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Four Same-Sex Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses in County
Couples seek marriage licenses in the county within 36 hours of first day same-sex couples can pick up licenses.

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Couples seek marriage licenses in the county within 36 hours of first day same-sex couples can pick up licenses.

The following information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
County's recreation and parks director says, "We know we have to figure out a way to reduce noise impact."
Two men reportedly stole the man's watch, cell phone and Nike shoes.
The licenses will become effective on Jan. 1, 2013.
The licenses will become effective on Jan. 1, 2013.
The licenses will become effective on Jan. 1, 2013.
The licenses will become effective on Jan. 1, 2013.
Police said the holiday period has a high incidence of alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
Police said the holiday period has a high incidence of alcohol-related traffic fatalities.
Wine Bin Owner: 'Yes, I have beer.'
The former president of Dell Services will take over the Columbia-based tech company.
Hammond High program showcases focus on science, technology, engineering and math.
A small group of local residents are working on an amendment that would force Columbia Association to make all residential lien-payers corporate members.
The following information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
A bus containing Harper's Choice Middle School students was struck from behind on Tuesday morning, police said.
The following information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
Howard County Schools are no longer in the running for a $20 to $30 million federal grant.