From Harford County government: A new look is coming to Harford Transit buses. Expect to see larger, 30 passenger buses traveling to Harford Community College and major employers as Harford Transit meets the need of increased ridership to work, to school, and to shopping. More people than ever are utilizing Harford County’s bus system, Harford […]
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Local Harford County Elementary Schools Conduct Family Wellness Night through Health Department Grant
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department is a recipient of a Community Transformation Grant (CTG) from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Funded by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CTG’s are designed to support community-level efforts to reduce chronic illness such as heart disease, cancer, […]
Significant Rates Of Seasonal Influenza In Harford: Health Department Recommends Flu Vaccination And Precautions
From the Harford County Health Department: The Health Department reminds the public that Influenza illness cannot be taken lightly. Strains of influenza currently circulating are typical in terms of historical severity and frequency. Early indications are that this season has been worse than the past two seasons that were characterized as mild flu seasons. In […]
Port Deposit Multiple Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Injured; Victims Identified (UPDATED)
From the Maryland State Police: (Port Deposit, MD) Maryland State Police Homicide investigators identify victims in yesterday’s Port Deposit shooting as the investigation continues. The deceased is identified as Timothy S. Hammons, 48 of the 200 block of Craigtown Road in Port Deposit, Md. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The second victim has […]
Meet the Scientist and Explore the Mastodon Matrix at Bel Air Library
From the Harford County Public Library: The mastodon master, Dr. Carlyn Buckler of the Museum of the Earth, will be toting a baby mastodon tusk to the Bel Air Library to share with future scientists on Monday, January 7 at 6:30 pm. Her talk will focus on the fossilized remains from these ancient ancestors of […]
Harford County Opens their Heart to the Homeless at Christmas; Donate Toys and Items to Families at Harford Family House
From Harford Family House: Numerous Individuals, Companies and Churches provide toys and other needed items to the Families at Harford Family House for Christmas. “At Christmas our office looks like Santa’s Workshop” said Joyce Duffy, Executive Director and CEO of Harford Family House. Beginning in October 22 local individuals, churches and corporations began adopting the […]
Dagger Blotter Dec. 26-27: Belcamp Caller Hit by Broom; Vehicle Overturned in Jarrettsville Creek; Electrical Cable Burned in Abingdon
The blotter is compiled from records of calls for service received by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The records are reviewed and prepared for publication by Dagger staff. They do not include records from municipal or state law enforcement agencies. Aberdeen A caller from the area of Route 22 and Carsins Run Road reported an […]
Underutilization of Secondary Schools an Issue as Enrollment Drops in Harford County Public Schools
Remember when Harford County public schools were bursting at the seams? Widespread overcrowding has ended thanks to declining enrollment and a school construction boom, but some secondary schools now have hundreds of extra seats. The excess capacity has raised new concerns from state funding authorities and school board members as they consider a plan backed […]
