From the Harford County Department of Emergency Services: Good afternoon. The National Weather Service has placed Harford County under a tornado watch until 10pm tonight. This means that conditions are favorable for the development of strong to severe storms which could development of Tornados. Please monitor local news for weather updates and take necessary precautions […]
Dagger Blotter April 10-11: Person Chants Outside in Street; Neighbor Walks Around Carrying Machete in Edgewood; Naked 2-Yr-Old Boy Found in Belcamp
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 area of Route 22 and Stepney Road reported an erratic […]
Cross: “Can the School Staff Really Expect the Students to Achieve Any Learning Outcomes in that Kind of Environment?”
From Rosalie Cross, a concerned parent: This is a copy of an email I sent to various HCPS administration staff. I am forwarding it to you in hopes you can bring it to the attention of someone who can do something about it… I’m not certain who the correct person to make this decision is-but […]
Harford County Storm Water Management Program Fee Information
From the arford County Office of Economic Development: The Harford County Council passed legislation this week that imposes a fee to implement the Storm Water Management program. This program is in response to the EPA and Maryland State Government mandates that will require local jurisdictions to meet Chesapeake Bay water quality goals. This bill will […]
Reel News: Week of April 15: Oblivion, The Company You Keep, Django Unchained
Upcoming Theatrical Releases Oblivion Director: Joseph Kosinski PG-13; 125 mins Trailer Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary director of TRON: Legacy and producers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one man’s confrontation with the past […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Arrested for Bribery; Allegedly Sold Information to Repossession Company
A Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy was charged with bribery, theft, and other offenses Thursday and suspended without pay after an internal agency investigation found that he had provided police information to a Baltimore towing and repossession company. Deputy First Class Todd E. Johnson, 30, of the 400 block of Bonnett Street in Aberdeen was […]
With Potential Legislative Hurdle Cleared, Wal-Mart Continues Quest for New Bel Air Supercenter Store Approval
Proposed legislation that might have stalled development of the Bel Air Wal-Mart, failed for lack of a second at a Harford County Council legislative session held Tuesday. County Council Bill No. 13-16 set forth special development requirements for stores 75,000 sq. ft. or larger, and subjected them to final approval by the Council, acting as […]
Harford Runner Recalls Moments After Boston Marathon Bombings
Ron Roppelt was a quarter-mile from finishing his sixth Boston Marathon when he saw a plume of white smoke billowing from Boylston Street. It was a quarter-mile he’s glad he’ll never run. Roppelt, 61, of Forest Hill was among 15 Harford County runners who participated in the marathon Monday, and was still on the course […]
