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Top News: Elkridge Bus Accident, a Peppy 3-Legged Cat and a Mystery Mega Millions Ticket
Patch brings you the top headlines of the week from Elkridge and Howard County.
Elkridge School Bus Accident Delays Students
A school bus clipped a car while transporting 12 students to Elkridge Elementary on Thursday, school officials said.
Commercial Burglary in Elkridge: Howard County Crime Reports
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Find out where the crime is happening in Elkridge and in surrounding areas.
The First Day of School in Howard County Will Be….
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Howard County public school students and parents can now start planning for the 2013-14 first day of school.
Howard County Teacher Nationally Recognized for Using Technology in Music Education
Richard McCready, music technology teacher at River Hill High School, has been selected as the 2013 winner of the TI:ME Teacher of the Year Award.
Slain Centennial High Grad 'Took Life the Right Way'
Reports of Stephen Alex Rane paint the picture of a gregarious, inquisitive young man with a kind streak.
PHOTOS: Columbia's Downtown Transformation
A look at the plans currently being constructed or debated in Downtown Columbia.
Lacrosse Unlimited Opens Columbia Store
The new lacrosse speciality store is located near the Giant off of Old Annapolis Road.
Baltimore Man Sentenced for Columbia Mall Jewelry Store Robbery
The man along with two others stole 35 Rolex watches from the jewelry store.
I'm Poppy. And I'm still peppy after losing a leg. Let's play!
Defense Attorneys in Phylicia Barnes Murder Seek New Trial
Attorneys question state's key witness, jury's verdict.
Mega Millions Ticket Bought in Howard County
The Mt. Airy purchase is worth $26 million.
School Start Times: Too Early or Just Right?
The issue of school start times is getting national attention. What do you think?
Maryland County Execs Fear Sequester Effects
Howard, Prince George's and Montgomery County officials say federal spending cuts would wreak havoc on local economy.
County Economic Development CEO Applies to be Anne Arundel County Executive
Laura Neuman is one of 16 applicants for the newly-open job.
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