Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Education
Clarksville Middle School would be renovated this year under a plan being floated by a County Council member.
Kenneth Ulman announced a plan May 6 that would allow the renovation to begin in fiscal 2007, which begins July 1.
County Executive J...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Business
> Baltimore/Washington Corridor Chamber of Commerce. Meetings and events take place at BWCC office unless otherwise noted. 312 Marshall Ave., Suite 104, Laurel. 301-725-4000 or 410-792-9714. Visit the Web site at www.baltwashchamber.org.
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Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Business
Courtney Odum-Duncan and Teddey Jones have joined their mother, Linda Odum, as partners in the Columbia-based Odum Real Estate Group.
Jane Harris, of Columbia, recently received Garons Ethan Allen's President's Award.
George Decker, of Columbi...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
Gina Ellrich hopes she can make history and convince Democrats in District 2 to vote for her Republican candidacy to the Howard County Council.
She knows that's the only shot she has at winning in the heavily Democratic district.
"I think a lo...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
Ask Adam Sachs how it feels to be an underdog and you get two words.
"George Mason (University)," Sachs said, a sly smile on his face. "Their basketball team wasn't expected to win. I don't see (the election) as a done deal."
The school's bask...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
A new, bigger library with expanded hours could replace the current Miller Branch Library in Ellicott City as early as 2009, if the construction process stays on schedule.
The first hurdle could be crossed as early as this month, when the County Counc...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
A plan to create a miniature Central Park in downtown Columbia needs more attention paid to the arts, according to members of a focus group that is helping to plot downtown's redevelopment.
"Wouldn't it be nice if every office building and lobby had a...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
Howard County police this week released a sketch of a suspect in a reported May 4 rape of a 19-year-old woman in Columbia.
The woman's mother called police after her daughter arrived home and told her that she had been assaulted, police said.
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Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
Snowball stand to hold children's fundraiser
Snowballs!, a snowball stand located in the parking lot of Kendall Hardware, on Route 108 in Clarksville, will hold a fundraiser for the Believe in Tomorrow National Children's Foundation May 14.
Th...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
Patricia "Patty" Rouse said it is hard for her to believe that Maryland would name a stretch of a major road after her.
After all, she did not meet her husband, James Rouse, until 1973, six years after Columbia, the planned community James built, had ...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
Diane Butler, president of the St. John's Community Association, has one goal regarding a registered child sex offender who is working in her neighborhood.
She wants the man, Kevin Roy Steve, fired from his job and gone from the community.
But...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich came to Ellicott City last week to rally Republicans in a county that many political observers consider critical to candidates seeking statewide office.
Ehrlich, like many Republicans and Democrats, said he considers Howar...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
A Howard County Circuit Court judge last week ruled that the former CEO of Integral Systems Inc. will not have to register as a sex offender after the Columbia man pleaded guilty two weeks ago to committing a fourth-degree sex offense on a 14-year-old gir...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
Preservation Howard County has released its annual list of the most endangered historical sites in Howard County. Listed below are the sites and the reasons why the society believes the properties are threatened.
Doughoregan Manor, Ellicott City
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Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
A pair of 18th-century estates top a local preservation group's sixth annual list of the most endangered historic sites in Howard County.
The group is concerned that development could occur at Doughoregan Manor, in Ellicott City, and the Belmont Confe...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
AT A GLANCE
Howard County Executive James Robey joined county executives from Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties and officials from Johns Hopkins University this week to encourage citizens to prepare for disaster with proper supplies.
The gro...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in News
The following is compiled from police reports. The Columbia Flier includes descriptions of perpetrators only when the description can contribute to identification.
East Columbia
Benson Drive, 8300 block, Exxon Station, 12:27 a.m. May 3. Two me...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
The regular season is over now so it is time for the playoffs to begin. While the county track and tennis tournaments are this week, other sports begin their regional play. Here is an overview:
Tennis
The county tennis tournament will be held ...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
Submitting sports results
The deadline for submitting sports copy is noon on Mondays. We prefer e-mail (howardcountysports@patuxent.com) or fax (410-997-4564). We do not accept results by phone. When two Howard County teams play, players from both tea...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
College lacrosse
It was a history-making season for the Howard Community College men's lacrosse team. But if coach Shawn Burke's master plan continues to develop, the milestones reached in 2006 will become mere signposts on a road leading to much grea...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
Baseball
Mt. Hebron coach John Sunderdick stopped worrying about the county standings long ago. With Centennial running off to an undefeated regular season, the county title was locked up before players had even put grass stains in the knees on their ...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
Mt. Hebron at Moorestown, May 6. Two teams with similar programs and deep pride. Each squad is a multi-time state champion with losses since 2000 so rare that they can be counted on the fingers of one hand, with fingers to spare.
Ranked No. 1 and No. ...
Published May 11, 2006 by The Columbia Flier in Sports
Boys lacrosse
River Hill and Glenelg took similar routes to what amounted to the county championship game May 5 at River Hill, which Glenelg won, 10-6.
Both teams entered the season pegged as possible spoilers, but not with the same fanfare as...