Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Ellicott City to Enhance Walkability with New Sidewalks and Storm Drains on Northfield Road
Ellicott City residents can look forward to enhanced walkability and safety as a new construction project kicks off to add sidewalks and storm drains on Northfield Road. Announced by Howard County, the project is part of the county's WalkHoward plan, aiming to create better connections between neighborhoods and local schools. The focus of this latest phase will be the installation of sidewalks on the south side of Northfield Road, bridging the gap between Northfield Elementary School, Dunloggin Middle School, and the nearby Columbia Road.
"Cautiously optimistic:" Howard Co. hopes for smooth start to school year
School leaders anticipate a much smoother start to the school year for bus riders. But the thousands of students who lost bus service last year will have to walk to school again, for one more year.
North Laurel Complete Streets Meeting Set for September 10th
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Office of Transportation will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the pavilion at High Ridge Park, located at 10100 Superior Avenue in Laurel, to discuss proposed Complete Streets pedestrian and bicycle improvement plans for Old Scaggsville Road, Pilgrim Avenue and Superior Avenue. Proposed improvements include the installation of sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lands and traffic calming measures along these roadways.
Scratch-Off Players in Savage, Easton, and Dundalk Win Big in Maryland Lottery
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland Lottery players had a winning week, with scratch-off tickets delivering significant prizes across the state, including a $5 million jackpot in Howard County. A player who…
Varsity Q&A: Centennial three-time state champion wrestler Austin Kraisser named coach at St. Mary’s Ryken
Centennial graduate and three-time state champion Austin Kraisser was named the wrestling coach at St. Mary’s Ryken last week. Kraisser discussed his vision for the program and more with the Howard County Times. Note: Some questions and answers have been edited for brevity and clarity. What made this opportunity the right fit for you? There’s a lot of great qualities about St. Mary’s Ryken as ...
John M. ‘Jack’ Jones, Baltimore attorney who helped James W. Rouse develop Columbia, dies
John M. “Jack” Jones, the attorney who assisted James W. Rouse in acquiring the Howard County farmland that became Columbia, died Aug. 10 of undetermined causes, family members said, at Broadmead Retirement Community in Hunt Valley. The former Riderwood resident was 95. “Jack was a fine lawyer and one of the best that you’ll ever find,” said former Chief Judge Robert M. Bell of state Court of ...
Howard County's Swift Action Mitigates Flooding Amid Storm in Historic Ellicott City
As the rain hammered down in Howard County last night, officials took no chances with the historically flood-prone Ellicott City. In a late-night report, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball provided an update on the August 18th storm that swept through, particularly emphasizing the preparedness measures that were put into place. According to Howard County's press release, "At 9:48 p.m. on Sunday, August 18th, the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Howard County, including Historic Ellicott City." Though about three inches of rain fell over a short period, causing temporary flooding, the pre-emptive measures seemed to have mitigated the potential damage.
Ellicott City flood sirens sound, but historic area doesn’t flood after heavy rains
Tense moments transpired in historic Ellicott City Sunday night as flood sirens sounded due to heavy rain in the area. Police blocked off the roads and a culvert started to breach. However, downtown was spared from floodwaters. Sunday night was only the fourth time sirens have gone off since they...
Emergency Protocols Activated in Midst of Fast-Moving Summer Storm
ELLICOTT CITY, MD – Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released the below statement, following the weather event on Sunday, August 18th, 2024:. “At 9:48 p.m. on Sunday, August 18th, the National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Howard County, including Historic Ellicott City. During the course this severe storm, Howard County saw approximately three inches of rainfall in Ellicott City over a short period of time. The rapid rate of rainfall caused limited, temporary flooding in the West End of Historic Ellicott City. Throughout the course of the storm, there was no apparent flooding to businesses on Upper or Lower Main Street.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.