During his State of the County Speech, Ball notes that the state of the county is “strong” based on educational, economic and health and wellness progress.

The County's Office of Transportation will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 17th to discuss a proposed Bicycle Master Plan project to install bike lanes on Thunder Hill Road from MD 175 to Sohap Lane.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and DNR Secretary Josh Kurtz Sign historic MOU to collaborate for enhanced environmental action and natural resource management.

Ball joined Tree Savers volunteers to remove invasive vines from more than 100 trees at Meadowbrook Park in Ellicott City.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined cabinet members and Howard County Government employees to recognize the 2024 Employee Awards honorees, including Employee of the Year winner, Meridy McCague, Director of the County's East Columbia 50+ Center.

The Howard County Department of Public Works will hold a community outreach meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd, to discuss converting the existing stop sign controlled intersection of Gorman Road at Skylark Boulevard into a single-lane roundabout. The goal of the project is to enhance traffic operations and safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists in the North Laurel Emerson subdivision. 

The Howard County Human Rights Commission has announced the winners of its 2024 Human Rights James E. Henson Sr. & Jean W. Toomer, Colette Roberts Organization and Dr. Murray Simon Student awards.

Locations will be set up in Cooksville, Ellicott City, Elkridge and Laurel, to offer residents more options for where they can securely shred vital documents.

Focus group report encourages a variety of agricultural support, education and recreation options.

The Howard County Health Department (HCHD) announced today the receipt of a grant from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) to promote and increase student engagement in the sexual and reproductive health clinic at Howard Community College (HCC).

Howard County Government offices and more will be closed in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday on Monday, October 14th. There will be regular Monday curbside trash, recycling, yard trim and food scrap collection and the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. 

Ball will join the Howard County Economic Development Authority on a subsequent European Trade Mission that aims to foster international collaboration and explore export opportunities in the cybersecurity/IT sector.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov.

Howard County police are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information in the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 410-313-STOP or HCPDCrimeTips@howardcountymd.gov.