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Therese Umerlik
MARC ridership increases for fifth month in a row
- More Baltimore-area residents are opting to use MARC trains as ridership increased for the fifth consecutive month since January.
Howard police to honor fallen officers
- The Howard police department honored Cpl. Scott Wheeler, who died in the line of duty in 2007, and five other officers during a memorial ceremony Friday in Ellicott City.
Wye Oak seedlings for sale
- Residents can own Maryland history by ordering Wye Oak seedlings. John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery is accepting orders for spring delivery, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
State celebrates Public Lands Day
- Volunteers are working to improve the trails today at Patapsco Valley State Park to celebrate National Public Lands Day.
Wild turkey hunters report a statewide harvest decline
- Maryland’s turkey hunters reported a decline in wild turkeys taken during the 2007 spring turkey season, according to the state Department of Natural Resources.
Roundabout construction to cause Howard road closure
- The intersection of Highland and Triadelphia Mill roads in Clarksville will be closed for the construction of a roundabout.
Anne Arundel school to break ground on field house
- Ground will be broken on the new 4,000-square-foot field house at Old Mill High School in Anne Arundel County.
Denil fish ladder closed in Patapsco Valley
- The Denil fish ladder at Bloede’s Dam in the Patapsco Valley will be not be opened this year, the state natural resources department announced.
Howard officials to announce how smoking ban will be enforced
- Howard County officials are expected to announce this week how they will enforce the smoking ban going into effect for all establishments June 1.
Hearing on Howard school budgets rescheduled
- A hearing and work session on the proposed Howard County school budgets for fiscal 2008 has been rescheduled from May 10 to May 14.
Volunteers sought for EcoFestival in Baltimore City
- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is seeking volunteers to help with the EcoFestival, which kicks off Baltimore Green Week.
Sportfishing license fees will increase to aid Bay health
- Fees for sportfishing licenses will increase to help fund fisheries and promote the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
Dorsey Run Road in Howard to be extended
- Howard County officials will break ground on the first phase of connecting Route 175 to Dorsey Run Road.