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June 4, 2018

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In Ellicott City, questions on contributing to its recovery — and whether flood alerts arrived in time

Tuesday, Jun 5

A week after floodwaters tore through Ellicott City for the second time in two years, Howard County stakeholders are raising questions about whether they should contribute to the town’s future — and whether they were alerted to the flood emergency in a timely manner,

Ellicott City property owner's private surveillance camera network captured destructive flooding

Ellicott City native Ron Peters finished installing a network of surveillance cameras weeks before the town suffered its second devastating flood in two years. The footage it captured shows the flood developing in dramatic fashion.

Blind Elkridge student heads to California for national Braille Challenge

Khloe DeLeon-Talbert, an 8-year-old from Elkridge, will compete at the 2018 Braille Challenge in California.

Community Foundation of Howard County CEO on her love of British TV, dancing

Beverly White-Seals, CEO of the Community Foundation of Howard County, reveals her love of sushi, her favorite TV shows and more.

Opening in June, Mumbai Boutique looks to bring Indian flair to Clarksville

Nisha Sheth is opening Mumbai Boutique, focusing on clothing and accessories from India.

Movies and the stars

Outdoor movie season begins with double feature at Merriweather Post

Triple Crown race-caller Larry Collmus, of Howard County, doesn't let the weather get in his way

Neither rain nor snow nor that other stuff can stop Larry Collmus from calling a horse race — though fog, like that which shrouded last month’s Preakness, comes close. Collmus is a Howard County native and NBC’s race-caller for the Triple Crown.

More than 60 displaced from homes after Ellicott City flood

Howard County has provided hotel rooms to 59 displaced residents, county spokesman Paul Milton said. An undetermined number of others — including one couple whose home might have to be demolished — are staying with local friends or family members.