Friday, March 1, 2013
Looking for something exciting to do this weekend? Check out some of the fun things going on in Howard County and beyond this weekend.
Each week, Patch puts together a list of local activities and events going on in your area this weekend. Check back weekly and tell us in the comments if you know of any additional activities coming up. To submit an event in the Patch events calendar, click on “Events” at the top of the page and then click on the green "Add an event" button on the right side of the page HoCoPoLitSo's 35th Annual Irish Evening with Colum McCann Silhouette Stages' Production of "The Producers" 2013 Progressive Insurance Baltimore Boat Show Mustang Flea Market Flower Arranging-A Master Gardeners Event Columbia Lady Group Fitness Grand Opening Elkridge Hurricanes 12U Baseball Purses and Pandora Bingo 2013 Baltimore Maccabi Soccer Try-outs All You Can Eat …
Thursday, February 28, 2013
This information was supplied by the Howard County Police Department.
Columbia Residential Burglary A man returned to his home in the 10300 block of Painted Cup to find another man coming down his stairs with his wife’s jewelry box at 7 p.m. on Feb. 26. Upon seeing the homeowner, the man fled out a rear sliding door. Police reported a rear kitchen window was pried open to gain entry. Someone used an unknown tool to punch a hole in the glass on a rear French door at a residence in the 10100 block of Hyla Brook Road between 2:30 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 27. A safe containing cash, passports and other personal papers was stolen. A television, laptop, electronic gaming system and a duffle bag were stolen from a residence in the 10100 block of Hyla Brook Road on Feb. 27 around 11 a.m. A rear door was forced open to …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Savage-Guilford will be mild, and a bit soggy this week, according to the National Weather Service.
The week is set to begin and end the same: beautifully. But, according to the National Weather Service, we may have to deal with some soggy weather in between. There’s a chance of rain and sleet Tuesday morning, then rain as temperatures rise to the mid-40s. Rain will continue at night, when temperatures drop to the high-40s. Winds may pick up too, gusting as fast as 21 mph. A flood watch has been issued for the area from Tuesday afternoon to Tuesday evening. More rain Wednesday, mostly before 1 p.m. Skies will stay cloudy and temperatures will reach the mid-50s during the day, dropping to the mid-30s at night. There’s a chance of showers again Thursday, with temperatures in the mid-40s. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low in …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Columbia Vandalism – Lilly’s Mexican Market Someone smashed out a side window at Lilly’s Mexican Market around midnight on Feb. 17 but it is unknown if anyone entered the store. Attempted Break-in – Harper’s Choice Liquors Someone kicked the door at Harper’s Choice Liquors in the 5400 block of Harper’s Farm Road, but no entry was made around 1:45 a.m. on Feb. 17. Possible Break-in – Midsummer Lane Someone gained entry to a residence in the 10700 block of Midsummer Lane through the garage door, but it’s unknown if anything was taken sometime between Feb. 10 and Feb. 17. Burglary – Augustine Ave. Two laptops were stolen between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 after someone pried open a rear window at a residence in the 5400 block of …
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
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Highland Residential burglary Police say someone gained entry to a home on the 6800 block of Koandah Gardens on Feb. 9 at about 7:05 p.m. by breaking a window, reaching in and unlocking a door. Police say once inside, he ransacked a master bedroom closet and the bathroom. The homeowner returned home with his son while the burglar was in the house, according to police. The burglar tried to run off, but the homeowner caught him and they struggled; ultimately the burglar broke free and left through the front door, according to police. Nothing was reported stolen. The burglar is described as short, 25-30 years old, wearing a black, hooded sweatshirts, blue jeans and carrying a flash light. Columbia Street robbery According to police, a man …
Friday, February 8, 2013
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Columbia Robbery – King’s Contrivance CVS A man stole a variety of DVDs and over-the-counter medications after entering the CVS in the 8600 block of Guilford Road around 4 p.m. on Feb. 5. As two employees attempted to confront the man, he brandished a large butcher knife and fled. Police described the suspect as a black male in his mid-30s, about 6 feet, slim to medium build, with a thin trimmed beard, medium complexion, wearing tan colored pants, a black aviator style jacket, a black and white baseball cap and was carrying a brown satchel bag. Commercial burglary attempt – Lark Brown Road Three vehicles were broken into after a person or persons cut a hole in the gate at Sanford Kramer Plumbing in the 8100 block of Lark Brown Road …
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
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Columbia Residential burglary According to Howard County Police, a man entered a home on the 7400 block of Setting Sun Way on Feb. 2 at about 7:45 p.m. through an unlocked door. The resident asked the man to leave several times, police said, and he eventually did. Nothing was reported stolen. Police later received a call from the Corner Stable Restaurant on the 8600 block of Guilford Road for a man who was taking his clothes off and urinating. The description matched that of the man from the Setting Sun Way. The 25-year-old Columbia man was arrested and charged with burglary, indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. Laurel Robbery A man had just withdrawn money at an ATM and was getting out of his car on the 9000 block of Canterbury …
