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Howard County community remembers Larry Aaron with candlelight vigil

Wednesday, Feb 28

Hundreds filled the bleachers of the Oakland Mills High School stadium on Feb. 27, celebrating the life of Oakland Mills 2016 graduate Larry Aaron III with a candlelight vigil.

More police officers, active shooter trainings considered for Howard County schools

Superintendent Michael Martirano laid out a three-pronged approach to heighten school safety and security in Howard County at a meeting with hundreds of community members on Tuesday night.

Howard County-based app offering personalized discounts expands to Baltimore, Towson

MyCustomCoupon, now available at restaurants, shops and services in Baltimore and Towson, allows users to request personalized discounts.

Jessup man accused of human trafficking

Howard County Police arrested a Jessup man on Feb. 27 for human trafficking, police announced on Wednesday.

Centennial boys basketball feeds off crowd, pulls away for 57-42 win over Mt. Hebron in 3A East semifinals

Trailing by one point heading into the fourth quarter, Centennial outscores visiting Mt. Hebron 19-3 down stretch to pull away for 57-42 victory in a 3A East region semifinal game on Wednesday, Feb. 28.

Michael J. Martirano: The path toward safer schools [Commentary]

Howard County schools superintendent discusses his recommendations for better security and support in schools.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan backs gun-control measures, money for school security

Maryland lawmakers in the Maryland General Assembly are seeking to ban bump stocks, take guns from domestic abusers and create a "red flag" system to intervene when a gun owner's behavior is threatening but not criminal.

Walmart says it will no longer sell firearms, ammunition to people under 21

Walmart announced Wednesday that it will no longer sell firearms and ammunition to people younger than 21.