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Allergies bloom early with warm winter
Allergy sufferers throughout the region have fallen victim to an uncharacteristically warm winter that has caused tree pollen to skyrocket earlier than in past years, sending scores into allergy-induced misery, according to Howard County Health Officer Peter Beilenson.
Report: Howard County is Maryland's healthiest
A new report finds that Howard County is the healthiest place to live in Maryland, while Baltimore city is ranked as the worst.
Man pleads guilty to using ATM skimming devices
The U.S. attorney's office say a Moldovan man has admitted to using an ATM skimming device to get debit and credit card numbers.
Newt Gingrich making several Maryland stops
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is set to make several campaign stops in Maryland.
Howard Co. names Foose school superintendent
Renee A. Foose, deputy superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools, has been selected as the superintendent in Howard County. She will be the first woman to hold the position. Meanwhile, another candidate for the Howard County slot has been named superintendent in Baltimore County.
School fight in Howard County ends in assault charges
A video that's gone viral shows an unusual fight outside a Howard County school, and now charges have been filed in connection to the incident.
Police warn of dangers of 'bottle bombs'
Police and firefighters are warning about a common prank where empty plastic bottles are turned into dangerous explosive devices.
Jury deliberating in Md. hospital slaying case
A Howard County jury is deciding the fate of a man charged with strangling a fellow patient at a maximum-security state mental hospital
Temporary courthouse move in Howard County halted
A judge has rejected a plan to relocate court proceedings in Howard County because security issues couldn't be worked out at the temporary location.
Bill aims for accountability after audits
A Howard County lawmaker wants to make state agencies more accountable when repeated shortcomings are cited in state audits.
Foosball junkies battle for the championship
Around the world, it's hard to overstate the enthusiasm for soccer. Millions of fans bleed their team's colors. So, perhaps it's not surprising that an arcade version of the game remains popular, including here.
Mental hospital workers call for staffing boost
Workers at Maryland's maximum-security mental hospital called on lawmakers Wednesday to support staffing increases at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center included in Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed budget.
About a hundred dead birds block I-95 traffic
Hundreds of dead birds blocked traffic for hours Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 95 in Laurel.
Elijah Cummings to get service award
Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings is being honored with a service award by the Howard County Center of African American Culture.
Columbia man identified as victim in fatal crash
Maryland State Police have identified a man who died Wednesday night in a fatal crash on eastbound I-70 near New Market.
4 animals rescued from home ready for adoption
The four pets that survived went without food or water for more than a week, according to Howard County Police spokeswoman Elizabeth Schroen.
Missing Howard Co. man found
Daniel Wayne Konick was last seen around 6 p.m. Friday in Columbia, Maryland.
Md. woman arrested on charge of torching own home
A Mount Airy woman faces a bond-review hearing after she was arrested on an arson charge for allegedly setting fire to her own home.
2-alarm fire damages motel in Howard County
Authorities are investigating a two-alarm fire that damaged a motel in Elkridge and closed Route 1 for hours.
Mail, package bandits run off with Christmas gifts
First the Grinch stole Christmas, and now he's stealing mail and packages.
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