Community Corner
Week in Review: Email Lockout, Lost Goat, Cops in Middle Schools
Here's a look back at a busy and varied week in Howard County.
It was a weirdly busy week in Howard County, with a lost goat named Tuscany showing up near Elkridge, a neighborhood's proactive approach to fighting crime resulting in the arrest of a burglar and the email lockout — and subsequent account reinstatement — that prevented Howard County Education Association President Paul Lemle from communicating with his members for four days.
Animal rights activists are upset that animals are being sold at a new pet store, while police searched for — and ultimately located — a former animal rescue worker wanted in connection with 40 dead animals found in a Columbia townhouse.
Howard County Education Association President's Email Access Cutoff
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HCEA President Paul Lemle's email was cut off ‚ at the direction of Superintendent Sydney Cousin, sometime on Jan. 12. Lemle was given no notice and no reason for the disabling of the account.
Citing 'No Violation,' Education Association President's Email Account Restored
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In a meeting Jan. 17, Howard County Public School System Superintendent Sydney Cousin told Howard County Education Association President Paul Lemle that no violation had occurred in his use of the system's email system, and service was restored.
A goat named Tuscany was found on River Road near Elkridge, and Anne Arundel County officials need help finding the owner(s).
Readers were divided on the necessity of a pilot program that stationed police officers in six Howard County middle schools as of Jan. 17.
Police said they were impressed by Valley Mede residents' proactive approach to fighting neighborhood crime.
Online Debate Flares Over Columbia Pets for Purchase
News of a new Columbia pet store set off an online debate on Columbia Patch about the sale of animals in retail establishments that opponents say keep puppy mills in business.
Police: 40 Dead Animals Found in Columbia Home
Responding to neighbor complaints about strong odors coming from a neighboring house, Howard County police and animal control officers found 40 dead animals and four living animals inside a Columbia townhouse.
