From The Aberdeen High School Dance Company: On February 24th, the Aberdeen Dance Company, C. Milton Wright Dance Team and Fallston Dance Team competed in the Reach the Beach National Dance Team Championships in Ocean City, MD. Harford County was well represented by all 3 teams which totaled 55 participating students. Below are the HCPS […]
Maryland Watch: Keeping an Eye on Local Politics…Like Larry Hogan’s Missed Opportunity to Change Maryland
For almost four years I had my own slightly successful blog: O’MalleyWatch.com. The purpose of that blog was to point out the failures of Governor Martin O’Malley, to follow through on his campaign promises during his first term in office, and to expose controversies within his Administration. The blog made its biggest headlines because of […]
Comptroller Franchot Draws Line in the Sand…Let Summer Mean Summer; Urges Public Schools to Begin Academic Year After Labor Day
From the office of the State Comptroller: Citing the benefits to Maryland families, small businesses, and tourism overall, Comptroller Peter Franchot today called for a statewide policy change to have all school systems in the state begin classes after Labor Day weekend. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and members of the local business community joined […]
Deafening Silence from Aberdeen Mayor and City Council While Their Citizens Begged for Mercy from Hatem Bridge Toll Increases
By Patrick McGrady Special to The Dagger There were raucous hearings held about the proposed MdTA toll increases on June 17 and June 27 in Perryville and Havre de Grace, respectively. There were many people present from Havre de Grace, Edgewood, Aberdeen, and all over Cecil County. Also in attendance were several elected representatives including […]
Joppa Man Catches State Record Fish Off Ocean City
New Maryland State Record Cobia Caught Off Ocean City Ocean City, MD – A Maryland angler, Chris Toner of Joppa, MD, has set a new Atlantic Division state record with a 72 pound cobia. The catch eclipsed the previous record of 67 pounds, 12 ounces set in 2007 by Mike Horsey. “This record is evidence […]
Sen. Glassman Receives Legislator Of The Year Award From State Firemen
Ocean City, MD – Northern Harford County State Senator Barry Glassman (R-35) received the Senator William H. Amoss Memorial Legislative Award Tuesday at the Maryland State Firemen’s 117th Annual Convention in Ocean City. Senator Glassman, who thought he was presenting citations at the morning session, was surprised as he was introduced to the convention. The […]