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HCPD Crime Update for Howard County
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HCPD Crime Update for Howard County

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin, Thursday July 11, 2019 Robbery Columbia, 21045: 8300 block of Tamar Drive, July 10 3:17 p.m. A male victim reported that he arranged online to sell a laptop. When he arrived […]

Dr. Genee Varlack in File Photo (2011 or 2012) at Guilford Elementary School during an outdoor student music festival. Photo by Ricardo Whitaker
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Varlack Served Forest Ridge and Guilford, Now Retires

by Sam Seliger Guilford Gazette Intern After more than 30 years as an educator, Dr. Genée  Varlack, principal at Forest Ridge Elementary School, retired last month. Varlack began in Howard County as a teacher at […]

Graphic illustration of the six areas of focus for development of the Route 1 Corridor
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Six-Part Plan Developing for Route 1 Corridor

by Lia Nigro Freelance Writer based in Columbia, Maryland The Route 1 Corridor has seen a lot of plans over the years. Its 12 miles are home to approximately 15 percent of Howard County’s residents […]

Two Animal Welfare Society Board Members Arrested
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Two Animal Welfare Society Board Members Arrested

Two board members who oversaw operations at the non-profit Animal Welfare Society (AWS) in Columbia have each been charged with 50 counts of animal cruelty after 165 animals were found to be living in poor […]

Juveniles Wreak Havoc in County as Summer Heats Up
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Juveniles Wreak Havoc in County as Summer Heats Up

by HCPD Robbery Laurel, 20723: 9400 block of Whiskey Bottom Road, July 1 5:59 p.m. An adult male victim reported that he was approached by five male suspects who assaulted him and stole documents and clothing, […]

Summer Food Program Helps Families in Need
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Summer Food Program Helps Families in Need

The Howard County Public School System is pleased to announce its Summer Food Service Program to meet the growing need to feed hungry children and families and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months […]