From Michael Blum, Chairman, Bel Air Christmas Celebration 2019: To the Editors of the Dagger: On behalf of the Town of Bel Air, I would like to thank the citizens of greater Bel Air for their patience and understanding with our cancellation of the 30th Annual Town of Bel Air Christmas Parade and Celebration on […]
Kreamer on Rep. Cummings: “His Example Challenges the House and Senate Not to Accept Wrongdoing and Not to Dawdle in Their Duty“
From former Delegate and Councilwoman Barbara Osborn Kreamer: Statement on the passing of Representative Elijah Cummings There have been so many eloquent statements about Congressman Elijah Cummings on the sad day of his passing. I have been grieving the loss of my friend and former colleague. He was a great man, who held high office, […]
Baker: Drag Events Canceled after Threats from Harford County Liquor Board Inspector
From Sara Baker: Several restaurants have had to cancel their nearly sold-out drag events after visits from Harford County Liquor Board Inspector William Colburn. Mr. Colburn informed the restaurants that while it is illegal to ban the events outright, if they choose not to cancel he will visit them every day and eventually find a […]
Young: Historic Investiture of Judge Kerwin A. Miller, Sr.
From Brian K. Young, President, Harford County Bar Association: On March 22, Kerwin A. Miller, Sr. was publicly sworn in as a Maryland District Court Judge. Judge Miller’s appointment by Governor Hogan makes him first African American male to take the bench in Harford County. Judge Miller quipped during the investiture “that makes Larry Hogan […]
Fang: “What Bowtie Barry and Sidekick Billy Boniface Really, Really Want to Build…is a Muslim-Free Community”
From David Fang: Much has been said in the matter of Delegate Lisanti. Interesting comments, hateful comments, comments from people 3000 miles away that have no clue. And one comment from someone right here in Harford County that also has no clue. As reported in the Baltimore Sun, “Those comments are not reflective of the […]
Boardman: “It is Our Responsibility as the Democratic Central Committee to Get to the Bottom of Why the Two Top Administrators of the County’s Elections Were Suspended”
From Harford County Democratic Central Committee member Christopher Boardman: Harford County Democratic Central Committee member Christopher Boardman walked out of a special meeting held Sunday Feb. 3 in protest of the central committee’s refusal to seek full disclosure over the suspension of Harford County Board of Elections director Kevin Keene and assistant director Dale Livingston […]
Close: “Wini Roche has the Energy and Ability to be a Reasoned Voice for the District”
From James A. Close: I am writing this letter in support of Wini Roche, candidate for County Council District F. She will bring a woman’s voice to the Council. She will be her own person. A check of MD campaign finance contributions shows she has support mostly from individuals. Her opponent, Curtis Beulah, has contributions […]
MRA CEO Schafer on Rubble Landfill Case: “Time Has Come for the County Executive and Council to Recognize What the Jury Understood”
From Richard D Schafer, President/CEO Maryland Reclamation Associates Inc.: MRA is pleased with Maryland’s High Court’s decision to deny Harford County’s petition and the motion for permission to file amicus curiae brief in support of petition for writ of certiorari. Importantly the court’s decision made clear “there has been no showing that the review by […]
