A trio of fires, one intentionally lit, have kept Harford County responders busy in recent days. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office, just before 4 p.m. on Thursday an unknown person or persons intentionally lit paper combustibles inside the entryway of an apartment building at Hickory Hill Condominiums on Crocker Drive in Bel […]
Cold Weather Health Advisory Issued; Hypothermia a Factor in 3 Maryland Deaths this Season
From the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is urging Marylanders to prepare themselves and their loved ones for severe weather and avoid serious health consequences as temperatures are expected to dip below freezing several times over the next 10 days. So far this cold […]
Bel Air Downtown Alliance 10th Annual Chocolate & Candy Festival Logo Design Contest
From the Bel Air Downtown Alliance: December 10, 2010 – On Saturday, March 5, 2011 the Bel Air Downtown Alliance will be celebrating their 10th Annual Chocolate & Candy Festival at the Bel Air Reckord Armory in Downtown Bel Air from 10am to 3pm. To mark the occasion, the Bel Air Downtown Alliance is inviting […]
Movie Review: “The Fighter”
By Mark Special to The Dagger In the same week that Sylvester Stallone finds himself immortalized in the boxing hall of fame for his portrayal in a film depicting the most brutal sport, we are treated to the return of the Great Sports Movie riding the coat tails of “The Wrestler” and the “Rocky” franchise. […]
Swearing-In Ceremony for New Harford County Board of Education Member Robert L. Frisch Set for December 13
From Harford County Public Schools: Mr. Robert L. Frisch will be sworn in as a member of the Board of Education of Harford County on Monday, December 13, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the A.A. Roberty Building in Bel Air. Gov. Martin O’Malley appointed Mr. Frisch to the Harford County Board […]
Come Together: Annual Beatles Tribute Concert Headlined by Bands with Harford County Roots
From Young Audiences/Arts for Learning Maryland: Come Together 2010! A holiday celebration featuring the music of The Beatles performed by some of the finest musicians in the region. The annual Beatles Tribute Concert takes place Friday, December 10 at Ram’s Head Live. This year the event’s proceeds benefit Young Audiences/Arts for Learning of Maryland (yamd.org) […]
The Council Gallery Presents Photography by Dave Gigliotti in Bel Air
From the Harford County Cultural Arts Board: The Harford County Cultural Arts Board is pleased to announce an exhibit by photographer Dave Gigliotti for the month of December in the Council Gallery located at 212 S. Bond Street, Bel Air, MD 21014. The current show features nature, portrait and event photography. Gallery hours are Monday […]
Harford County Middle/High School Reform, SAT Scores, Career Speculation – Bill Lawrence Interview: Part II
Part II of an interview with Bill Lawrence, associate superintendent of curriculum, instruction and assessment for Harford County Public Schools. Looking at the organizational chart for Harford County Public Schools in terms of instruction, all roads lead to Bill Lawrence. Hired in late June from Baltimore County Public Schools, Lawrence is responsible for reviewing and […]
