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Top News: Marketti Pleads Guilty, Long Reach Track Wins Title and Student Pitches to Warren Buffett
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Marketti Pleads Guilty for Role in Countywide Door Kick Burglaries
She pleaded guilty shortly before her trial was set to begin this week at Howard County Circuit Court.
HazMat Responds to Chemical Spill near Columbia Athletic Club
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The incident created a red chemical cloud and one person was transported to an area hospital.
UPDATE: Dennis Lane's Memorial to Take Place June 4
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Lane's family decided not to have a public funeral, but a public memorial is scheduled.
Mutts Matter: Little Guy With A Big Personality
Duke is a fun-loving, young miniature pinscher mix who gets along well with everyone and is looking for his new family.
Long Reach High Track Team Wins Regional Championship
The high school won the regional championship in 2A South.
Some helpful links with information for how to pitch in as Oklahomans try to pick up the pieces today from yesterday's massive tornado.
Poop in the Pools? Probably
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it's likely that there's fecal matter in public pools across the country.
Maryland Ranks 11th Most Bike-Friendly State
The state's spending and advocacy for cyclists earned it a high ranking from the League of American Bicyclists.
Court Docs Shed Light on Slain Blogger's Relationship with Daughter
A well-known local writer once described the daughter who is accused in his killing as "the sweetest person."
Tesla Model S Arrives in Columbia
One of the trendiest luxury cars on the planet will be in a garage near you.
11-Year-Old Jessup Student Pitches to Warren Buffett
The Howard County student is in Omaha, Neb. as a finalist for Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club’s “Learn and Earn, Grow Your Own” contest.
Burglars Enter Unlocked Garages: Crime Roundup
This information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.