Jewelry Heists, Iron Girls, Star Athletes and More: Columbia Patch News Roundup

MONDAY

With the arrests, police have closed their investigations into four burglaries, but they continue to look into whether the couple is connected with several other break-ins in the area.

The Scorpions' star senior forward will step on the hardwood in Washington, D.C., as a freshman with a storied college basketball team.

Church and charitable groups organize to help the victims of the tsunami and earthquake.

The left-hander and former Nationals' hurler did not allow a run in his first four spring training games in his bid for a bullpen spot.

Tina Eiser faces up to six years in jail for selling stolen school property on her daughter's eBay account.

Police say the trio of suspects, arrested earlier this week after one heist, have been connected with another jewelry store burglary from last week.

A party for the newly famous long-lost dog was held Wednesday at a kennel in Columbia.

Negative feedback nixed a proposed logo that gave nod to Harper's Choice's namesake, sending community representatives searching for other options.

There will be no hard and fast answers about speed camera legislation until it is actually submitted, but Capt. John McKissick addressed some common concerns.

There were no other injuries, but several apartment residents have been displaced.

Women’s Giving Circle team brings philanthropy and fitness together for a fifth year.

At the second of two budget hearings, Howard County residents came forward to discuss what was important to them for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.