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May 23, 2018

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Howard poised to double funds for school security

Thursday, May 24

School security received another bolster on Tuesday when County Executive Allan Kittleman, alongside County Council members Greg Fox, Mary Kay Sigaty and Jon Weinstein, opted to add a budget line for an additional $1.4 million in school security funding.

Laurel teen arrested, charged in shooting death of former Howard athlete

Steven Jerome Clark, of the 8100 block of Gorman Avenue, was arrested on a fugitive warrant and charged with first-degree murder in the death of William Harold Riley Jr., who was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a car in the 15800 block of Millbrook Lane in Laurel on April 24.

Marriotts Ridge boys lacrosse beats Hereford in 2A final for first state championship

The Mustangs went on a 5-0 run in the second half to beat the Bulls, 8-6, and win their first state championship in their first finals appearance on Wednesday.

Gov. Larry Hogan makes E-ZPass devices free for Maryland motorists

E-ZPasses, the electronic devices that speed motorists through Maryland toll collection plazas, will now be free, Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday.

Three more teens charged with murder in death of Baltimore County police officer

Three more Baltimore teens were charged in the killing of Officer Amy Caprio; all are being held without bail.

CareFirst elevates chief operating officer to head the company

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has chosen Brian D. Pieninck, the insurer's chief operating officer, to become its next CEO, replacing Chet Burrell who will retire June 30 after more than a decade.

After season of player protests, NFL approves new policy to stop kneeling during national anthem

Ravens senior vice president for public and community relations Kevin Byrne said the team wouldn't be commenting on the new policy.

Glenelg girls lacrosse survives Hereford to win third straight state championship

Make that three state titles in a row for the Gladiators, who held on for a 6-5 victory in the 2A state final on Wednesday.