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February 8, 2019

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Howard County executive updates Ellicott City flood mitigation study

Friday, Feb 8

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today provided an update for the public about the plan to mitigate flooding in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Bond bill bolsters hope for transformation of Howard County's Harriet Tubman Building

Plans to renovate and repurpose Howard County’s former all-black high school are seeing renewed vigor with the county delegation’s recent vote to support a $500,000 bond bill for the project — a measure that could result in $1 million overall with a county match.

Mt. Hebron girls win indoor track and field region title; three boys teams take second

The Mt. Hebron girls' team beat out Reservoir and Atholton to win the 3A East region title on Feb. 5.

New faces take turn in spotlight to push Long Reach girls basketball past Mt. Hebron

Jaelyn Swann, Haley Thompson and Rebecca Ford all tied or exceeded their previous season high for points in a game on Thursday, helping Long Reach to a 61-43 road victory over Mt. Hebron.

Frank Robinson, Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer, dies at 83

Orioles outfielder Frank Robinson had those skinny legs and a gingerly gait that made it seem as if his feet always hurt. But the ferocity with which he played baseball belied his appearance.

Maryland Gov. Hogan fights back against lawmakers over post-Labor Day school year start

Frustrated by Maryland lawmakers' attempts to undo his executive order to start the state's public school year after Labor Day, Gov. Larry Hogan says he'll submit a bill that would make school boards ask voters if they want to start school earlier. Hogan says he's offering "genuine local control."

Maryland weather: Winter makes a comeback this weekend, and might bring ice and snow early next week

Winter weather is returning to Maryland on Friday, and could bring a pair of chances for ice and snow Sunday night into early next week. After five straight days of mild conditions, temperatures are forecast to plummet throughout the day Friday.

Maryland Senate OKs updated measure against cyberbullying

Maryland's Senate has approved a measure to update Grace's Law, the state's law against online bullying of children.