Robert M. Tomback not only ended his first and only term as superintendent of Harford County Public Schools in June, he also retired after nearly 37 years in the Maryland public school system. Citing a decision to “pursue other opportunities”, Tomback, 63, had announced in February that he would not seek a second 4-year term […]
Did July Robocall Targeting Harford County Politicians Violate Telephone Consumer Protection Act?
Did a July robocall targeting elected officials in Harford County violate the Telephone Consumer Protection Act? The answer depends on which Harford County Republican you ask. By way of background, Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler issued a press release in May of last year, hailing a court judgment against Julius Henson and associates for an […]
Harford Executive and Gubernatorial Candidate Craig: To Be No. 1 in Education, Maryland Should “Turn More Back to the Teachers”
In the third and final part of our interview with gubernatorial candidate David Craig, the Harford County executive reflects on his time in office, criticizes the state’s process for funding school construction, and dismisses Maryland’s number one ranking in education. Dagger: You are running for governor, but you will be Harford County executive for another […]
Slutzky: “In the 10 Years I Have Served on the Harford County Council, No Board of Education Operational Budget Funding Requested by the County Executive Has Ever Been Cut”
The following public comments were delivered by Harford County Council Vice-President Richard Slutzky to the Board of Education at a Board meeting held Monday evening. A copy of Mr. Slutzky’s comments was provided to The Dagger for publication. I am speaking this evening as Council Vice-President and Education Liaison to the Board of Education. I […]
Harford County Public High School Athletic Booster Clubs Join Forces Against Pay-to-Play Fees
Their respective high school teams battle each other on the playing field, but the athletic booster clubs in Harford County Public Schools are joining forces this summer against a new common enemy: pay-to-play student activities fees being implemented this coming school year. The Harford County Board of Education approved the fees of $50 per sport […]
Questions for the Comptroller? Franchot Visits Harford on Friday; Will Answer Questions Posed by Readers
Got questions for the comptroller? Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, described in his official biography as a “fiscal watchdog for the taxpayers of Maryland”, will answer questions from our readers at a meeting with The Dagger set for Friday. Franchot requested the July 26 meeting, which coincides with a visit to Harford County for appearances in […]
Harford County Education Association Outlines “Do’s and Don’ts” of Work-to-Rule
Teachers in Harford County Public Schools are warning parents about their plans to work-to-rule in the upcoming school year, and how the protest over school funding will affect students both in and outside of the classroom. Staff working from home also raises some big challenges so lots of businesses have been utilizing daily activity log […]
Harford County Sheriff Bane Targets Edgewood Crime, Increased Community Support in Summer Initiative
Pushing back against a rash of violent crime in Edgewood, Harford County Sheriff Jesse Bane is concentrating resources on the area in what he calls a “summer initiative” to tell criminals: “You do not own this community, it belongs the people.” Along with members of his command staff, Bane unveiled the initiative at a July […]
