From Roy Whiteley, president of Marylanders For Fair Property Taxation: President Boniface and Members of the Harford County Council Unfortunately, we were unable to attend last evening’s Council hearing on the redistricting of Harford County. We would, however, like to contribute these brief comments for future consideration of the matter. As we see the situation, […]
Patterson Mill High School Scoreboard Smashed With Forklift; Suspects Sought
An electronic scoreboard on the Patterson Mill High School football field was heavily damaged in the early hours of Saturday morning by a worker who commandeered a nearby forklift to cause an estimated $10,000 in damages. After this happened the school decided to send the employee to an intense forklift training, have a peek here. […]
Sharretts: “HB584 is Coercion. To Receive Revenue from a Hotel Tax, Aberdeen is Forced to do Something Else”
The following testimony was presented by Cindy Sharretts to the Aberdeen City Council. She provided a copy to The Dagger for publication: There is an attempt in the Maryland General Assembly to put Aberdeen in a position where it will not refuse a certain responsibility that it does not want. It is House Bill 584 […]
American Serengeti: The Turkey Point Lollipop Cedars
Take Route 272 off of Route 40, down Old Elk Neck Road to see the top of the Bay from ancient clay cliffs. Our state preserved this peninsula of laurel, rhododendron, oak, and sweetgum for us to appreciate the Chesapeake’s beginnings. Bordered by Elk River above and the Great Shellfish Bay below, this finger of […]
Fallston Man Charged with Insurance Fraud for Arson to His Vehicles Two Years Ago
From the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal: Deputy State Fire Marshals have charged Jerry W. Williams, Jr. (34) for ordering two vehicles burned that belonged to him. An exhaustive investigation lasting over two years was brought before the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Grand Jury. An indictment was found against Williams […]
Sen. Glassman: Governor’s Septic Proposal Would Set Harford County Planning Back “40 Plus Years”
From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Senator Barry Glassman, R – 35, said this week that Governor O’Malley’s recent septic proposal would throw out forty plus years of planning by Harford County. The proposal would give the State veto authority over any housing development of five units or more that does not connect to […]
Clearing an Aftertaste: Fine Wine and Fine Football in Delta
While my son went with his pals to the Ponca Bird Tavern to watch this year’s Super Bowl, and my daughter and her family cloistered around the flat screen at home with her delectable munchies, I found myself headed to Atom Road near Delta for the first annual ‘Wine Tasting and Super Bowl’ private party. […]
County Harford County Executive Craig Presents Harvest for the Hungry Campaign Donations to Founder Larry Adam
From Harford County government: County Executive David R. Craig presented Harvest for the Hungry Campaign founder Larry Adam with the donations collected during a week-long campaign held by Harford County Government. The presentation of food collected during the campaign was made at the Harford County Government Administration Building in Bel Air Friday afternoon. The county […]
