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February 19, 2019

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Howard County hosts meetings on grant program for Ellicott City flood mitigation projects

Monday, Feb 18

Attendees can ask Howard County’s Department of Public Works questions about the program intended to help property owners impacted by the 2018 flood in historic Ellicott City.

Maryland weather: Winter storm watch warns of 5 inches of snow, 1/4 inch of ice Wednesday

A winter storm watch is in effect across Central Maryland, warning of chances for 5 inches of wet, heavy snow and as much as a quarter of an inch of ice from late Tuesday night through Wednesday. National Weather Service said there is potential for "significant snowfall" and then sleet and ice.

Attorney General Frosh sues President Trump over national emergency, says Maryland would lose millions

Saying President Donald J. Trump “has veered the country toward a constitutional crisis of his own making,” the attorneys general of Maryland and 15 other states sued the president Monday over Trump’s recent declaration of a national emergency.

Ellicott City apartment fire displaces more than a dozen people

Howard County firefighters responded Sunday to an apartment fire in Ellicott City that displaced 13 people.

School Notebook: Centennial band director named Music Educator of the Year

David Matchim, director of bands at Centennial High School, has been named 2018 Music Educator of the Year by Music and Arts, a national music instruction and instruments company.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to host first wedding and formal dress sale in Baltimore-area stores

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, the Pennsylvania-based discount retail chain, will hold a five-day sale of wedding and formal dresses in five Maryland stores, including Jessup, starting Thursday.

Howard girls basketball holds off Long Reach to create tie for first in Howard County standings

Five Howard players score eight or more points to help the Lions hold on down the stretch for a 57-50 victory over Long Reach in a Howard County girls basketball game on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019.

McGeehan, Oakland Mills boys win event titles at 2A indoor track and field state championships

River Hill senior Chase McGeehan and Oakland Mills' 4x400 relay team secured state titles at the 2A state championships on Feb. 18.