A Howard County construction project to replace the principal spillway of an existing storm water pond next to 8250 Preston Court in Jessup, is expected to begin on or around Monday, March 13th. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late June 2023.

One person was found dead in the residence. 

One person was injured and is listed in good condition. 

The suspect is charged with second-degree murder, false imprisonment, and first-degree arson in the March 3 death. 

This March, Howard County’s Office of Emergency Management will hold two public meetings to gather public input and discuss the County’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and Flood Mitigation Plan. The first meeting will take place in-person on Wednesday, March 22nd and the second meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday, March 29th. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and the County’s Department of Housing and Community Development are seeking proposals from community partners for homeownership and neighborhood initiatives, as well as rehabilitation and multifamily rental housing projects, that are eligible for funding from the Housing Opportunities Trust Fund Notice of Funding Availability.

The County’s Department of Public Works’ Bureau of Utilities has begun its annual Fire Hydrant Inspection program, which inspects all 10,111 fire hydrants located throughout the county to ensure they are fully operational. In addition, the County also gearing up for ISO audit, which measures water supply for fire suppression and ability of fire department to serve community.

The suspect is charged with attempted first- and second-degree murder, assault, reckless endangerment, and related weapon violations.

The new grant opportunity will promote youth activities and positive engagement

The Howard County Planning Board unanimously approved HoCo By Design, the County’s general plan update and Route 1 Corridor Plan. The vote follows a thorough three-year process which yielded extensive community input and data analysis.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is currently seeking applicants, specifically those who have a disability, are relatives of a person with a disability or are members of the general public, to serve on Howard County’s Commission on Disabilities. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 14th.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Recreation & Parks Director A. Raul Delerme, and local leaders today broke ground on several improvements at Huntington Park in Columbia. New amenities will include a new basketball court, softball/baseball backstop, paved paths, water fountain, and park benches.

Ball launched the empowering Summer Youth Program and new, innovative Esports Initiative