Columbia man pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges

Columbia man pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges

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...

Foose unveils new strategic plan for Howard schools

Foose unveils new strategic plan for Howard schools

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...

Siddiqui enters District 13 delegate race

Siddiqui enters District 13 delegate race

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.

Police: Man exposed himself to women in Columbia Target

Police: Man exposed himself to women in Columbia Target

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.

John Davis named Howard County Athletics Coordinator

John Davis named Howard County Athletics Coordinator

After several months of searching, Howard County has its new Coordinator of Athletics. John Davis, who has spent the last 17 years as a coach or athletic administrator at Glenelg High School, was...

Guzzone announces bid for state Senate

Guzzone announces bid for state Senate

Del. Guy Guzzone, a Columbia Democrat, announced Thursday that he will run for Sen. Jim Robey's open Senate seat in 2014.

Howard schools announce transfers, promotions

Superintendent Renee Foose Thursday night announced more than 30 transfers and promotions among principals and assistant principals in the Howard County Public School System for the next school year.

Stitz passes her love of books to her students

Stitz passes her love of books to her students

Cindy Stitz is a self-described "book-a-saurus." Her classroom at Clarksville Elementary School is overflowing with books, crammed into a bookshelf, tucked into nooks and crannies and lining the...

After redistricting, Howard parents and students look ahead

After redistricting, Howard parents and students look ahead

Catherine DiMaggio is finishing her kindergarten classes this week at Veterans Elementary School in Ellicott City. She loves the school — the teachers, the building and especially the mascot,...

Newnan announces candidacy for Howard sheriff

Newnan announces candidacy for Howard sheriff

Howard County Police Capt. John Newnan announced plans earlier this month to run for sheriff in the 2014 election.

No significant storm damage reported in Howard

While a flash-flood warning and watch remain in effect for Howard County, there have been no confirmed reports of significant damage within the county during Thursday's tornado watch, according to a...

Howard Police terminate officer suing department for discrimination

Howard Police terminate officer suing department for discrimination

The black female Howard County Police officer suing the department in United States District Court for racial discrimination was fired last week, approximately one week after her attorney filed an...

Kittleman makes run for Howard County executive official

Kittleman makes run for Howard County executive official

State Sen. Allan Kittleman described himself as an independent voice for Howard County residents as he officially announced his campaign for county executive Tuesday in front of more than 250...

Kittleman waits for an opponent [Editorial]

Kittleman waits for an opponent [Editorial]

One half of the Howard County executive race became official Tuesday when Republican state Sen. Allan Kittleman announced his candidacy.

Ever tailgated at a polo match? Here's a rare opportunity[Clarksville]

The eighth annual Ten Oaks Cup Polo Match will be held at the Lewis family farm, 6005 Ten Oaks Road, on Saturday, June 22. Gates open at noon.

Howard students explore the many possibilities of STEM

Howard students explore the many possibilities of STEM

At one end of the room, children pressed their faces up to a glass tank with bright eyes as they watched an underwater robot. Off in another corner, kids strained their necks to look at giant...

Columbia mall redevelopment begins to 'come to life'

Columbia mall redevelopment begins to 'come to life'

Five months after ground broke on the expansion and redevelopment of the Mall in Columbia, the L.L. Bean facade to the mall is all that remains of the 30,000 square-foot store.

Mall in Columbia construction [Pictures]

Mall in Columbia construction [Pictures]

Photos of the construction at the Mall in Columbia, on Monday, June 10, 2013, where the L.L.Bean store and an adjacent parking lot are being replaced by a large, outdoor area for mall-goers.

The Howard County STEM Festival 2013 [Pictures]

The Howard County STEM Festival 2013 [Pictures]

The 1st annual Howard County STEM Festival is held at Howard County Community College on Sunday, June 9.

The Legacy Project Step Show and Basketball Tournament [Pictures]

The Legacy Project Step Show and Basketball Tournament [Pictures]

The Domestic Violence Center of Howard County (DVC) sponsored The Legacy Project Step Show and 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, June 8, at the Howard County Sports Center.

Kittleman to launch campaign for Howard executive

Kittleman to launch campaign for Howard executive

State Sen. Allan Kittleman, a West Friendship Republican, is set to officially launch his campaign for Howard County executive in 2014.


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