Howard County News

Friends of Chao Wu, a candidate committee, reported receiving $11,691 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

Williams committee reports nearly $10K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of China Williams, a candidate committee, reported receiving $10,014.89 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

State test results: 36.2 percent of Dunloggin Middle School failed English language arts

About 63.8 percent of Dunloggin Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 36.2 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 22.8 percent of Centennial High School failed English language arts

About 77.2 percent of Centennial High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 22.8 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

State test results: 43.7 percent of Patapsco Middle School failed English language arts

About 56.3 percent of Patapsco Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 43.7 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

Vignarajah committee reports nearly $130K in contributions during second quarter

Krish Vignarajah - for Maryland, a candidate committee, reported receiving $130,055.85 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

State test results: 45.8 percent of Mount Hebron High School failed English language arts

About 54.2 percent of Mount Hebron High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 45.8 percent of students failed, according to a Howard County News analysis of the latest Maryland schools report card.

Hester committee reports nearly $26K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Katie (Kathryn) Fry Hester, a candidate committee, reported receiving $26,115 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

HOWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES: Ellicott City stream restoration project to begin

A Howard County construction project to restore and stabilize a portion of the Little Patuxent River in Ellicott City is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, November 26.

HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS: Howard County Government closings for Thanksgiving holiday on November 22 & 23

Howard County Government offices, courts, animal shelter, community centers, athletic centers, activity rooms, historic sites, 50+ centers and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 22.

HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE: Opioid Overdose Prevention (Narcan) Training to be held November 19

Howard County Health Department presents an Opioid Overdsose Prevention Training to teach the use of Narcan when responding to a possible opioid overdose.

HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING: HCHD Diabetes Month Resource & Information Day to be held November 21

Provide diabetes information and resources to the public.

HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Building the Next Generation of HVACR Professionals

Building the Next Generation of HVACR Professionals This fall, Howard Community College is launching its first-ever apprenticeship program in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR).

HOWARD COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL & ADOPTION CENTER: Howard County Department of Public Works to host public meeting on Manors of Oakwood Pond Repair Project