Ellicott City

Board approves joint-use agreement for artificial turf fields

2012-05-22 21:57:00

A joint-use agreement between Howard County schools and the Department of Recreation and Parks was approved Tuesday, clearing the way for the installation of an artificial turf field at a third county high school this summer. The Board of Education...

State school board continues effort to reduce suspensions despite negative public comments

2012-05-22 15:30:00

Despite a barrage of public comments, many negative, Maryland State Board of Education members said Tuesday that they will push forward with plans to reduce the use of long-term suspensions and expulsions in student discipline. "Everybody gets that...

Catholic concern for poor is 'byproduct'

2012-05-22 09:45:00

The Sun's view of the Catholic Church, as expressed in its recent editorial ("Baltimore welcomes a new archbishop," May 20), is obviously clueless. Taking care of the poor and disadvantaged is simply a byproduct of our primary purpose which is to save...

Md. to launch program to stimulate lending to small businesses

2012-05-21 15:24:06

Maryland small businesses gripe that they can't get loans from banks. Lenders complain of a dearth of borrowers. Is there any way to get these two together? The state is going to try, under legislation expected to be signed into law today. Maryland will...

Why is The Sun so negative about the Grand Prix?

2012-05-21 07:30:00

Why is it that The Baltimore Sun is so negative about the Baltimore Grand Prix ("Worse and worse," May 9)? Why is it that The Sun's sports pages rarely include any articles about IndyCar races leading up to the Baltimore Grand Prix? Why would they want to...

Wine in the Woods marks 20th festival year in Howard County

2012-05-21 06:49:00

When the first Wine in the Woods festival was being planned in 1992, Ellicott City restaurateur Fernand Tersiguel suggested organizers add enlightenment to their goals for the event. This weekend, as the wine festival marks its 20th anniversary in...

First Friday is a great chance to relax and unwind in Historic Ellicott City

2012-05-21 00:00:00

I'd like to thank everyone who sent along their good wishes after my recent surgery. I now really believe in 'flower power' and the positive vibes that come from silly get-well cards. It's good to be back working again. First Friday The next First...

West Friendship Station 3 firefighters pull double-duty by dousing fire and delivering a baby Ewe

2012-05-21 00:00:00

During a Mother's Day brush fire on Pfefferkorn Road, members of Station 3 not only took charge and doused the flames, but assisted in welcoming a brand new baby ewe who was born just minutes after the fire was extinguished. According to the operator...

History Matters: Looking back to Howard County life in 1892

2012-05-19 00:00:00

100 Years Ago Battle for academics From a 20-year look back column in the Times (1892): "At the City election the citizens Law and Order ticket had a walk over. Edward Norris was elected Mayor. Also, councilmen, William T. McCauley, William F....

Baltimore-area housing market sees bidding wars return as buyers' choices shrink

2012-05-20 00:00:00

David D. Igla lost out on three Ellicott City homes in the past few months before he finally beat the competition and had an offer accepted. What kind of so-called buyer's market is this, he wondered? Some houses zip off the market —...

City prosecutors charge group tied to killing, shootings

2012-05-18 16:08:30

When a relative of accused druglord Robert G. Moore was stabbed and killed during a robbery, authorities say, Moore vowed to avenge the death. Over the next eight months, Moore and members of his East Baltimore drug syndicate picked off the man they...

Births: County residents welcome new family members

2012-05-17 17:35:00

Alice Vida Healey was born April 26, 2012, at 10:39 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Her parents are Danielle and Benjamin Healey, of Columbia. Her Maternal grandparents are Lori and Bruce Fried, of LaPlata. Her paternal grandparents are Shirley and...

Andrew Hays, 3, of Columbia and his father, Guerin Hays, wait for their breakfast at the Forest Diner on May 21. The diner has served customers in Ellicott City since 1946, but will close on May 28.

2012-05-21 00:00:00

The first wave of swimmers - professional male triathletes - enters Centennial Lake before the start of the 2012 Columbia Triathlon, which took place in and around Centennial Park in Ellicott City Sunday. More than 2,300 athletes competed in the Olympic-distance race.

2012-05-20 00:00:00

William Mantzaris, 8, of Ellicott City, and his father Alex make a repair during the National Pike District Pinewood Derby.

2012-05-19 00:00:00