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News from December 2018

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McMahon committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

Committee to Elect Bill Sheriff McMahon, a candidate committee, reported receiving $6,095.18 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

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State test results: 64.6 percent of Murray Hill Middle School failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

About 35.4 percent of Murray Hill Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 64.6 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

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Student attendance at Marriotts Ridge High was greater than 95 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 26, 2018

Student attendance at Marriotts Ridge High during the 2016-2017 school year was greater than 95 percent, better than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

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Hadgu committee reports $20 in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 26, 2018

Friends of Hiruy Hadgu, a candidate committee, reported receiving $20 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

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State test results: 83.3 percent of Long Reach High School failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 26, 2018

About 16.7 percent of Long Reach High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 83.3 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

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Student attendance at Folly Quarter Middle was greater than 95 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 25, 2018

Student attendance at Folly Quarter Middle during the 2016-2017 school year was greater than 95 percent, better than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

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State test results: 63.7 percent of Patuxent Valley Middle School failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 25, 2018

About 36.3 percent of Patuxent Valley Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 63.7 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

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Fenton committee reports nearly $9K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 25, 2018

Friends of Lisa F. Kim, a candidate committee, reported receiving $8,590 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

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Student attendance at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary was greater than 95 percent in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 24, 2018

Student attendance at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary during the 2016-2017 school year was greater than 95 percent, better than the state average of 93.6 percent, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

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State test results: 73 percent of Hammond High School failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 24, 2018

About 27 percent of Hammond High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 73 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

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Kathuria committee reports nearly $11K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 24, 2018

Friends for Raj Kathuria, a candidate committee, reported receiving $11,285 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

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HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND: Update Regarding Old Stockbridge Drive Culvert Repair

By Press released submission | Dec 24, 2018

Paving and striping is complete and new guardrail to be installed tomorrow, December 19.

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IMPAQ International: IMPAQ Welcomes Mr. Fred Butler Jr., MBA MPH

By Press released submission | Dec 24, 2018

IMPAQ International has hired Mr. Fred Butler Jr., MBA MPH, as Vice President, IMPAQ Health.

HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Day o' Disney to be held December 26

By Press released submission | Dec 24, 2018

Come explore Disney movies you haven't seen, or want to see again!

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HOWARD COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: “Merry Mulch” Your Holiday Trees From December 26th Through January 19th

By Press released submission | Dec 24, 2018

Howard County Government is offering residents a variety of FREE holiday tree recycling options through the County’s “Merry Mulch” program.

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HOWARD COUNTY OFFICE OF VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES: County Executive Calvin Ball Announces Program to Boost Holiday Spending in Old Ellicott City

By Press released submission | Dec 24, 2018

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County Tourism and Ellicott City Partnership (ECP) are offering a little extra incentive to shop in Old Ellicott City (OEC) this holiday season with OEC Holiday Bucks program.

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HOWARD COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT: Howard County Government Closings for Christmas Holiday

By Press released submission | Dec 24, 2018

Howard County Government offices, animal shelter, 50+ centers, Cedar Lane and Schooley Mill Activity Rooms, Gary J.

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HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM: Clemens Crossing ES Teacher Wins 2018 BGE Bright Ideas Teacher Grant

By Press released submission | Dec 24, 2018

Clemens Crossing Elementary School Second Grade Teacher Kelly McKim recently became a winner of the BGE Bright Ideas Teacher Grant.

HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: One Act Play Festival, to be held January 3, 2019

By Press released submission | Dec 24, 2018

The public is invited to a free evening of one-act plays, written and performed by HCPSS high school students.

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HOWARD COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES SOCIETY: Now Hiring-HR Generalist

By Press released submission | Dec 24, 2018

Columbia Association, headquartered in Howard County, is known for working every day in hundreds of ways to make Columbia an even better place to live, work and play thanks to the efforts of our remarkable team members.