From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County Public Schools is seeking applicants for membership on its Citizen Advisory Committees. Membership is open to all Harford County residents, including those without children in the school system. As an advisory, each committee makes recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools. Each committee will […]
Marine Corps Veteran Daniel Whipp to Lead Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor
From Harford County government: Daniel Whipp, a Harford County native and veteran of the United States Marine Corps, has been tapped to lead the Chesapeake Science & Security Corridor (CSSC) under the Glassman administration. Whipp is a 2014 Loyola University MBA graduate. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in […]
Simpson: “If the Councilman is Too Frightened to Talk Directly to the People, He or She Should Resign”
From Omar J. Simpson, Esq.: Shocking…But Not So Shocking As a longtime, Edgewood, Aberdeen and Joppa residents have often been treated in a dismissive manner by local politicians. It is no surprise to me that the new Harford Council security policy was never discussed. Edgewood residents are often ignored and have policies acted upon them […]
Harford County Council Considers New Security Policy; “We are Still Leery about Certain Citizens Approaching the Dais”
Two months ago–prior to the election–they were eager to shake your hand and meet you, but now some members of the Harford County Council don’t want you calling them, don’t want you talking to them at the grocery store, and don’t want you approaching them to chat before or after the public council meetings. Citing, […]
Harford County Board of Education Agenda Oct. 28: Deficiencies in Safety and Security; Policy Revisions, Hall of Fame Inductees
The Harford County Board of Education plans an October 28th business meeting that includes a report on identified deficiencies in school safety and security. Other items on the agenda include revisions to Board policies on extra-curricular activities and clubs, and recognition for new inductees to the HCPS Educator Hall of Fame. First on the agenda, […]
Dan Higbee Named Harford County Government Employee of the Month for September 2013; Risk Management Employee Praised for Upgrades in Security System
From Harford County government: Harford County Department of Administration employee Dan Higbee has been named the Harford County Employee of the Month for September 2013. Higbee is an Asset Manager in the Office of Risk Management. Higbee did an outstanding job with the new security system upgrades at the Administrative Building. He evaluated the needs […]
North Harford Middle School Student Charged with Possession of Knife on School Property; Increased Police Presence Seen at Harford Schools
A North Harford Middle School student was charged with posession of a deadly weapon Friday after police said he brought a large knife to school. The incident came as Harford County Public Schools were on alert following the spread of rumors on social media regarding a possible violent incident at one of their schools. According […]
Rumors of Potential Violent Act on Friday Deemed Not Credible by Harford County Public Schools; Increased Police Presence Planned
Rumors regarding a potential incident planned for Friday involving Harford County schools are unfounded, Harford County Public Schools said in a robo-call which went out Thursday evening. School system security chief Bob Benedetto told The Dagger that rumors that someone would bring a gun to school were “not valid in Harford County.” The rumors spread […]