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State Board upholds Dyer's removal

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:36:00 GMT

The Maryland State Board of Education has decided to uphold an administrative law judge's conclusion that former Howard County Board of Education member Allen Dyer did commit misconduct in office, which is grounds for removal from his seat.

Trial of woman accused in death of quadriplegic husband begins

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:08:00 GMT

Ellicott City man died of oxycodone overdose

The prosecution in the murder trial of an Ellicott City woman will attempt to prove she is responsible in the 2011 death of her quadriplegic husband, stating the man's life "was ended at the hands of his wife," according to spokesman Wayne Kirwan.

Patuxent Valley Middle celebrates literature at Reader's Cafe

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT

At first blush, a jazz band, a vulture and a rapper may not seem to have much in common, let alone be tied to one school subject area. But all were on hand at Patuxent Valley Middle School's first-ever Reader's Cafe — a night to celebrate the written word at the Jessup school.

I-95 rest area in Laurel to be closed weekdays for paving

By Candy Thomson, The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:53:00 GMT

Beginning Monday morning, the Maryland Welcome Center on northbound Interstate 95 in Howard County will be closed for paving, the State Highway Administration said.

Girl charged in father's death struggled with mental health

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:02:10 GMT

Mother says Morgan Arnold has Asperger's, preferred online fantasy to social interactions

Morgan Lane Arnold, an emotionally frail 14-year-old freshman, navigated the hallways of her Howard County high school each day filled with anxiety, unable because of a learning disorder to decipher the social cues, jokes and emotions of her peers.

Howard County schools' healthcare fund at center of budget debate

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:25:00 GMT

After several frustrating work sessions, county officials say a budget solution is getting closer for the Howard County Public School System.

Garden club helps plant Blue Star Memorial in Ellicott City

By Bob Allen, For The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:05:00 GMT

Club paved way for Friday's unveiling at Howard County Welcome Center

The nation's debt to men and women who serve in uniform can never be fully repaid. But Jane Kramer believes every little bit helps.

Columbia resident trains like a pro for triathlon

By Karen Nitkin, knitkin@verizon.net — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:06:00 GMT

Suzy Serpico, 32, starts her days early, with a swim, bike or run before heading to her job as a physical education teacher at Hammond Elementary School.

Toby's scales new 'Heights' with a Latin sensation

By Mary Johnson, For The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:47:00 GMT

In offering the regional premier of the 2008 Tony award-winning musical "In the Heights," Toby's Dinner Theatre of Columbia has reached a new height of its own.

'Congressional hearings' help Howard students embrace the Constitution

By Joe Burris , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:05:00 GMT

Being called to a congressional hearing can be an intimidating experience for national leaders, business executives and even elected officials.

Howard police release video of Laurel liquor store robbery

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:59:00 GMT

All Saints Liquors in North Laurel robbed by two men May 4

Howard County Police have released video surveillance footage from an armed robbery of a Laurel liquor store earlier this month.

Police investigating shooting death in Columbia

From staff reports — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:29:00 GMT

Third killing in Howard County this month; police have no suspects

Howard County Police are searching for a suspect or suspects in the shooting death of a Columbia man early Thursday morning after an altercation at the Berkshires apartment complex.

Vounteers pour into Wine in the Woods this weekend

By Janene Holzberg, jholzberg76@msn.com — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:27:00 GMT

Inge Crist plans to volunteer at Wine in the Woods this weekend, just as she has most years since the popular Columbia festival began 21 years ago.

Lululemon, True Religion coming to Mall in Columbia

Lorraine Mirabella — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:12:00 GMT

Four new stores will be coming to The Mall in Columbia, including Lululemon Athletica and True Religion, mall officials said Thursday.

Nordstrom Rack opens today in Columbia

Lorraine Mirabella — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Nordstrom Rack will open its planned store in Columbia today at 9 a.m.

Wilde Lake groundbreaking finally arrives

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:40:00 GMT

The long-awaited groundbreaking for the redevelopment of the Wilde Lake Village Center took place Wednesday morning, to the delight of the 80 or so who attended the ceremony.

Columbia Foundation announces name change

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:25:00 GMT

The Columbia Foundation announced a name change Tuesday, May 15 before its 31st annual Spring Party at the Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College.

Weinstein plans run for Howard County Council

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:34:00 GMT

Ellicott City businessman Jonathan Weinstein, a Democrat, announced this past weekend that he will run for the District 1 seat on the Howard County Council in 2014.

NAMI coordinator Haynes honors memory of her sister

By Pete Pichaske, pete.pichaske@gmail.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:22:00 GMT

Ashley Haynes is working long hours out of a tiny cubicle these days, earning about half what she was a few months ago. And she couldn't be happier.

Tenants confirmed for Towne Centre Laurel

By Gwendolyn Glenn — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:52:07 GMT

Burlington Coat building to be demolished in July

No new leases have been announced for Town Centre Laurel — the development that is planned for the site where Laurel Mall once stood — but agreements with tenants already announced have been officially finalized, and the project is said to be on track.

Slain blogger's daughter directed attack, boyfriend told police

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:12:00 GMT

Plot also allegedly targeted father's fiancee

The 19-year-old man charged with fatally stabbing Dennis Lane allegedly told investigators that his girlfriend had instructed him to kill her father and his fiancee, specifying the number of times each was to be stabbed in the throat — 10 for him and 15 for her.

Lane remembered as 'Godfather' of Howard blogosphere

By Sara A. Toth, stoth@tribune.com , and Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:34:00 GMT

As details surrounding the murder conspiracy of prominent Howard County blogger Dennis Lane came to light Friday, some members of the robust and wide-reaching local blogosphere Lane helped cultivate took to their keyboards to honor their forefather; who wrote under the ephitet "Wordbones."

North Carolina man arrested in Columbia woman's murder

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:10:00 GMT

A 43-year-old North Carolina man has been arrested and accused of the May 4 murder of Deborah Castellano, of Columbia, Howard County police said.

Howard motorcycle accident sends one to shock trauma

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:35:00 GMT

A collision between a car and a motorcycle sent the motorcyclist to shock trauma in critical condition Sunday, Howard County police said.

Howard school offers counseling after slaying of student's father

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:55:00 GMT

Two Mount Hebron High students face bail review in blogger's death

Counselors and psychologists will be on hand at Mount Hebron High School in Ellicott City on Monday as students return for the first school day since two classmates were charged with killing well-known Howard County blogger Dennis Lane.