Fire officials are continuing to investigate an early Saturday morning fire which caused $70,000 in damages to an Edgewood home. The fire was discovered in the living room of a two-story home on the 200 block of Leburnum Road in Edgewood at approximately 1 a.m. Saturday, according to the state fire marshal’s office. The owner […]
Joppa Fire Destroys Home, Collection of 13 Vehicles; Causes $1.5 Million in Damages
A two-alarm fire Monday night destroyed a Joppa home and a collection of 13 vehicles including antique cars and race cars, fire officials said, and caused an estimated $1.5 million in damage. The blaze is also believed to have claimed the lives of three pets, and took 75 firefighters from seven local departments an hour […]
Thanksgiving Night Fire Damages Aberdeen Home; Smoke Alarm Was Not Working
A blaze caused serious damage to an Aberdeen home on Thanksgiving night, according to fire officials. A neighbor discovered the fire at approximately 9:53 p.m. in bedroom of a one-story modular home on East Aztec Street in Aberdeen, the state fire marshal’s office said. A total of 20 firefighters from the Aberdeen, Aberdeen Proving Ground, […]
Habitat for Humanity of Cecil County and Harford County Merge to Form New Susquehanna Affiliate
From Habitat for Humanity: Habitat for Humanity of Cecil County and Harford Habitat for Humanity have merged. The new affiliate name is Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna. While the name has changed, their mission to partner with families and the community to build and repair homes remains the same. The new affiliate is enthusiastic to combine […]
Bel Air Fire Crew Responds to Fireworks Set Off in Home
Bel Air firefighters responded Monday evening to a report of fireworks set off in the basement of a home on the 1100 block of Saddleback Way. Approximately 20 firefighters from the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company responded to the home following a report of juveniles playing with fireworks in the basement at about 5:44 p.m. […]
Aberdeen Seeking Families for Clean Energy Home Improvement Grants; Applications Due by March 20
From the City of Aberdeen: The City of Aberdeen has been awarded a grant from Maryland Energy Administration. The Empower Clean Energy Communities Grant is looking to provide energy efficient homes to low-to-moderate families in Aberdeen. The City is current looking for 5-7 families to participate in this wonderful grant opportunity. The City will provide […]
Tito’s Netflix Queue: The Best and Worst of 2010
By Mark Special to The Dagger With the close of the year, I thought I would follow the lead of every self-absorbed movie critic and run down the best and worst movies I’ve watched this year, whether or not they were actually made in 2010. As you might know, one has to sift through an […]
Susan Moscariello Joins FCCAU as Executive Director
From Harford County government: Susan Moscariello has joined Faith Communities and Civic Agencies United (FCCAU) as Executive Director. Susan’s appointment as Executive Director was announced by Patrick O’Neill, President of the FCCAU Board of Directors. O’Neill stated, “It is with great honor that we announce her appointment to the position of Executive Director. She brings […]