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October 1, 2018

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As decision nears on Ellicott City flood mitigation bills, a mix of hope and 'dilemma'

Friday, Sep 28

On Monday, the Howard County Council is scheduled to vote on a bill that would allocate nearly $17 million toward a five-year flood control plan. The bills represent part of a larger, $50 million package.

'An especially tough year': Howard County salutes fallen firefighters with bells, bagpipes

The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services hosted its third annual honor and remembrance ceremony Sunday, under a towering American flag hoisted high by a pair of ladder trucks at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Marriottsville. 

Glenelg Country School official resigns after allegation of sexual misconduct

An associate head of school at Glenelg Country resigned after an allegation that he engaged in a sexual relationship with a student, school officials wrote in a Thursday letter to families.

Veterans, active personnel receive professional attire for transition to civilian life

The second annual Marching Our Veterans Back to Work fair provided active military personnel and veterans with professional work attire and access to jobs and services in Maryland.

Columbia author aims to tap youthful hope for Earth's future in cautionary 'The Big Melt'

Ned Tillman, a Columbia scientist with two nonfiction books on the environment to his credit, will hold a book launch of his latest work, "The Big Melt," from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 15 at Food Plenty in Clarksville Commons.

Ravens use stingy second-half defense to defeat archrival Steelers, 26-14

The Ravens jump out to a 14-0 lead, allow Pittsburgh to tie the game in the second quarter, then shut the Steelers out in the second half for a 26-14 victory Sunday night.

Orioles beat Astros, 4-0, with combined one-hitter in season finale, avoid loss No. 116

Players and pitchers likely to be back with the Orioles in 2019 fuel season-ending 4-0 win over the Houston Astros at Camden Yards in the final game of the season.

Howard football pummels River Hill to stay in county title race

A slew of crucial individual efforts powered Howard to a 22-7 home win against River Hill on Friday.