabinet member pays a visit to Harford County. The Secretary of Budget and Management, David Brinkley, visited several Harford County sites receiving additional State funding during the 2018 legislative budget. Secretary Brinkley was accompanied on Monday’s tour by members of the Harford Delegation, County Council, and town officials. Senator […]
Archives for September 2018
Thousands Expected for First Annual Susquehanna River Running Festival & After-Party
From the The Al Cesky Scholarship Fund, Inc.: As many as two thousand runners are expected in Harford County Saturday, September 15 for the Susquehanna River Running Festival, a half-marathon over the Hatem Bridge and after-party overlooking the scenic Chesapeake Bay. All are welcome to the party at Tydings Park from the start of the […]
Explore Natural Wonders at Harford County’s Anita C. Leight Estuary Center for National Estuaries Week
From Harford County government: Celebrate National Estuaries Week at the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center from Saturday, September 15 through Saturday, September 22, 2018. With hands-on activities that include hikes, kayak and canoe trips, and stewardship opportunities, visitors will experience natural wonders at this Harford County Parks & Recreation facility located at 700 Otter Point […]
Benn Announces Write-In Candidacy in District 34A State Delegate Race
The following speech was delivered by District 34A delegation candidate Sarahia Benn on September 4. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication. From Friends To Elect Sarahia Benn: Let me express sincere thanks to all who took the time out of their lives to come out today. To all those who have supported […]
Disease Concerns Elicit Expanded Mosquito-Control Spraying in Abingdon
From the Maryland Department of Agriculture: The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the health departments of Prince George’s and Harford counties will expand mosquito control services in the Hyattsville and Abingdon areas Tuesday evening due to a public health concern over the potential for mosquito-borne diseases. Ultra-Low Volume (ULV) truck-based spraying to control […]
Harford County Prepares for Hurricane Florence; Gov. Hogan Declares State of Emergency
From Harford County government: Harford County Urges Citizens to Prepare for Hurricane Florence Hurricane Florence is expected to hit south of Maryland later this week, but Harford County citizens should prepare now for local impacts including flooding and power outages. Above average rainfall this spring and summer have soaked the ground and swelled area waterways, […]
Suspect Steals Taxi in Joppatowne, Rams HCSO Cars after Pursuit by Sheriff Gahler
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: On Saturday, September 8 at 1:50 p.m., deputies assigned to the Southern Precinct of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a carjacking in the Joppatown Plaza. Upon arrival, deputies were informed an unknown black male entered the cab, requested a ride to Baltimore, then implied […]
Harford County Seeks Storm Damage Assessments from Citizens, Publishes Online Map of County Road Closures
From Harford County government: To assist recovery efforts after flash floods on August 31, Harford County government is gathering information on storm damage from affected citizens and updating county road closure information with an online map. County Executive Barry Glassman has also declared a local State of Emergency to facilitate potential federal reimbursement for county […]