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Top News: An Officer Sues HCPD and a Winter 'Storm' Disappoints
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The 10-year veteran of the department said she has not received the promotions and pay raises she deserves.
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The Howard County Library System's annual fundraiser netted tens of thousands of dollars.
Have a Gun? Police Will Give You $100 For It
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Howard County police will hold a gun buyback program on March 16.
Winter Storm Warning for Baltimore/DC Area Cancelled
What was to be an epic winter March storm turned out to be a bunch of rain.
PHOTOS: It's Not Snow Bad Now
Scenes from the morning "snow storm" in Ellicott City and beyond.
Court Strikes Down Portion of Sex Offender Registry Law
The Maryland Court of Appeals rules that people convicted of sex crimes prior to 2009 do not have to register with the state.
Hess Shutting Down Gas Stations
The Associated Press reports that the company will shift its focus on exploration and production instead of retail.
This information is provided by the Howard County Police Department.
Report: Barnes & Noble Chairman Seeks To Buy Retail Stores
Leonard Riggio has made a bid to buy the store's retail assets, including the Ellicott City location.
It's Almost Tea Time in Ellicott City
Matcha Time Cafe wants to pour its first cup of tea no later than Memorial Day.
Five Arrests Made at Howard County DUI Checkpoint
Police say 3 were charged with driving under the influence.
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