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October 24, 2018

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Howard County's ballot question asks voters to give council more time to consider local legislation

Tuesday, Oct 23

A question on the general election ballot asks voters to change rules in Howard County to give the County Council more time to consider proposed legislation.

McIlvain, Marriotts Ridge in control again after opening round of 1A/2A state golf tournament

Marriotts Ridge golf, led by junior Faith McIlvain, is out in front by 19 shots following the opening round of the 1A/2A state championship golf tournament at the University of Maryland Golf Course on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018.

Atholton volleyball sweeps Centennial to win second straight county title

The Raiders remained undefeated on Tuesday with a 3-0 victory over the Eagles.

Howard County varsity roundup, Oct. 23

Howard County varsity roundup for Oct. 23.

Early voting in Maryland starts Thursday. Here's what you need to know.

Early voting for the general election in Maryland runs Thursday, Oct. 25 through Nov. 1. Polls are open each day, including Saturday and Sunday. The polls will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. In past elections, lines have formed in the morning but have dwindled as the day goes on.

Orioles' Chris Davis on the offseason: 'I know there's a lot of work to be done'

Orioles first baseman Chris Davis was in Baltimore for the Beltway Brews and Boards Celebrity Cornhole Tournament on Monday. Davis, who batted .168/.243/.296 in 2018, said the season "was unacceptable. Extremely frustrating, extremely disappointing in so many different areas."

University System of Maryland regents met about Maryland's football culture in wake of Jordan McNair death

An eight-person commission was tasked with probing allegations of a toxic culture within the team after the death of 19-year-old offensive lineman Jordan McNair. The former McDonogh standout died after suffering a heatstroke during practice in College Park.

Schmuck: Dodgers-Red Sox World Series should be great fun — if you can stay awake for all of it

The 2018 World Series should be quite a show, with the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers in a bicoastal battle of baseball titans. That is, if you can stay awake and not miss anything.