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Coale leaving CA to run for seat in District 9B

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:04:12 EDT

Columbia Association Board of Directors member Tom Coale announced June 18 he will resign his position to seek a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates in 2014, representing the newly formed District 9B. Coale, a popular blogger in Howard County, announced his decision at a fundraiser in Ellicott City.

Foose unveils new strategic plan for Howard schools

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:45:00 EDT

For years, the Howard County Public School System has had two goals: that each student meet rigorous academic standards and perform at or above grade level, and that each student will do so in a safe and nurturing environment.

Columbia man pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:53:00 EDT

The Columbia man indicted on 93 counts of animal cruelty and neglect after 40 dead animals were found inside his townhouse pleaded guilty to six counts of animal cruelty in Howard County Circuit Court Monday, according to State's attorney spokesman Wayne Kirwan.

Local Boston bombing victim leaves in-patient therapy

By Yvonne Wenger , The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:41:43 EDT

Brannock moves into mother's home after two-week stay at Baltimore rehab facility

The first chapter of Boston Marathon bombing victim Erika Brannock's recovery ended Tuesday when she hoisted herself from a wheelchair into the passenger seat of a silver Honda CR-V and her mother drove out of the Kernan Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation parking lot.

Man caught in police pursuit charged with attempted murder

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:19:00 EDT

The man apprehended by Howard County Police following a police pursuit through Ellicott City Tuesday has been charged with attempted murder after police say he attempted to hit an officer with his car.

Howard Police, CA to increase pathway safety

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:50:00 EDT

Howard County Police and the Columbia Association are partnering to increase safety along Columbia's 93.5 miles of pathways by labeling all bridges and trails with an alphanumeric coding system.

Police: Man exposed himself to women in Columbia Target

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:26:00 EDT

Howard Police release photo of suspect

Howard County Police are searching for a man who reportedly exposed himself to two women inside the co-ed fitting room area of the Columbia Target store this past weekend.

Coale to resign from CA Board to seek public office

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:30:00 EDT

Columbia Association Board of Directors member and popular blogger Tom Coale plans to resign from his post on the CA Board to seek public office.

Howard police arrest 12 at Ellicott City DUI checkpoint

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:14:00 EDT

Howard County Police arrested 12 people over the weekend at a DUI sobriety checkpoint set up at the intersection of Route 40 westbound and Governors Run Way in Ellicott City.

Siddiqui enters District 13 delegate race

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:40:00 EDT

Howard County Board of Education member Janet Siddiqui announced last week she is running for a seat in 2014 to represent District 13 in the Maryland House of Delegates.