Below is the text of an April 18th letter from County Executive David Craig to Harford School Board President Rick Grambo in response to a recent press release from Harford County Public Schools. The press release noted that seven county high schools made the “Challenge Index” list compiled by the Washington Post, which identifies schools […]
Radio Host, Former Top Cop Ed Norris Airlifted Following Motorcycle Accident in Darlington
UPDATE: A source close to Ed Norris tells The Dagger that, “Ed is a little banged up but will be okay in a few days. Thankfully he was wearing the proper protective gear and took appropriate action when the truck pulled out in front of him. Unfortunately even that wasn’t enough for him to escape […]
Edgewood Middle School Spreads “Wave of Kindness”
From Harford County Public Schools: Edgewood Middle School is doing great things! The Wave of Kindness at Edgewood Middle School (EMS) is an initiative that began with a group of 8th grade students. The group wanted to confront problems caused by bullying and meanness by spreading awareness about how bystanders can speak out when they […]
Harris, Congressional Delegation Meets with Secretary of Veterans Affairs over Baltimore Regional Office Performance
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC – The bipartisan Maryland House Delegation met today with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki for an update on how the VA plans to improve the claims process at the VA’s Baltimore Regional Office, which has the largest backlog and highest rate of errors in the […]
Dagger Blotter April 15-16: Child Falls Off School Bus in Edgewood; Aberdeen Resident Receives Ransom Call; Person Overhears Possible Motorcycle Thief in Bel Air
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 1700 block of Carsins Run Road reported a suspicious vehicle […]
Black Guerilla Family Members, Corrections Officers Indicted for Sweeping Conspiracy at Baltimore City Detention Center
Federal authorities on Tuesday indicted 25 individuals, including members of the Black Guerrilla Family and 13 female corrections officers, in a widespread conspiracy which allowed the organization to freely smuggle drugs and contraband into the Baltimore City Detention Center and coordinate criminal activity outside the facility. Those involved face racketeering, drug, and money laundering charges […]
Wehland: “Our County Council Needs to Wake Up and Stop Outlandish Development”
From Bill Wehland of Bel Air: It has become increasingly apparent that the Harford County Council members do not work together as a team to pass legislation that represents the majority of the community’s interests. Instead they have their own self interests and create hostility between themselves and the citizens they serve. A prime example […]
Abingdon Community Council Asks Harford County Council to Better Examine Impacts of Ill-Managed Growth
The following letter was sent by the Abingdon Community Council to the Harford County Council. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: The Abingdon Community Council wishes to bring to your attention a very important matter which continues to be vocalized at every meeting and hearing in our area. Traffic congestion and public […]
