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October 16, 2018

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Hurdles remain before buildings can be demolished in historic Ellicott City

Monday, Oct 15

Many questions remain about plans to demolish or move flood-prone buildings in Ellicott City's historic downtown. What's next?

Former Howard County police officer pleads guilty to falsifying overtime

The 14-year police force veteran Clate Moton-Jackson, 41, of Sabillasville, pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count and agreed to pay $15,000 in restitution and to step down from his position in a plea deal with prosecutors, according to Howard County police.

Fired manager sues Howard County for alleged discrimination

A former Howard County employee is suing his past employer for alleged discrimination, according to a lawsuit.

In Laurel and Howard County, it's time for ghostly encounters and spooky tales

As the days grow shorter and the nights darker, the month of October offers a goody bag of tricks and treats for those in the mood to fool with spirits.

Sears to close five Maryland stores as struggling retailer files for bankruptcy

Sears Holdings Corp., parent of the Sears and Kmart retail chains, filed for bankruptcy protection early Monday — a last-ditch effort to save an American icon that shaped shopping habits for more than a century.

Howard County varsity roundup, Oct. 15

Howard County varsity roundup.

Five Things We Learned from the Ravens' 21-0 win over the Tennessee Titans

From the Ravens' faith in Michael Crabtree to their emerging defensive identity under coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale, here are five things we learned from a 21-0 victory in Tennessee.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died at 65

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died at 65.