By Morita Bruce
Ready to see your taxes raised or your county services slashed again? What’s fair about that?
Background: In October, there was a great deal of controversy about canceling the school impact fee. This is the fee paid by people who purchase new homes, and it pays for a [...]
From the Harford County Health Department:
Bel Air, MD – November 30, 2009 – The Harford County Health Department wishes to inform the public that, effective December 1, 2009, birth and death certificates will be issued only on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 12:00 noon. This service will continue to be [...]
From the Office of Gov. Martin O’Malley:
Attached is a notice to lower the United States Flag and Maryland State Flag tomorrow, December 1, 2009, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Army SPC Christopher J. Coffland.
STATE OF MARYLAND
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT MARTIN O’MALLEY
GOVERNOR
To: Secretary Alvin C. Collins
Department of [...]
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:
The holiday season is upon us and Harford County Sheriff’s Office will be intensifying their regularly scheduled patrols with their Annual Holiday Foot Patrol Initiative. For the seventh consecutive year, beginning December 1, 2009, Sheriff’s deputies will be conducting both foot and vehicular patrols of [...]
Baldwin, Md. – Colleen McDonough, dog lover and local small business owner of Barks and Blooms, recently became the first in the U.S. to win the prestigious PAW Award by Pet Sitters International for her outstanding professionalism, business practices and active presence in the community. As small business owner new [...]
Harford County Sheriff L. Jesse Bane was hospitalized early Thanksgiving morning for an arterial blockage after experiencing what he described as “some minor chest discomfort.”
In a letter distributed to Sheriff’s Office personnel on Monday, Bane said he underwent a common outpatient procedure at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Towson.
Sheriff’s Office [...]
Rep. Frank Kratovil trails Andy Harris in a recent poll of likely First District voters in next year’s election–according to Harris, at least.
In a message to his mailing list Monday titled, “New Poll in First District Congressional Race Shows Kratovil in Serious Trouble – Andy Harris Already Has A [...]
The following letter was provided by Jansen Robinson, Chair of the Edgewood Community Council:
On Thanksgiving night, there was a MURDER in the Edgewood Community of First Harford Square. Also on Tuesday night, the proprietitor of the convienence store across the street from Royal Farms on Edgewood Road was injured during [...]
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:
(Edgewood, MD – November 27, 2009) –Harford County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 600 block of Yorkshire Drive, Edgewood MD. The victim has been identified as Brandon Jerome Sanders, 25, of Edgewood, MD.
At approximately 7:30am on November 27, 2009, deputies [...]
From the Town of Bel Air:
Please Join Us at the Town of Bel Air Christmas Celebration!
Sponsored by Point Breeze Credit Union
Free to all!
Sunday, December 6, 2009 — Downtown Bel Air
2:30 – 3:30 pm: Main Street Concert, Patrick Redmond Band
3:30 – 4:15 pm: Grand Processional March, Main Street and [...]
From Harford County government:
(Bel Air, MD) – - Over 125 students, parents, teachers and administrators attended a career and internship program to explore opportunities at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). This was a “pilot project” hosted by Bel Air High School in partnership with the Harford County Office of Economic Development, [...]
From Harford County government:
(Bel Air, MD) – The Office of Recycling has announced the addition of new items being accepted at the Harford Waste Disposal Center in Scarboro.
Effective immediately, the Office of Recycling will accept certain electronic equipment. Among the items now being accepted for recycling at the Scarboro landfill [...]
From the office of Del. J.B. Jennings:
While American families begin preparing to celebrate their family traditions and homecomings for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Delegate J.B. Jennings (R-7th Legislative District), members of the Towson Elks Lodge No. 469, and several volunteers gave their thanks by spending their evening serving Thanksgiving dinners to [...]
By Tom Myers
I love the Thanksgiving holiday. Well, by “I love the Thanksgiving holiday,” I mean I love watching people go into a crazy tailspin of mixed emotions – including anxiety, anticipation, fear, enjoyment, rage, euphoria, anger and even casual indifference – over preparing a Thanksgiving dinner to celebrate a [...]
Harford County Public Schools will close two hours early on Wednesday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. The dismissal schedule for students is as follows:
* High School: 12:00 p.m.
* North Harford Middle School: 12:00 p.m.
* Middle School: 12:45 p.m.
* Elementary School: 1:30 [...]
From the Aberdeen Police Department:
William Lee Skillman, 49 of Aberdeen has been arrested and charged in the fatal hit and run accident that took the life of Jarrett A Vaughan on July 31 of this year. The Grand Jury indictment charges Skillman with negligent homicide with auto while under the [...]
Edgewood residents and activists have started a petition drive and will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss the implications of a Harford County Council bill which would place a waste incinerator next to a community recreation field.
Community activist Omar Simpson has created an online petition for the public [...]
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon (Summit)
The Stab: A satisfying second chapter to the Twilight saga, improving on its predecessor in every way possible. Even with [...]
From the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County:
Baltimore Ravens Guard Ben Grubbs will host a Thanksgiving dinner distribution on Tuesday, November 24 for 100 single parent families in the metropolitan Baltimore Area. Included in this number are 2 single parent families from the Westminster Unit of the Boys & [...]
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:
(Abingdon, MD – November 19, 2009) On August 24, 2009, Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a complaint for recovered stolen property discovered near Federal Lane, in the Abingdon area of Harford County.
A number of wallets were located at the scene containing ID’s from [...]
This is about my son’s dog, Koda. She was meant as a gift to me for Christmas in 1992 from Sam. He wanted me to have a ‘pal’ to keep company with since I was living alone for the very first time in my life. I wasn’t in any shape [...]
From Maryland State Police:
Joppatowne, MD _ Detectives working a serial robbery case nabbed the assailant seconds after he struck a pharmacy on the Pulaski Highway corridor in Harford County Thursday night.
Anthony Pierre Willis, 45, of the 4000 block of Hawksbury Road, Pikesville, Maryland, was taken into custody as he left [...]
From Harford County government:
(Bel Air, MD) – - Effective November 20, 2009 Harford County Government will provide a new online research tool on the Harford County Government website that will enable citizens to view the details concerning their current year Real Property Tax, Property Assessment, Bay Restoration Fund fee, and [...]
By Tom Myers
I love following governments and what they are doing. I also get alarmed at the very idea of a crisis occurring on any level, be it federal, state or local. So imagine my concern when I attended the Harford County Council meeting on October 20 and heard Susan [...]
Aberdeen Communities Together (ACT), the community action group which recently saw all four of its endorsed candidates for mayor and city council elected into office, will celebrate the election victory Friday at the Aberdeen Senior Center.
ACT, which originally organized to stop the Wetlands Golf Course annexation and has been actively [...]
From The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region:
Although many are familiar with the Cedar Lane Regional Park in Bel Air, most know it as the home of soccer and lacrosse tournaments. That perception will be changed on Saturday, November 21st when hundreds of football enthusiasts gather at the facility to showcase their [...]
Advanced Placement Exams are developed by The College Board and offered to high school students nationwide in subjects ranging from English Literature to Calculus to Art History. Results from the AP Exams let students know if they are ready for college-level work and provide the rest of us with one [...]
From Harford County Public Schools:
Dr. Percy Vandella Williams was a true giant in the field of public education, not only in Harford County, but also in the state and nation. Born in rural Perryman, Dr. Williams spent an entire lifetime proving that education is the key to equality for all. [...]
On Thanksgiving morning, Havre de Grace-area residents can burn off some calories before the big feast and raise money for a great cause by participating in the 3rd Annual Bulle Rock Turkey Trot benefiting the Susquehanna Hose Company.
Open to the public for all age groups and fitness levels, the [...]
From Harford Center for the Arts:
WHAT: 2nd Annual “Dancing for the Arts” Gala with ballroom competition participants include Rick Dempsey, MASN Broadcaster/Oriole; Wini Roche, Harford County Tourism; Betsy Campion, Campion Insurance; Lyle Sheldon, President Upper Chesapeake Health; Jesse Bane, Harford County Sheriff; Jay Young, Brown, Brown & Young; Alan Doran, [...]
The following letter was received from Patrick McGrady:
On Monday, November 16, 2009 the Route 40 Republican Club hosted it’s first fundraising event at the Wetlands Golf Club in Aberdeen. More than 250 people attended the dinner and by 6:00PM the only space left was standing room.
Stephen Wright, the President of [...]
From Harford County government:
Jim Ports will be the guest speaker at the November 24, 2009 meeting of the Harford County Transportation Management Association (TMA).
The meeting will take place from 9:00–10:00 AM in Room 201 of the Higher Education and Applied Technology (HEAT) Center, 1201 Technology Drive in Aberdeen.
Mr. Ports brings [...]
The list of confirmed special guests attending Monday night’s Route 40 Republican Club Fundraiser in Aberdeen has grown to include Charles Lollar, Candidate for House of Reps, MD District 5; Dr. Jim Pelura, Maryland GOP Party Chairman; David Craig, Harford County Executive; and the featured speaker, former Gov. Bob Ehrlich.
It [...]
From Maryland State Police:
Date: November 14, 2009 Time: 0439 hrs. CC No. 09-53-0013662
(Street, MD): Troopers from the Maryland State Police Bel Air Barrack responded to MD 543, Ady Road, south of MD 646, Prospect Road, in reference to a two car motor vehicle collision.
The preliminary investigation revealed [...]
With the election in the history books and dust from campaign season starting to settle, Aberdeen’s candidates have finally found the time to reflect on their victories, defeats, and futures.
After 6 years on the city council, Mike Hiob considered leaving elected office altogether, but some chance conversations (with Gov. Martin [...]
From Maryland State Police:
Over the past several days business establishments in the Edgewood area have experienced four robberies that appeared to be committed by the same individual. The Friendly’s Restaurant, 1400 block of Pulaski Hwy, Edgewood, Md. was struck on two separate days: Monday, November 10 in the morning and [...]
At the request of Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie and several Edgewood residents, the Edgewood Community Council has called a special meeting to discuss Bill No. 09-36, Acquisition of Prologis Park, and it’s potential impact to the Edgewood Community.
WHAT: ECC SPECIAL MEETING
WHERE: Harford County Council Chambers, 212 [...]
The following was received from Al Redmer:
Good morning,
I would like to thank the more than 300 folks who fought the weather to help kickoff our campaign for State Senate! It was truly a humbling display of support. For those of you that were not able to make it last night, [...]
The town of Bel Air resolved another close election on Monday, and interest in the town administration was piqued by divisive campaigning. The town forum, which The Dagger moderated, was less contentious than most of the campaign despite good questions from town citizens.
Among the questions posed by attendees were several [...]
One of the joys of living where i do is having a clothesline to dry all laundry on. A day like today, sunny, little wind, is perfect for sheets, pillow cases, genes, shirts, skivvies, and all manner of socks, handkerchiefs and even jackets and sweaters. Seems as though the elastic [...]
From the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office:
Joseph I. Cassilly, State’s Attorney for Harford County, announced today the conviction of Demetrius D. Lovelace, Temple Hills, Maryland, for his participation in the murder of Alan Zurita of Havre De Grace, Maryland.
Lovelace was indicted for the murder and the case was tried before [...]
From the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office:
BEL AIR, MD- November 12, 2009- Despite the current economic woes the Harford County State’s Attorney collected $18.4 million dollars in child support payments in Fiscal Year 2009. The State’s Attorney’s Family Support Division increased collection by more than $600,000 over FY 2008. This [...]
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2012 (Columbia Pictures)
The Stab: A poor excuse for filmmaking lacking in virtually every department. Even sequences of grandiose Earthly devastation are dim and dull. With a two-and-a-half hour runtime, this isn’t a movie: it’s torture.
2012 is just as the ancient Mayans predicted: an earth-shattering, cataclysmic event unleashing [...]
From the Office of Del. Donna Stifler:
The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington (AOBA) has announced that Harford County State Delegate Donna Stifler (R, Distict 35A) will be honored on November 13 with an Outstanding Leadership Award for her tenacious pursuit of legislation to ensure the safety of [...]
From Maryland State Police:
EDGEWOOD, MD _ Troopers from the Maryland State Police at the Bel Air Barrack “D” are seeking assistance from the public to identify a middle-aged robber who held up a restaurant Tuesday night.
Shortly after 10 p.m., Troopers were called to the Friendly’s restaurant at 1407 Pulaski [...]
From the HCC sports desk:
BEL AIR, Md.—The No. 14 Harford women’s soccer team will return to the NJCAA Division-I National Tournament for the first time since 2006 after defeating Cape Fear, 4-0 in the District H Championship on Saturday at Harford Stadium. The Fighting Owls (17-2-1) and Sea Devils (15-5) [...]
The Greene Turtle on Main Street in Bel Air closed its doors Tuesday after the restaurant felt it was “unlikely” that a new lease agreement could be reached with its landlord.
In a statement to The Dagger, a company spokesman said the Greene Turtle parent company and its Bel Air franchise [...]
Each month the Harford County Health Department conducts routine inspections of 1,893 food service facilities. Some pass, some fail. These are their stories…
Below are all the critical health inspection violations for Harford County in October 2009:
7-Eleven Store #19677
1752 Jarrettsville Road
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
Violation: Food must be held at [...]
Nearly a week after Election Night, provisional and absentee ballots re-elected Town Commissioners David Carey and Robert Preston over challenger Greg Adolph.
Final results announced Monday afternoon at Bel Air Town Hall included five absentee ballots and two provisional ballots. From those, Preston collected four votes and Carey gained six votes, [...]
Incumbent Bel Air Town Commissioners Rob Preston and Dave Carey appear to have both won re-election, albeit narrowly over challenger Greg Adolph, after a final tally of provisional and absentee ballots on Monday afternoon.
With the results too close to call following the town’s Nov. 3 municipal election, an absentee ballot [...]
From Harford County Public Schools:
The Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) recently announced the finalists for the 2009-10 Maryland Distinguished Scholar Award, which include three students from Harford County Public Schools (HCPS).
The finalists from HCPS are Alex Hutcheson, senior at C. Milton Wright High School; Drew Thatcher, senior at C. Milton [...]
The following letter was received from Michael Perrone, Jr. of Belcamp, MD:
I would like to offer an analogy that I believe accurately illustrates the current state of health care costs in this country. Think of our health insurance system as a house in the middle of a hurricane. Water is [...]
Havre de Grace resident Juanita L. Warman was among the 13 people killed in Thursday’s shooting at Fort Hood in Texas, according to national media reports.
While Warman and the dozen others who died in Thursday’s attack have not yet been officially named by the Department of Defense, their names, Warman’s [...]
At a number of Harford County Public Schools where the scarce H1N1 vaccine has been offered, a majority of students did not have parental consent and therefore were not immunized in school.
In six out of the 11 public schools where it has been administered, less than half of the [...]
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A Christmas Carol (Disney)
The Stab: Visually spectacular, then some more—to the point of monotony. A scary story more than a Holiday moralistic tale, with emotional resonance suffocated by its showy display.
Stuffed fuller than a Christmas goose, Disney’s animated adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic tale is [...]
The following letter was received from the office of Del. J.B. Jennings:
Dear Editor:
It is that time of the year. American families are preparing to celebrate their family traditions and homecomings on Thanksgiving as well as begin their early holiday shopping. Yet, amid the enjoyment of these festive times and [...]
Bel Air Tea Party organizer Tony Passaro loaded up two charter buses in the parking lot of the Harford County Government building in Bel Air this morning, headed for a health care protest in Washington D. C.
Passaro said he had about 100 people, whom he called “The Old Maryland [...]
The Harford County Health Department will offer the injectable H1N1 vaccine to pregnant women and children aged 6 months to 18 years, on Friday, November 6th at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., rain or shine.
Health Department spokesman Bill Wiseman said the clinic is restricted to pregnant [...]
A bill to repeal Harford County’s development impact fee lost a co-sponsor and was defeated in a 6 to 1 vote of the Harford County Council on November 3 (Tuesday). Councilman Chad Shrodes was a co-sponsor of the repeal effort, but asked for his name to be removed from the [...]
It’s going to be a very long weekend for three Bel Air Town Commissioner candidates.
Incumbents Robert Preston and David Carey led challenger Greg Adolph by a razor-thin margin in the results of Tuesday’s voting. Nothing will be settled until Monday, when provisional ballots are verified and the remaining absentee ballots [...]
As of 8:48 PM on Tuesday, November 3rd, here are the Aberdeen election results:
winners in bold and italics
Mayor:
Michael Bennett – 982
Michael Hiob – 739
Barbara Kreamer – 139
City Council:
Ruth Elliott – 1236
Bruce Garner – 1123
Ron Kupferman – 967
Sandy Landbeck – 1077
Trudie Norman – [...]
The race for Bel Air Town Commissioner is too close to call, with incumbents Robert Preston and David Carey and challenger Greg Adolph separated by a razor-thin margin Tuesday night.
Preston led the field with 414 votes, followed by Carey with 411 and Greg Adolph with 410. Ricky Davis received 356 [...]
Keep checking in here to see updates from the frontlines of the Bel Air Election:
11/3/2009 3:44 PM
A few pics from the scene:
11/3/2009 3:30 PM
With beautiful fall weather, candidates and voters have been talking outside of town hall as what has been the most [...]
At least one mailer making the rounds over the last week appears to use the Town of Bel Air’s official seal in violation of the town’s charter, which in Bel Air is what passes for massive campaign scandal.
The flyer uses the seal and town letterhead as part of a notice [...]
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:
(Bel Air, MD – November 2, 2009) Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested several subjects on November 1, 2009 approximately 1:20 a.m. on the parking lot of Tully’s Bar located at 2403 Bel Air Road Fallston, Maryland.
The Harford County Emergency Operations Center received several 911 [...]
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:
Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a domestic dispute that occurred in the 1000 block of Ellicott Drive Bel Air, Maryland on October 31, 2009 at approximately 1210 p.m. that resulted in the death of resident Jason Lawrence, 23.
A 911 call was received by the [...]
From Maryland State Police:
On November 1, 2009 at approximately 01:22 a.m. troopers from the Bel Air Barrack responded to Tully’s Bar located at 2403 Belair Road, Fallston, Md. to assist the Harford County Sheriff’s office with a fight in progress.
Upon arrival it was learned that one of the confrontations involved [...]
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