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Check Fraud, Speed Camera History, Keith Urban Pics

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Busy week last week? Want to catch up? Here are some of the top stories from Howard County:


HCPSS: Elkridge Landing iPad Program Exceeds Expectations
HCPSS plans to buy more tablet devices following survey results.

Goodwill Goes Back to School
Take advantage of Goodwill's sale in time for back-to-school shopping.

Your Photos from Keith Urban at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Go to the show? Show us!

Former Oakland Mills Student Pleads Guilty for Role in Cab Robbery
The student held an airsoft gun to the head of a cab driver and said, "I'm going to kill you," according to the prosecutor.

Jarrett's Son, Attorney React To Court's Decision
Robert Jarrett's son said he was happy with the court's decision.

Police: Smash and Grab Suspects May Be Part of Larger Check Fraud Scheme
Police reported a detective was conducting an extensive investigation into a group who travel from Florida to steal purses, then commit check fraud.

Suspicious Substance Found at Offices of Rep. Elijah Cummings
The Baltimore City Fire Department hazardous materials team was called to the offices on Wednesday morning.

Pigs, Cows and Carnival Rides: An Evening at the Howard County Fair
Scenes from the 2013 Howard County Fair from the fairgrounds in West Friendship, MD.

MDTA Officers Honored for Bravery in Howard County
The officers risked their own safety to push a suspect out of the way of a dangerous collision.

A Brief History of Speed Camera Vandalism in Maryland
In the latest incident in Montgomery County police say someone blacked-out the window on a speed camera. Such vandalism is nothing new in Maryland.


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