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February 5, 2018

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Superintendent says window to open new Howard County high school by 2022 is closing

Friday, Feb 2

Howard County Public Schools Superintendent Michael Martirano was blunt in his remarks to residents at a community meeting on Thursday night, saying it was growing increasingly unlikely the county could open its 13th high school by 2022.

Howard County community unites in support of Oakland Mills grad Larry Aaron

A look around Howard County through social media posts of the support for Oakland Mills grad Larry Aaron, who was shot and paralyzed while attending a New Year's eve party in Severn last month. County basketball teams all wore "93 Strong" T-Shirts during warm-ups on Friday.

Ex-Virginia Tech student to go on trial in girl's killing

Two years after a 13-year-old Virginia girl was found stabbed to death, a former Virginia Tech student is going on trial in her killing.

"edzoocation"

Elkridge library "express" branch holding an "edzoocation" event where Maryland Zoo handlers and Zoomobile bring animals for children to see and learn. 

Valentine's Day jewelry gifts from Howard County stores

Let him or her know you care with a little sparkling something. Whether it’s real or faux, these eye-catching pieces are sure to pack a punch this Valentine’s Day.

Howard County girls basketball power rankings (2017-2018): sixth edition

Howard County girls basketball power rankings (2017-18): sixth edition

Mt. Hebron girls basketball holds off Centennial, 40-36

In the opening game of this year's Women's Athletics Hall of Fame double header, the Mt. Hebron girls basketball team avenged an earlier defeat against Centennial with a 40-36 win on Saturday, Feb. 3.

PICTURES: Super Bowl LII, Eagles vs. Patriots

PHOTO GALLERY: Scenes from Super Bowl LII between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018.Â