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New Lakefront French Bistro; 'Unique' Long Reach Development Plans: Top Howard County News
Three dozen homes proposed for Ellicott City woodland, man found shot in pickup truck in Laurel. Those stories and more.
Petit Louis Bistro Columbia Announces February Opening
The anticipated new restaurant from Tony Foreman and Cindy Wolf has made plans to officially open on Columbia's lakefront.
County's Long Reach Development Plans 'Unique'
Howard County is preparing to take the first step to purchase and develop the ailing Long Reach Village Center.
UPDATE: Police Find Missing Elderly Columbia Man in State Park
The 84-year-old Columbia man who was last heard from on Tuesday was located in a state park in Harford County.
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County is Confident in Laser Speed Cameras Despite Baltimore's Problems
"There has not been a need to plan for an outside audit" in Howard County, a police spokesperson said.
Watson, Ebersole Win Howard County Education Association Endorsement
Watson is running for county executive; Ebersole for delegate in District 12.
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Kittleman Sponsors Bill to Ease Marijuana Penalties
The bill would allow police to issue citations to citizens caught with small amounts of marijuana.
36 Home Subdivision Proposed Near Covenant Park in Ellicott City
A public meeting is scheduled to detail the proposal in February.
Columbia Snowfall Totals Come in Close to Predictions
The National Weather Service reported the following snowfall totals for the city and county.
Howard County Public Schools Announce 2014-15 Schedule
Next school year's first day of school as well as spring and winter breaks are scheduled.
Laurel Man Found Shot Multiple Times in Pickup Truck
Police are investigating the suspicious shooting in Laurel.
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