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December 14, 2018

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Howard Executive Ball hears requests for funding on Ellicott City, undocumented immigrants, other projects

Thursday, Dec 13

Howard County last year had $1.1 billion in its general fund which revenue largely generates from taxes including property, local income, recordation and commercial income. Calvin Ball heard testimony on funding for flood mitigation in Ellicott City and support for undocumented immigrants.

Howard education foundation establishes scholarship honoring former superintendent Sydney Cousin

Bright Minds, a  foundation for the county school system, established the fund on Dec. 2, intended for a county high school graduate who plans to become a public school teacher.

New age of Scouting joins boys with the girls

Julia Roth, a newly minted Cub Scout, misses nothing about being a Girl Scout. In September, Julia, 8, of North Laurel, joined Cub Scout Pack 602, leaving behind three years of being a Girl Scout.

Centennial wrestling falls to Winters Mill, 48-21

The Centennial Eagles varsity wrestling team lost to the Winters Mill Falcons, 48-21, in a dual meet on Thursday, December 13, 2018 in Columbia, Maryland.

Atholton wrestling bounces back, rallies past Century

The Atholton Raiders varsity wrestling team beat the Century Knights in a dual meet on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

River Hill's Hickey saves best for last as Howard County boys golf Player of Year

River Hill senior Kevin Hickey earns Player of Year honors to headline Howard County 2018 boys golf all-county teams.

You might need to update your Maryland driver's license soon. Here's why, and what you need to do

Marylanders whose paperwork is not up to date with the Motor Vehicle Administration will be required to submit additional documents by Oct. 1, 2020, to use their driver's licenses — even the new, state flag ones — for purposes such as boarding an airplane or entering a federal facility.

Here's how late you can mail packages and still be sure they'll arrive by Christmas

Find the holiday shipping deadlines for the U.S. Postal Service, Amazon, FedEx and UPS.