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March 14, 2019

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Howard County lawmakers poised to repeal tax on mobile homes

The tax on mobile homes generates less than $700,000 in revenue for Howard County annually.

At 100 days, Howard County Executive Ball speaks on transitions, climate change and flooding in Ellicott City

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball sat down with the Howard County Times earlier this week to reflect on his first 100 days in his new job, historic Ellicott City and how he hopes to improve.

Howard County launches 'It's OK to Ask' campaign to combat youth suicide

The “It’s OK to Ask” campaign focusing on encouraging youth and adults to talk openly about suicide and suicide prevention, as a part of a plan developed by the Howard County Health Department.

Some Maryland students could return to school in August as legislature moves against Hogan's order

The Maryland House of Delegates followed the state Senate in approving a bill undoing Gov. Larry's Hogan's order that the academic year at public schools begin after Labor Day. The chambers passed the legislation by margins large enough to override a veto, should Hogan exercise that power.

Former Maryland Gov. Harry Hughes, champion of clean government and a clean Chesapeake Bay, dies at 92

Harry Roe Hughes, the 57th governor of Maryland who was a champion of clean government and a clean Chesapeake Bay, died Wednesday, according to his family. He was 92.

ShopRite's Andy Klein left his mark by the good he did for others, friends and family say at his service

The world will always see ShopRite's president, Andy Klein — in a visit to a hospital, in an addict who is recovering and most importantly, when people act nicer to each other.

Maryland retail, restaurant industries join national push to hire former inmates

Maryland trade groups representing the retail and restaurant industries have joined a national push to expand hiring of former inmates.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson apologizes after being captured on Instagram video driving 105 mph

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson received some unwanted attention Wednesday when TMZ Sports reported that he was driving 105 mph in a video he posted to his Instagram feed the day before.