The history and contributions of many fascinating Harford County citizens are relegated to the archives of time. In this and future issues, we hope to share some of their stories. Elijah J. Bond January 23rd 1847 – April 14th 1921 Elijah J. Bond and Family Elijah Jefferson Bond is perhaps best known for patenting the […]
Harford County’s Food Facility Inspection Violations For March 2014
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities (936 permanent food service facilities and 957 temporary food service facilities). Some pass, some fail. These are their stories… Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in March 2014: 7-Eleven Store #11630 602 South Philadelphia Blvd. […]
Baltimore County Job Fair Aimed at Luring Harford County Teachers Gets Shut Down
This is the story of what happened when the Harford County teachers’ union told the school board about its plans to help teachers leave Harford County Public Schools. Speaking on behalf of the Harford County Education Association (HCEA), the union representing teachers, HCEA board of directors member George Curry took to the microphone at an […]
Harford County Board of Education District A: Mullis and Robinson Meet in November; Election Rules and Reminders
Only two candidates are running for the Harford County Board of Education in District A (Edgewood, Abingdon, Joppatowne, Magnolia), so the two will skip the June primary election and appear on the ballot in November, according to Harford County Election Director Kevin Keene. Nonetheless, both candidates accepted The Dagger’s invitation to answer the same three […]
Harford County Board of Education District B: Q&A with Runyeon; Incumbent Frisch Doesn’t Answer, Johnson Misses Deadline
Voters in District B, which includes Fallston and Joppa, will have three school board candidates to choose from in the June primary election. However, only candidate Laura Runyeon provided responses to The Dagger’s three questions for the candidates. Candidate Greg Johnson was willing to answer the questions, but he missed the deadline for publication. Incumbent […]
Onorato: Councilman Richard Slutzky and His Contradictory Position on Conflicts of Interest in Zoning Matters
From William Onorato, on behalf of 543 Concerned Citizens: Councilman Richard Slutzky, current representative of District E and Council President hopeful, serves a dual role as not only a legislator but also as a “judge “on the Board of Appeals for zoning cases as do all seven Council members. This puts Council members in a […]
County Executive Craig Proposes Smaller Budget for FY 2015; Cuts for County Departments and Capital Projects, Increases for Schools and Public Safety
From Harford County government: Today Harford County Executive David R. Craig proposed an Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2015 with no increase in tax rates and that is 9.8 percent smaller than last year’s budget overall. While the General Fund budget decreases by 1.8 percent, funding for the Board of Education, the Sheriff’s […]
Harford County Board of Education District C: 2 Challengers Oppose Incumbent to Represent Bel Air Area
The Dagger’s Q & A with candidates for the Harford County School Board continues with responses from the candidates in District C, Bel Air, where incumbent board member Alysson Krchnavy faces two challengers: John Anker, a Bel Air business owner and information technology consultant, and Joe Voskuhl, a retired principal of Bel Air High School. […]
