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July 25, 2018

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Howard County firefighter Nathan Flynn posthumously promoted to lieutenant

Wednesday, Jul 25

The 34-year-old Howard County firefighter who was killed when he fell through the floor of a burning Clarksville home this week was posthumously promoted to the lieutenant rank, the department said. Firefighter Nathan Flynn, a Havre de Grace resident, will be buried on Saturday.

Main Street in Ellicott City reopens after residents were advised to seek higher ground

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman reported that floodwaters did not breach the Ellicott City’s channel Wednesday evening, and that Main Street was reopening.

Maryland weather: Flash flood warning in effect through Wednesday night

Flooding problems persisted across the Baltimore area Wednesday, despite a brief respite from record-breaking rainfall.

As Maryland farmers grapple with new flooding, USDA approves disaster designation for spring rains

As Maryland farmers endure another round of flooding, they received word Wednesday that federal assistance will be available to make up for crops lost during heavy rains this spring. The USDA has approved a disaster declaration for 11 counties on the Eastern Shore and in Central Maryland.

Howard jurors convict worker for 'brutal assault' on his boss

Eric Ricardo Exum was convicted of first-degree assault and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault by a Howard County Circuit Court jury.

With ankle problem and 'nothing to prove,' undefeated Triple Crown winner Justify retired

Justify has retired, done in by a bum ankle that will whisk him to WinStar Farm (Ky.), which announced Wednesday that the celebrated champion will stand at stud after a season well spent.

Orioles release Chris Tillman after he declines team's offer to pitch in minors

Chris Tillman will test free agency after declining an outright assignment to the minors.

Former Maryland student charged with killing Bowie State student wants murder, hate crime charges separated

Lawyers defending former University of Maryland student of a hate-motivated murder move to separate hate crime charge