Thanks to his last name, Register of Wills candidate Derek Hopkins sounds as if he has a strong connection to the office of longtime incumbent Harry L.W. Hopkins. Though the two men are not related, the younger Hopkins does have a family member in that office: his wife, Katrina. Hopkins’ wife is a 12-year veteran […]
Whiteley: “We Are Watching Your Actions During This Legislative Session”
The following letter was sent by Roy Whiteley, president of Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Last evening we were privileged to speak before an estimated 3,000 cold, but determined, enthusiastic, patriots assembled in Lawyers Square in front of the State Capitol to join in voicing the concerns of a constituency dissatisfied with the way our […]
Harford 2000-2009: Stories Of The Decade
What a difference a decade makes. From January 2000 to December 2009, Harford County enjoyed an historic housing boom, then suffered through historic economic downturn. Harford was the big winner in the U.S. Army’s Base Realignment and Closure decision, but has yet to experience any meaningful impact from BRAC other than the headaches and problems […]
McGrady: Harford GOP Urges Ehrlich Toward Run For Governor
The following letter was received from Patrick McGrady: On Monday, November 16, 2009 the Route 40 Republican Club hosted it’s first fundraising event at the Wetlands Golf Club in Aberdeen. More than 250 people attended the dinner and by 6:00PM the only space left was standing room. Stephen Wright, the President of the Route 40 […]
Former Gov. Ehrlich Heads List Of Special Attendees At Route 40 Republican Fundraiser
The list of confirmed special guests attending Monday night’s Route 40 Republican Club Fundraiser in Aberdeen has grown to include Charles Lollar, Candidate for House of Reps, MD District 5; Dr. Jim Pelura, Maryland GOP Party Chairman; David Craig, Harford County Executive; and the featured speaker, former Gov. Bob Ehrlich. It will cost you $40 […]
WTF?: Jim Harkins
Where To Find? (WTF) Name: Jim Harkins Notoriety: Two-term Harford County Executive Career Highlights: – Calling the Emergency Operations Center and trying to explain why a 911 hangup call had just been placed from his house and why police didn’t have to, and indeed shouldn’t, respond.
Ehrlich/Hanley: Vote Harris For Congress. Hiob: Vote Kratovil
With just a few days left until the election, the endorsements are coming in for the 1st District Congressional race between Andy Harris and Frank Kratovil. The first letter of endorsement is from former-governor Bob Ehrlich, whose name now graces many of Harris’ campaign signs:
The Sad Competition: Survivors Of Officers Killed Or Injured On Duty Vie For Limited State Dollars
In the following Letter to The Dagger, Lynne Parry tells a compelling story about her life as a police survivor and her frustrating personal experience with the Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship program, which was designed to assist the families of fallen heroes with the cost of college in Maryland. When Lynne’s sons were put […]