Andrew Michaels
Andrew Michaels is the cops and court reporter for the Howard County Times, covering the latest news in criminal and civil proceedings. He recently served as a crime reporter for Southern Maryland Newspapers at the Maryland Independent in Waldorf. He's a Frederick County native and graduated from Towson University in December 2013.
Recent Articles
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Howard County emergency management director looks to strengthen school communication
When wintry weather is in the forecast, decisions to delay or close Howard County schools are not made “on a whim,” said Tom McNeal, the school system’s new director of security, emergency preparedness and response. Instead, security, safety and risk management teams thoughtfully deliberate the...
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Kittleman's legislation provides aid to veteran-owned businesses in Howard County
Veteran-owned business may have an easier time procuring county purchasing contracts under legislation filed Friday by Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman. Through the Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise program, the county’s Office of Purchasing will inform veteran-owned businesses of procurement...
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Committee shares top 3 names for new Hanover elementary school
Howard County’s School Naming/Renaming Committee Tuesday recommended its top three naming choices for Elementary School 42, leading with Hanover Hills Elementary. The second and third choices on the list were Hanover Crossing Elementary and Oxford Square Elementary. The Board of Education is expected...
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Howard fire officials share safety tips after spike in heat-related fires
Howard County firefighters have battled five fires in the past four weeks and are urging residents to take extra precautions this winter, a season when the number of home fires spike due to heating systems. Fire officials said that since Nov. 29, they have responded to four residential fires and...
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Howard County Board of Education votes not to keep later start times of school days
The county Board of Education rescinded a motion Dec. 19 that was passed in February that called for later starting times at county schools beginning in 2018. The board retained the current start and dismissal times for next year. Board member Kirsten Coombs said on Facebook any changes to start...
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Ellicott City letter carrier finds solace in holiday hustle and bustle
Mail never stops moving at the Ellicott City post office. Letter carrier Dave Colbert began his shift last week on a windy, 21-degree morning inspecting his van before loading it with boxes and bins. The 58-year-old said he was “in for a cold one” and climbed into the driver’s seat, a holiday workload...
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School board names Martirano as superintendent of Howard schools
The Board of Education Tuesday named Michael Martirano permanent superintendent of Howard County public schools, extending his contract through June 2022. A letter of intent was signed by Martirano and board Chairwoman Cindy Vaillancourt Dec. 19 to begin contract negotiations. The board’s decision...
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Laurel man pleads guilty to drug-related armed robbery in Clarksville
A 19-year-old Laurel man pleaded guilty Monday to an April armed robbery in Clarksville, where he and an accomplice planned to complete a drug transaction but stole more than $13,000 in belongings. In addition to two counts of armed robbery, Abdilai Karim Sesay Braima pleaded guilty to first-degree...