Representing a group of approximately 30 parents, Nancy Hofmann and Andre K. Rush wrote the following letter presented to the Harford County Board of Education at a Board business meeting on Monday, July 29. A copy of the letter was provided to The Dagger for publication. On behalf of the students who attend Magnet programs […]
Gahler: “Sheriff Bane Believes All Answers Are to be Found in Increased Staffing and Uses Incorrect Information to Support His Cry”
From Jeffrey R. Gahler: In a July 16th news article posted on the DaggerPress concerning Sheriff Bane’s summer crime initiative and poorly attended community meeting, I was disappointed to see that the Sheriff was again presenting information that was not factual and was intentionally misleading those in attendance. As he has decided to once again […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit: Harford Has 2nd Lowest Crime Rate, But 5th Highest Rate for Crash Fatalities in Maryland
Dear Citizens: In Harford County, we are enjoying an all-time low in our Crime Rate. According to the Uniform Crime Report for Maryland, Harford County has the 2nd lowest crime rate in the state last year. But, during that same time, we had the fifth HIGHEST rate for crash fatalities. And so, you ask, what […]
Grimmel Announces Run for Harford County Council District D: “I Call Myself a New Type of Republican”
From Johnathan Grimmel: In a democracy, it is always important to get involved in the process. Many individuals I talk with say that they do not like it when people complain about government, but then they do not even vote. Contrary to popular belief, each vote does matter, and decisions are made by those who […]
Burbey: “Harford County Teachers Can No Longer Tolerate the Lack of Sufficient Funding For Our Schools”
The following letter was sent from Harford County Education Association President Ryan Burbey to Harford County Executive David Craig. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear County Executive Craig, I recently read your interviews with the Dagger. I am writing to clarify some issues, which, I believe you have misconstrued. I think […]
Wehland: “Zoning Hearing Examiner’s Decision…for 198 Apartments at Plumtree and Route 24 was Completely Contrary to the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning Recommending that It be Denied”
From William Wehland: The Harford County’s Council Zoning Hearing Examiner’s Decision (Case No. 5781) on July 8, 2013 recommending approval of the Special Development Request by Evergreen Business Trust to permit a Planned Residential Development (PRD) for 198 Apartments at Plumtree and Route 24 was completely contrary to the Harford County Department of Planning and […]
Archer: “I Pay the Same Taxes as Everybody Else and Now Am Being Discriminated Against Because My Children are Enrolled in Magnet Schools”
From Mary Archer: Dear Editor, I am writing you because of a letter I got from Harford County Public Schools. The gist of the letter, which is also available on the HCPS website under “Transportation”, is that my magnet school children will no longer be provided the transportation to and from school that they were […]
Burbey: “[Harford County Education Association] Did Not Ask the Board of Education to Cut 250 Positions;” Craig Allegation “Has No Merit”
From Ryan Burbey, President – Harford County Education Association: HCEA did not ask the Board of Education to cut 250 positions. I don’t know how Mr. Craig arrived at that number but this allegation has no merit. What we have been saying is, without additional funding, the Board of Education must make the cuts necessary […]
