From Harford County government: Harford County has been placed under a Blizzard Watch by the NWS for Friday afternoon into Saturday evening. At this time, we can expect heavy snow, winds gusts in excess of 45 mph and wind chills in the low teens. This could have a major impact on Harford County and I […]
Harford County Government Unveils Snow Plow Tracking Service
From Harford County Government: BEL AIR, Md., (Jan. 22, 2015) – When snow and ice hit Harford County, Harford County plows hit back, clearing county roads to help our citizens get rolling. Now, the public can track plows in major storms with a new snow plow tracking service developed by Harford County government. “As my […]
Another Wintry Mix Expected For Wednesday Morning Commute; Delay Early Travel if at All Possible
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: For the second time this week, winter weather threatens road travel during the morning hours. The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) urges motorists to closely monitor weather forecasts later today and tonight as meteorologists call for the possibility of snow and freezing rain during tomorrow morning’s commute. If you […]
Simpson: Certain Harford County Public Schools Policies “Disproportionately Affect Less Affluent Communities”
The following letter was written by Omar Simpson to Jansen Robinson, Member of the Harford County Board of Education. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: My kids are mad at me. Why? Because I keep singing that Disney song from “Frozen.” You know the one, “Do You Want to Build A Snowman!” […]
Bel Air Paramedic Struck, Killed by Fire Company Vehicle at Scene of Earlier Crash
A Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company paramedic was struck and killed by one of the company’s vehicles while assisting at the scene of an earlier crash on Patterson Mill Road in Emmorton Tuesday, emergency officials said. Erik Steciak, 29, was among those responding to a crash in the 300 block of Patterson Mill Road shortly […]
State Highway Administration Preparing for Fast Moving Winter Storm; Crews Pre-Treating Major State Roads
From the Maryland State Highway Administration: The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) is preparing for a winter storm that is expected to impact the region early Tuesday. Crews are pre-treating major state roads today with salt brine, which prevents the initial bond of snow and ice on the pavement. The snow is forecasted to begin […]
Michael Brunicke, Clarence Ross, John Simpson and Forney Buchanan Named Harford County Employees of the Month for April 2014
From Harford County government: Harford County Department of Emergency Services employees Michael Brunicke, Clarence Ross, John Simpson and Forney Buchanan have been named the Harford County Employees of the Month for April 2014. Many times the four men have come in on their days off or after their work day and plowed the lot and […]
Harford County Public Schools to Request Maximum 5-Day Waiver for Snow Days
Harford County Public Schools will request a five-day waiver from the state’s 180-instructional day requirement, creating the potential for summer vacation to begin a day earlier than currently planned in June, a spokesperson for HCPS said Wednesday. The Maryland State Board of Education voted Tuesday to let local school systems apply for a waiver of […]