Ellicott City Burglary Suspect Arrested in Columbia Dumpster Police said a man believed to be involved in a string of Ellicott City cat burglaries was arrested after attempting to hide in a dumpster on Tamar Drive in Columbia. Google: Flu Cases Still Soaring In Maryland Google Flu Trends "uses aggregated Google search data to estimate current flu activity around the world in near real-time," its website stated. Howard County Schools Nationally Recognized for School Nutrition, Physical Education Howard County public schools have received national distinction from the U.S. Department of …

Teenager Critical After Collision Outside Ellicott City High School An 18-year-old was taken to Shock Trauma and four other teenagers to Howard County General Hospital. Foose Presents $721 Million Budget The budget is an increase of 2.5 percent over the fiscal year 2013 budget. New Study Claims Chain Store Wine and Beer Sales Would Increase Revenue A study recently released by a Maryland group found approximately $100 million in new business revenue could be generated from sales of beer and wine in chain stores. Ellicott City Woman to Stand Trial in Husband's Death Woman is accused of killing…

  Police Arrest Suspected 'Peeping Tom' Police say Columbia man may have also secretly recorded at least two additional women.  Merchants Ask for Parking Project to be Postponed Steve Lafferty forwards request to the County Executive to postpone meters, sensors after a spirited meeting. Report: Poll Shows Marylanders Support Same Sex Marriage A newly released Washington Post poll shows residents favor upholding the same sex marriage law. Iron Bridge Gives Up Their Shirts After Losing Bet to AIDA Staff at Iron Bridge Wine Co. had to wear shirts saying "I'd rather be at AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar…

Two Killed in Oct. 7 Fatal Collision, 8-Year-Old Seriously Injured More information about the deadly collision was released Tuesday by state police. Suspected Door Kick-in Burglars Released on $15,000 Bail Police said the duo stole more than $22,000 in firearms, jewelry and electronics, but were able to post bail of $15,000 each the day after their Oct. 4 arrest. Missing Columbia Woman Last Seen Oct. 1. Friends and family are worried about the whereabouts of Carol Choe, 30, who was last seen at her residence in Columbia on Oct. 1. Main Street Parking: Residents Weigh in The County has …

Former Harley-Davidson Spot Sold The Troy Hill property in Elkridge, vacant for more than a year, sold for $4 million. Race Road Developer Says Intermodal Not Off the Table Development executive says the state could condemn land to build an intermodal facility in Elkridge. Route 1 Restaurant Renamed Sushi Q Bar and Grill The venue that was formerly Hokkaido has changed ownership and ambience. Farewell Forest Diner After nearly 70 years, the Forest Diner is closing. River Hill Prom Will Not Be Canceled Because of Prank  A senior "prank" at River Hill High School that went too far will not lead…