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UPDATE: Coale to Run for Ellicott City Delegate District 9B
Tom Coale, a local blogger and CA Board Member, formally kicked off his campaign Tuesday night in Ellicott City.

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Tom Coale, a local blogger and CA Board Member, formally kicked off his campaign Tuesday night in Ellicott City.

Tom Coale, a local blogger and CA Board Member, formally kicked off his campaign Tuesday night in Ellicott City.
The husband of the woman who ran a bird rescue organization pleaded guilty to six counts of animal cruelty.
Patch has a whole new look.
All information was provided by the Howard County Police Department.
All information was provided by the Howard County Police Department.
Police said six were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Find out how to trap them, drown them, and generally make your home an unfriendly target for the critters.
Find out how to trap them, drown them, and generally make your home an unfriendly target for the critters.
Police said a man exposed himself to two women inside a changing room at Target in Columbia.
The former location of the Red Pearl will be the home to a new restaurant by two of Baltimore's biggest restaurateurs.
We're launching a new Columbia Patch. Check it out.
Del. Guy Guzzone announced he would run for the open District 13 Senate Seat, while Siddiqui said she'll pursue Guzzone's current delegate seat.
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The following information was provided by the Howard County Police Department.
The following information was provided by the Howard County Police Department.
The station is located near major roads and replaces the aging neighborhood station.
Check out the difference between the water levels.