Top News: Shootings, Utility Data, Water Shortage
County Executives get tough on utility companies, while residents deal with a water shortage and utility scam.
Early Morning Collision Kills Columbia Teen, Three Injured
A Columbia teenager was killed in a 3 a.m. collision on Thursday night, alcohol may have been involved.
Report: No Drugs or Alcohol Found in Body of Man Killed by Trooper
The mother of Daryl Berry, a Columbia native, wonders why Pennsylvania State Police have not released information related to the shooting death of her son.
Three Charged in June Shooting of 15-year-old in Marriottsville - One man killed during Thursday night's arrests.
County Execs: Utilities Must Give Us Data
County Executives from across the state are urging Maryland's utility regulatory authority to take a closer look at how utilities do business during severe weather, and what they can do to be better prepared.
City Maintenance Leads to Temporary County Water Shortage
A voluntary request for residents to use less water could turn into a mandatory water use restriction while crews in Baltimore County work on one of the two major water delivery routes to Howard County.
Elkridge Home Where Body Was Found to be Sold
Howard County police said they dug up the remains of Christine Jarrett, former resident of the Claire Drive house, under a shed in the backyard.
Lorien Opens on Route 1 in Elkridge
Skilled nursing facility opened July 11.
County Executive Proposes Selling Dobbin House
In planning future of Belmont estate, Ken Ulman said the house wasn't needed.
Utility Scam Making Its Way Through Maryland
Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler warns Marylanders of a scam promising federal utility bill grants.
Howard County MSA Scores Similar to 2011
The county says a "technical error" caused two schools to fail in meeting goals for special education students, and the state will recalculate.
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Jeff Nichols
11:48 am on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Regarding the utility data story, the utilities companies should absolutely be able to hand over this data. All of it is tracked and managed with data center management software such as what is found here: http://www.alphapointtechnology.com/data-center-management-solutions/. Not only will the data reveal valuable information, but it can better prepare a wide-range of businesses for instances of severe weather.