A Howard County construction project to stabilize a portion of stream near the Centennial Park North Area pedestrian bridge in Ellicott City, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, September 27th. The project is not expected to impact the pedestrian trail or vehicular traffic in the project area and weather permitting, is expected to be completed by late December 2021.
  

Sykesville house fire in Howard County displaces one family (four occupants and one dog).

The second phase of a two-phase Howard County construction project to improve stormwater drainage between Lincoln Drive and Wye Avenue in Jessup, is scheduled to begin on or about Wednesday, September 29th. The project was originally expected to begin in June; however, it was delayed. Weather permitting, this phase of the project is expected to be completed by late January 2022. 

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball today launched a community engagement plan, including a community survey, seeking feedback from residents and businesses on how to utilize American Rescue Plan (ARP) federal funding.

The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services will host its annual remembrance event at Crest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Police believe the suspect is at-large and armed and dangerous.

Howard County Government’s 2021 Employee Awards Program recognizes employees nominated by their co-workers. Courtney Barkley, a Human Services Specialist in the Department of Community Resources and Services, was named the County’s “2021 Employee of the Year” for her vital and tireless efforts ensuring that no senior resident went without a meal during the pandemic.

The suspect, Jeffrey Burnham, was taken into custody in West Virginia.

Howard County’s Department of Housing and Community Development is now accepting applications for its Moderate Income Housing Unit homeownership program's October open enrollment period. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 29th.  

The passenger in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Howard County submitted its application for the vital Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finance the Extended North Tunnel and other flood mitigation projects a part of the Ellicott City Safe & Sound plan.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announced $1.5 million in grant funding that will support residential treatment centers in the county for those facing substance use disorders. 

A Howard County construction project to extend a water main along Woodleigh Drive in Columbia, is expected to begin on or about Monday, October 18th. Temporary lane shifts can be expected during the projects construction hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by early November 2021.