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Daniels Dam on the Patapsco River heading for removal: ‘The last piece of this puzzle’
With an influx of federal funding, engineers will begin studying and preparing for the removal of the Daniels Dam in Howard County — one of the last remaining blockages on the Patapsco River. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated $1.8 million in federal funding for the planning and permitting process to begin. The funding will go to American Rivers, a nonprofit ...
Howard County proposes establishing Office of Inspector General to instill accountability
BALTIMORE -- There's an effort to bring more accountability in Howard County by establishing an Office of Inspector General.Two bills were introduced earlier this month, but Monday night was the first time the public could share their thoughts about it.Howard County Council Vice Chair Liz Walsh said the proposed OIG is modeled after the Baltimore City and Baltimore County inspectors general.Both of those inspectors general, Isabel Cummings and Kelly Madigan, respectively, support Walsh's bills.Still, there seem to be questions of how an inspector general in Howard County would act.Council bills 47 and 48 will create an independent watchdog, according to...
Fort Detrick Garrison To Change Command
FORT DETRICK, Md. (JK) — Col. Ned B. Marsh will relinquish command of the U.S. Army Garrison. at Fort Detrick to Col. Christopher M. Chung, July 23, 2024, during a ceremony in the Fort Detrick. auditorium, located at 1520 Freedman Drive, at 9 a.m. A native of Poquoson, Va.,...
Howard’s new age-friendly fitness lot creates accessible exercise space for seniors
Bill Roche pedaled a blue stationary bike in Centennial Park North on a recent sunny afternoon. Around him sat nine other blue workout machines, tucked between tennis courts, racquetball courts and a parking lot. The bike he was using is one of 10 workout machines that have been added to the park’s age-friendly fitness lot, unveiled by Howard County Executive Calvin Ball earlier this summer. ...
Veterans Appreciation In Frederick Is This Saturday
Frederick, Md (KM) It’s a chance for residents to thank local veterans for their service. Frederick County Government and other organizations are hosting a Veterans Appreciation Day event on Saturday, July 20th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Prospect Center at 585 Himes Avenue in Frederick. .
Community Action Council of Howard County receives $1.25M through Solar Energy Equity Program
Community Action Council of Howard County is one of four organizations that received a grant through the state’s Solar Energy Equity Program. The nonprofit agency received a $1.25 million grant from the Maryland Energy Administration. Gary Christopher, director of weatherization at CAC, said the organization applied for the grant because it lines up with its mission to “diminish poverty and ...
No-Questions-Asked Gun Buyback Event Set for August; $100 and $200 Gift Cards Offered in Exchange for Guns
The Rockville City Police Department has announced a gun buyback event for Saturday, August 17, at RedGate Park (14500 Avery Road). Participants will receive a $100 Visa gift card for functional handguns, rifles, and shotguns, and $200 in Visa gift cards for functional assault-style weapons and privately manufactured firearms (ghost guns).
Md. State Fair is hiring
Interested in being a part of putting on the Maryland State Fair for three big weekends this summer? Attend the Maryland State Fair Job Fair, on Tuesday, July 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Exhibition Hall, to explore a variety of job opportunities during the Thursday, Aug. 22- Sunday, Aug. 25, Thursday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 8 run of the Maryland State Fair. ...
Westminster council approves purchase of new police cars, radios
The Westminster Common Council approved more than $350,000 of added resources for the Westminster Police Department this month. The council unanimously approved the purchase of four Dodge Durango all-wheel drive SUVs with emergency equipment, 12 Motorola portable police radios and desk chargers, and four Motorola mobile vehicle police radios. Mayor Mona Becker said the cruisers and radios are an ...
House struck by lightning, trees down after storms move through DMV area
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — A house was struck by lightning and several trees are down after storms moved through the DMV region Monday evening. Montgomery County Fire and EMS officials said crews responded to the 14800 block of Braemar Crescent Way in Gaithersburg around 5:20 p.m. after a home was struck by lightning.
Baltimore County spending $550K to shield 2020 settlement to brother of county executive’s friend
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.’s administration secretly paid his friend’s brother an $83,675 settlement after backing out of an agreement to increase the retired firefighter’s pension, which county lawyers said would have violated state law. And now, the administration could pay more than half a million dollars on a fight in court to keep secret details about the settlement. ...
Maryland opens 2024 black bear hunt lottery
The Maryland 2024 black bear hunt lottery is accepting entries for the state’s annual six-day hunt. This year’s hunt is scheduled for Oct. 21-26 in Allegany, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties. Hunters can purchase applications for $15 from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources online, via a license agent, or by calling 866-344-8889 until Aug. […]
Over 3,000 Native Trees and Plants Added in Landmark Conservation Effort
Howard EcoWorks kicked off the spring and early summer of 2024 with major conservation efforts around Baltimore and Howard Counties. This work was largely focused on urban and underserved areas of the region. EcoWorks’ crews planted 585 native trees and shrubs along with 2,605 native perennials such as wildflowers, sedges, and ferns. These projects are restoring natural environments and habitats while tackling climate resiliency.
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