From the office of State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Death resulting from a heroin overdose is too often the final tragedy to befall a heroin addict. Compounding that tragedy is the fact that many of these deaths can be prevented. Maryland is one of 23 states enacting laws and establishing programs to prevent heroin overdose deaths […]
Harford County Health Department Reminds Public of New Septic System Regulations Taking Effect in New Year
From the Harford County Health Department: The Harford County Health Department reminds the public that, effective January 1, 2013, any On-site Sewage Disposal System (OSDS) will be required to have a Best Available Technology (BAT). The BAT units will cost substantially more than the conventional concrete septic tanks that are currently required. On September 21, […]
New Scooter, Moped Law Goes Into Effect Oct. 1; Will Require Title, Insurance, Helmets
From Maryland State Police: Maryland State Police and local law enforcement are reminding the owners and riders of motor scooters and mopeds that a new law taking effect in less than two months will make significant changes in the use of their chosen form of transportation. On October 1, 2012, new Maryland vehicle laws will […]
Sen. Jacobs: Maryland State Health Department Places Abortion Clinics Under State Safety Standards
From the office of State Sen. Nancy Jacobs: Today the Maryland State Health Department announces new regulations that will, for the first time, bring abortion clinics under state oversight and put them on par with other ambulatory surgical clinics. The new regulations will require safety standards be met and ensure the health of patients. These […]
Wright: John Archer School Staff “Have Physically Assaulted and Harmed the Children They Serve”
John Archer School parent Janice Wright delivered the following prepared remarks during the public comment period at the March 12 meeting of the Harford County Board of Education. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Good evening. My name is Janice Wright and I am the person who emailed each of you requesting […]
