November is Native American Heritage Month and Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, the County’s Office of Human Rights and Equity, Howard County Library System and local business Nava Be Diné, have partnered together to recognize the culture, traditions and history of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by local leaders and community members to promote vaccinations for students heading back to school buildings.

The County’s Office of Community Sustainability will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, August 24th to discuss plans to stabilize a portion of a significantly eroded stream located behind Dunloggin Middle School at 9129 Northfield Road.

The driver and sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene.

The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that the COVID-19 community transmission in Howard County has reached the “Substantial” level. The Howard County Health Department recommends following CDC guidelines for areas with substantial or high community transmission.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball shared Complete Street improvements that will begin this month at the Guilford and Oakland Mills Road intersection in Columbia.

Effective 8:00 a.m., August 14th, all employees and the public will be required to wear masks upon entry and throughout common areas, including elevators, stairwells, and/or meetings with other employees or visitors in all County buildings.

Temperatures and humidity will bring the heat index value to over 105 degrees.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball signed an impactful Executive Order (EO) today establishing new rules for awarding procurement dollars to local businesses.

An adult female victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two officers injured after wanted suspects ram police car; four in custody. 

Today, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball was joined by Governor Larry Hogan and state and local officials for the groundbreaking of the crucial H7 Dry Flood Mitigation Pond, an Ellicott City Safe and Sound project.

The Howard County Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit is continuing to investigate hundreds of Unemployment Insurance fraud claims that have been received through our online reporting (Coplogic) system.

A suspect has been charged with four counts of assault in the incident.

As students prepare to return to school later this month, Howard County police are working to ensure that children, parents and teachers arrive safely. Through a continuing back-to-school program, known as H.A.S.T.E. (Helping Arriving Students Through Enforcement), officers will focus on enforcing speed, seat belt and child safety seat laws in school zones.

Howard County police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision in Annapolis Junction.

A Howard County construction project to improve pedestrian access and safety, while providing vehicular traffic calming along Baltimore Street between Fair Street and Williams Street in Savage, is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, August 30th. Signs and flagging operations will be in place to direct traffic as needed, as temporary lane closures can be expected during construction hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to be completed by late November.