Grand jury indicts Washington, D.C., man in auto theft, burglary and vehicle break-in cases.

A Howard County construction project to stabilize an exposed public sewer at a stream crossing located in a wooded area off Frederick Road adjacent to US 29 in Ellicott City is underway. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by mid-February.

The male victim was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today named Louis Winston to be the next Chief of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS).

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball launched a new website to provide information, accept feedback and track progress on the management of the $63.2 million American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding granted to Howard County by the U.S. Department of Treasury in June.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Howard County Health Officer Dr. Maura Rossman to share information regarding third doses for immunocompromised residents and preparation for booster shots in the coming months.

County Executive Calvin Ball emphasized Howard County’s efforts to vaccinate its older adult population with 97.5% of residents 65+ with at least one dose, and nearly 94% of residents 65+ fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Beginning Monday, September 13th, the handball courts at Howard County Recreation & Parks’ (HCRP) Atholton Park at 6875 Greenleigh Drive in Columbia, will be closed for approximately six weeks to allow for renovations.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball has filed Council Bill 64-2021, a tree protection act, to close a loophole in current law and ensure that specimen trees are not removed before the Forest Conservation Act is applied to a development proposal. 
 

The County’s Department of Public Works will hold an informational public meeting on Thursday, September 30th to discuss the study, design and planned improvements to Rogers Avenue between US 40 and Court House Drive to enable safe access to drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.