From Michael Blum Associates, Inc.: The Halloween Celebration at the Riverside Shopping Center in Belcamp went off without a hitch on Saturday, October 27, 2012. About 50 children participated in trick-or-treating the dozen stores in the center, followed by a Costume Contest at Klein’s ShopRite of Riverside. The winning entries were: Children’s Category: Marilyn Riedal […]
EXCLUSIVE: Maryland State Police Release Video of February 2011 High-Speed Chase on Interstate 95
The Maryland State Police have released dashboard camera footage of a high-speed chase on Interstate 95 which occurred in February 2011, and ended only when a trooper rammed his vehicle into the suspect’s car. The Dagger initially requested the video shortly after the incident, but its release was delayed until the judicial process was completed […]
Pedestrian in Critical Condition after Being Hit by Tractor-Trailer on Route 7 in Riverside (UPDATED)
From Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into the cause of a serious crash involving a pedestrian and International truck (box truck) which occurred yesterday evening on Route 7 (Philadelphia Road) east of Route 543 (Riverside Parkway). The victim, Glen Arthur Welsh, 46 yoa, 3800 block of Copper Beech Drive, Abingdon, […]
Early Morning Tractor-Trailer Crash Closes I-95 Near Maryland House
An early Friday morning accident closed all four northbound lanes of Interstate 95 near the Maryland House rest area for six hours after a tractor-trailer overturned and caught fire, state police said. The accident occurred at approximately 1:55 a.m. after Exit 80, according to the Maryland State Police JFK Highway Barrack. A tractor-trailer lost control […]
Abingdon Motorcyclist Killed in Crash at Route 543 and Route 7 Intersection in Riverside
From Maryland State Police: At about 8:38 p.m. on Saturday, troopers from the Bel Air Barrack responded to a motor vehicle collision, involving a passenger vehicle and motorcycle, at the intersection of Creswell Road (MD 543) and Philadelphia Road (MD 7). The vehicles involved were a 2008 Chrysler Sebring, driven by Angela Gonzalez (29) of […]
Harford Hotspots: Riverside Pub & Grille – “The Menu is Seemingly Endless and the Items Were Priced Right”
I admit I was a little sad when I heard that Bliss, the wine bar on Route 7, was closing its doors. Although I had only eaten there a couple of times and the food was hit or miss, the venue was very charming and even boasted a small outdoor patio. Last Spring, it was […]
Magnolia and William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary Students Offered “School Choice” for 2011-12
From Harford County Public Schools: Title I Public School Choice 2011-2012 The 2011 MSA [Maryland School Assessment] score results indicated that both Magnolia Elementary School and William Paca/Old Post Road Elementary school have been identified for school improvement. Parents/guardians of students at either of these schools will have the opportunity to have their child/children transferred […]
Riverside Elementary PTA President Mobley: Community Appreciates Departing Principal Leizear
The following public comments were made by Riverside Elementary PTA President Denise Mobley at the June 13 meeting of the Harford County Board of Education. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Good evening, President Wolkow, Superintendent Tomback and Members of the Board: My name is Denise Mobley. I am the President of […]