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Howard County Top News: Elkridge Students get iPads, Police Chase in Ellicott City and More

Check out the top news stories from around Howard County the week of June 17. 2013

Crime & Public Safety:

Howard County Police Helicopter Suffered 'Substantial' Damage Says NTSB

Federal officials said the helicopter was traveling at about 140 mph, 600 feet above the ground when it was forced to make an emergency landing in Columbia.

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Motorcycle Driver Hit by Truck

Tusharkumar Patel, 23, was taken to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma after he fell off of his motorcycle and was hit by a box truck.

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Son Sentenced for Stabbing Dad in Ellicott City

The 28-year-old was sentenced to 25 years for stabbing his father over a credit card dispute.

Man Charged for 'Huffing', Starting Police Chase in Ellicott City

Although a gun shot was fired, no one was injured, police said.

Beware Bears in Howard County

Bear sightings aren't limited to the rural west. The State Department of Natural Resources warns suburbanites to look out for black bears closer to home.

Business:

Merriweather Named Fourth Best Amphitheater in America by Rolling Stone Magazine

The rankings examined concert venues across the country.

Foreman Wolf Opening Restaurant at Columbia's Lakefront

The lakefront location will be home to a new restaurant owned by two of Baltimore's biggest names in dining.

Schools:

Elkridge Landing Students, Teachers to get iPads

OMG! In an attempt to keep up with the times, students and teachers at this middle school will be working on tablets next year.

Government:

Howard County Looks to Overhaul Stormwater Legislation

The new plan will charge standard rates for residential properties of varying sizes.


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