Monday, February 4, 2013
Top stories from Howard County Patch websites.
13-Year-Old Among Those Charged in Serial Howard County Burglaries One 13-year-old, two 14-year-olds and a 17-year-old are believed to be involved with a string of burglaries that began in November, police said. Landscaper Dies on the Job in Howard County Michael Dingle, of Catonsville, owned Natural Way Design and Landscaping. Ellicott City Flooding 'You Get Used to it' A few inches of rain in the basement isn't all that bad, according to some Main Street merchants. Storm Damage: Flooding, Road Closures and Downed Trees Heavy rainfall overnight on Wednesday soaked Howard County. Patapsco River Goes 'Completely' Over its Bank in Ellicott City (UPDATED) Flooding has led to road closures in the Historic District and Baltimore County. Ulman…
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Start off your week with the big news you may have missed from around Maryland.
Public Safety: Purses stolen, windows broken for attention, heater for cats ignites boat & home Fourteen purses valued at $35,050 were stolen from the Louis Vuitton store at the Towson Town Center. A man was found shot and stabbed in a wooded area of Glen Burnie early Sunday. A Frederick woman was killed in an accident on Interstate 270 southbound. A Cub Hill man was arrested and charged in a series of break-ins at businesses in Parkville and Fullerton and reportedly told officers that he had committed the crimes "for attention." A Joppatowne family was trying to keep stray neighborhood cats warm, instead the heater ignited a boat and their home, causing significant damage. Health & Education: Schools close early for snow; new name picked…
Monday, January 21, 2013
Start off your week with the news from around the state in crime, business and politics.
Public Safety: Naval Academy rape, gun control and school safety A Naval Academy professor is charged in the 2011 rape of a midshipman. Maj. Mark A. Thompson, 43, is undergoing an Article 32 hearing, which is similar to a grand jury hearing, at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. Two gun vendors were arrested in Timonium after they were caught selling illegal, high-capacity bullet magazines to undercover police at a local gun and knife show. In light of the Sandy Hook shootings, some Maryland legislators are hoping to make their schools safer. Anne Arundel County's delegation is introducing a bill that would put an armed resource officer in all of Maryland's public schools, while in Montgomery County, a councilman is hoping to …
Monday, December 10, 2012
Top headlines from news in Howard County during the week from Dec. 2 to Dec. 7, 2012.
Trial Postponed for Man Accused of Killing, Burying Wife A new court date for Robert Jarrett Jr. will be set this week. Same-Sex Couples Can Now Obtain Marriage Licenses in Howard County The licenses will become effective on Jan. 1, 2013. Comment: 'What the Heck is Going on?' For the second time in a month, Patch readers question bail set for a suspected criminal. County Schools Not Selected as Finalist for Race to the Top Grant Howard County Schools are no longer in the running for a $20 to $30 million federal grant. Recreation and Parks Working on Solution for Blandair Noise County's recreation and parks director says, "We know we have to figure out a way to reduce noise impact." Police: Man Robbed in Cheesecake Factory Bathroom Two …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Top stories around Howard County this past week.
School Board Approves Redistricting Plan Plan will shift 1,860 elementary students next year. Parking in Ellicott City? There's an App for That A new mobile application that shows available parking in the Historic District has gone online. Columbia Teen Arrested for Armed Robbery at Community Mailbox The teen allegedly stole a wallet from a man as he was retrieving his mail. Ellicott City Frog a First for Maryland But the squirrel tree frog is not the first new species found by Herp-searching Marylanders. Santa and Poinsettia Tree Usher in Holidays at Mall in Columbia Construction began on the poinsettia tree Thursday while Santa made his grand entrance. Black Friday Guide - Howard County Check out Black Friday sales at major retailers …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Headlines from Howard County Patches from Nov. 2 - Nov. 9 2012.
Columbia Father Delivers Surprise Election Day Baby 'It was simultaneously awesome, scary and nerve-racking at the same time,' said the Columbia father who delivered his daughter early Tuesday morning. De Lacy Says She'll Ask 'Tough Questions' as School Board Member The former teacher also says redistricting process is 'broken.' Casino Looks to Move Fast on Table Games The operators of Maryland Live! said it will move fast to hire 1,000 new workers and install table games now that voters have approved expanded gambling. Maryland Voters Approve Same-Sex Marriage DREAM Act, expanded gambling and congressional redistricting also survive referendum challenges. Former Teacher to Join Incumbents on School Board Ann De Lacy will join Janet …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Headlines from around Howard County.
Howard County Weathers Sandy Well Despite some power outages and a few incidents, overall the county stayed safe during the storm. $30 Million Grant Application Fails to Receive Union Signature School Board approves grant, but Howard County Education Association says it doesn’t have enough time to vote on it. Laying the Foundation: Parking Meters on the Way The meters on Main Street in Ellicott City will be installed next week, but won't charge until after Jan. 1 Photos: Hurricane Sandy's Destruction Along East Coast While residents and officials continue to clean up after a superstorm hit the East Coast, we take a look at the most dramatic images from the superstorm. No Mandatory Evacuations on Main Street Officials say the river held …
Monday, October 22, 2012
A suspected 'peeping tom' was arrested after police release a photo of him to news outlets and parking on Main Street in Ellicott City continues to draw controversy.
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." Medical Examiner: Former Howard High Football Player Died from Drug Overdose Joey Bonavitacola's sudden death was caused by the combined effects of …
Sunday, October 14, 2012
The suspected door-kick burglars posted bail, Main Street parking issues and Wegmans reveals what they're going to use that second-floor space for.
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 scheduled a meeting with Ellicott City Historic District Residents to discuss the possibility of implementing a residential parking permit program alongside a new parking meter system set for Main Street and Maryland Avenue. Wegmans Reveals Use for Upstairs Space The space that was proposed for a liquor…
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