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- Howard County Public School System retirees 65 and over are outraged and scared because of a three-year health plan assigned to them starting Jan. 1. As of Dec. 6, HCPSS is trying to fix the problem. Still retirees aren't sleeping well these days, but sleep will be the least of their problems, if this plan goes into effect on Jan. 1.
- A change in benefits for retired Howard County Public School System employees will compromise their health care. Superintendent Renee Foose said the school system is working with United Health Care to address concerns, and health care costs will be covered by the system if a solution isn't reached.
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Steven C. Snelgrove takes over leadership at Howard hospital from Broccolino - Steven C. Snelgrove has been appointed to succeed Vic Broccolino in January as President and CEO of Howard County General Hospital, the hospital announced Monday.
- Congratulations to the staff of Neighbor Ride, in Columbia, on their award of $10,000 from Tom's of Maine.
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- When Maryam Qayumi started working for Chase Brexton Health Services in Columbia in August 2012, the center didn't have a specific employee dedicated to managing the new patients that walk through its doors everyday in search of health care options.
- Alexis Ohanian rose from Howard High School to build reddit, a top-50 website, and is now paving the way for other web entrepreneurs with his book "Without Their Permission".
- Ellen Irene Rhudy, a writer and activist for Patapsco Valley environmental causes who also performed in community theater productions, died of leukemia complications Nov. 24 at Howard County General Hospital. The Marriottsville resident was 69.
- The Howard County Farmers Market Board told vendors earlier this month that the Thursday market at the East Columbia Library and the Saturday market at the Glenwood Library will not be opening next year.
- Several thousand people gathered at Columbia's Symphony of Lights last weekend for the Dazzle Dash, a two-day event to raise money for the Howard Hospital Foundation
- Donna L. Hansen, a former congressional staffer whose lifelong struggle with diabetes led her to become an advocate for diabetes and cardiac research, died Nov. 15 from heart and kidney failure at Carroll Hospice's Dove House in Westminster. She was 56.
- The 20th annual Symphony of Lights, a 20-minute drive-through more than 70 holiday light displays in Symphony Woods off Broken Land Parkway in Columbia, will open Monday, Nov. 25, and continue through Jan. 5.
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- Dr. Joseph S. Ardinger, a retired obstetrician and gynecologist who delivered more than 4,000 babies in nearly 50 years of medical practice, died of pneumonia complications Monday at Howard County General Hospital. The Ellicott City resident was 92.
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- Students from across the 12 high schools in the Howard County Public School System take part in career academies at the Howard County Applications and Research Laboratory, which has come a long way from its days as a vo-tech center.
- Tony L. Stewart, a retired liquor distributorship sales and marketing executive, died Friday of heart disease and kidney failure at Howard County General Hospital. He was 68.
- The Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep has opened at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, the hospital announced Tuesday. While the hospital has had a sleep center for several years, officials said, the new center will offer an outpatient clinic as well as inpatient services, and provide consultations with various Hopkins specialists.
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- Although the weather forecast sounded a little iffy at first, the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 23, dawned crisp and clear for West Friendship Elementary School's fourth annual Tiger Trot.
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- The Historic Ellicott City store owners welcome costumed kids and their families to a free evening of trick-or-treating on Main Street. Visit participating shops on Halloween night, Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. for candy and fun.
- The Howard County Farmers Market Board is giving some thought to closing two markets next season.
- Jeffrey F. Ritter, a physician's assistant who was recalled for his beside manner and willingness to listen, died Friday of cardiac arrest related to kidney disease at Hanover Hospital in Pennsylvania. The former Westminster resident was 55.
- A parade and gala celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Ellicott City Volunteer Fire Department was held Saturday, Oct. 19.
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- Hakeem Muhammad, 51, had been arrested and handcuffed
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- A Columbia man is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Route 1 in Savage Tuesday, Oct. 15
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