From James “Jim” D. Thornton: To the Citizens of Harford County: I wish to express my deepest and most profound gratitude to all the voters of Harford County who cast their ballots for me in my quest to become the next President of the Harford County Council. We were unsuccessful in this attempt, my first […]
Thornton: “This Campaign Has Been Hard-Fought, and It’s Not Over Yet”
[Editor’s note: The Dagger does not make endorsements in political races] From James “Jim” D. Thornton: TO THE READERS OF THE DAGGER Many people have asked me how I felt about the Aegis not endorsing a candidate in this year’s election for President of the Harford County Council. Frankly, it would have been very easy […]
Slutzky: Fact vs Fiction in the Race for Harford County Council President
The following press release was disseminated by the campaign for County Councilman Richard Slutzky, a candidate for Harford County Council President who was prompted into releasing the “truth about issues” after his opponents “stooped to negative campaigning, inaccurate and misleading information, and scare tactics.” Following that is a letter from Bill Onorato, one of the […]
Thornton: “Regardless of Party, We All Agree that the Time is Now to Work Together for Stronger, Effective Leadership in Harford County”
From James D. “Jim” Thornton: Dear Editor: I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the voters of Harford County for standing by me through this Primary Election cycle. Your trust in me to move Harford County forward as your democratic candidate for County Council President both humbles and inspires me. I […]
Harford County Council President Democratic Candidates: Boardman vs Thornton
With the 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election just a few weeks away, The Dagger invited all Harford County candidates for local and state offices to answer the same three questions designed to help voters in each council and legislative district evaluate their choices. Candidates were told that their responses would be published verbatim in a Q&A […]
New Harford Democratic Club March 5: Candidates Bane, Thornton, Robinson Answer Questions
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday March 5th, 2014- 7:00pm * Aberdeen Holiday Inn* 1007 Beards Hill Rd Aberdeen, MD 21001 At March’s meeting, we will have 3 “Candidate Speakers”: Sheriff Jesse Bane – Candidate for Harford County Sheriff, Jim Thornton – Candidate for Harford County Council President, and Jansen Robinson – […]
New Harford Democratic Club Feb. 5: Candidates Cardin, Thornton, Robinson Address Group
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday February 5th, 2014- 7:00pm Aberdeen Holiday Inn 1007 Beards Hill Rd Aberdeen, MD 21001 *** REMINDER *** Regular meetings of the NHDC are cancelled if Harford Community College is CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. At February’s meeting, we will have 3 “Candidate Speakers”: Jon Cardin – […]
New Common Core Standards Coming to All Maryland Schools Next Year; “A Sea Change” for K-12 Education
Q. What is the Common Core? A. “A sea change” for education New standards known as the “Common Core” are coming to all Maryland schools next year, designed to ensure that future high school graduates are career and college ready. Whether the Common Core will succeed as intended is unknown, even as Harford County Public […]
