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December 14, 2017

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Suprises greet Howard County 50+ Center's tai chi class in China

Thursday, Dec 14

A group of senior citizens from East Columbia 50+ Center traveled to China to compete in a Tai Chi competition. They won gold medals and three trophies and then traveled around the country.

Bethany Glen development proposal heads to hearing examiner

The long controversial proposal for an age restricted housing development called "Bethany Glen" had its debut before the Howard County Hearing Examiner on Thursday, opening up what is set to be a lengthy and contentious hearing process.

Men sentenced for stealing a truckload of holiday packages in Columbia

Amjad Jaouni, 29, and Ernest Ohanyan, 26, were sentenced today in Howard County Circuit Court to four and five months in jail, respectively; both pleaded guilty to a single count of theft scheme between $1,000 and $10,000 in August.

Howard, Prince George's community colleges partner with Bowie State at Laurel College Center

Beginning next fall, students attending Howard or Prince George's Community colleges can take courses at the Laurel College Center as part of Bowie State’s bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Mt. Hebron wrestling takes down Broadneck, 43-20

The Vikings won seven straight matches and nine overall to beat the Bruins on Thursday in a non-league dual.

Marriotts Ridge's Stephens breaks out as Howard County Boys Golfer of Year

Marriotts Ridge senior captain David Stephens garners Player of Year honors to headline Howard County boys golf 2017 all-county team.

Combating violence in Howard County schools [Editorial]

Public schools must maintain a zero-tolerance policy for fighting and impose swift discipline.

Building Gingerbread Houses

Oakland Mills Village Center hosted its second annual gingerbread house decorating event for families at The Other Barn, Wednesday, 12/13/17