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May 20, 2019

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Howard joins state, local jurisdictions in suing opioid manufacturers

Howard County has followed several local jurisdictions as well as the state of Maryland in suing opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma.

Bystander shot amid altercation outside Columbia convenience store

A 21-year-old bystander was shot amid an altercation between two other men outside a convenience store in Columbia Saturday evening.

Howard boys lacrosse beats Bowie, advances to 4A state championship

The Howard boys lacrosse team defeated Bowie 15-2 in the MPSSAA Class 4A semifinals at Gaithersburg High School on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Davis carries Glenelg boys lacrosse past Hereford, into 2A state final

Glenelg Gladiators boys lacrosse beat the Hereford Bulls, 12-7, in a 2A state semifinal game in Pasadena on Saturday, May 18, 2019.

Chesapeake wins Class 3A East Region softball title

Downin pitched seven strong innings, Sophia Bianco scored twice and Chesapeake's defense turned a pair of double plays in Friday’s 3-1 victory over Reservoir.

Sherwood answers Howard challenge to win 4A North region softball title

After watching early lead disappear, Sherwood scores three late runs to earn 8-5 win over Howard in the 4A North region championship softball game on May 17.

Experienced defense leads Curley boys lacrosse to MIAA B Conference title over Glenelg Country

Archbishop Curley defeated Glenelg Country School 12-3 in the MIAA B Conference championship at Towson University's Johnny Unitas Stadium on Friday, May 27.

Atholton baseball falls to J.M. Bennett in 3A East region championship

Atholton Raiders baseball lost the 3A East regional championship, 6-1, to J.M. Bennett in Columbia on Friday, May 17, 2019.