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February 23, 2018

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Marshall lineman, former Oakland Mills star Larry Aaron III dead at 19

Friday, Feb 23

Larry Aaron III died Thursday as a result of complications from a gunshot wound that left him paralyzed Jan. 1.

Howard executive highlights cooperation, announces opioid-fighting initiatives

In the final State of the County speech of his first term, Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman applauded the “awesome” achievements of the county in the past year, as well as announced new initiatives by his administration to combat the opioid crisis.

Howard students to join calls for tighter gun laws

High school students are planning to join national calls for tougher gun-control laws in the wake of a massacre at a Florida High School.

A home for the castoffs: Day’s End gives horses a second chance

Located on 60-acres in Lisbon, Day’s End specializes in rehabilitating horses that arrive often in emaciated states match them with a new owner, with a 94 percent adoption rate, according to Executive Director Erin Ochoa.

Maryland braces for invasion of lanternflies, races to slow their spread

Maryland scientists are preparing for an invasion this spring of lanternflies, a speckled, four-winged insect that first appeared in the United States a little more than three years ago.

Best, worst case scenarios for Howard County boys basketball teams in 2018 playoffs

Another Howard County boys basketball regular season has concluded, meaning the best time of the year is ahead: the MPSSAA playoffs. Regardless of record, each team has a shot to make a run at...

Howard County boys basketball scoring leaders (2017-18)

Plenty of Howard County boys basketball players have stood out on the offensive end of the floor this season. The following photo gallery highlights the top 50 scorers from the public and...

High school productions bring Broadway to Howard County [West Friendship]

Local high schools are presenting their spring musicals with "The Drowsy Chaperone," "Young Frankenstein" and "Once on this Island" all offered.