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Regional planning council reports $26 million in grants over 11 years; Howard County received roughly $2.2 million Steven Ray of the North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council told commissioners the council helped secure about $26 million in grant funding from 2015–2025 across six counties, with Howard County receiving roughly $2.2 million; commissioners accepted the council's annual contract by voice vote.

Howard County has secured over $2.2 million in grant funding as part of a staggering $26 million investment in regional infrastructure over the past 11 years!

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#HowardCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment

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Howard County commissioners approve two Kinsey Youth Center MOUs, table third; adopt handbook changes and routine claims Commissioners approved MOUs for religious programming and fire-safety training at the Kinsey Youth Center, tabled the mental-health MOU pending further review, adopted employee handbook amendments and approved routine payroll and operating claims.

Howard County commissioners took a significant step forward by approving two vital MOUs for the Kinsey Youth Center, while leaving one crucial mental-health agreement under review.

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#HowardCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #YouthDevelopment #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthServices

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Votes at a glance: Howard County meeting actions and approvals The board approved routine minutes, payroll and operating claims, a highway equipment appropriation and truck purchase, a services agreement for tax-bill mailing, an agreement with a private wedding venue for road‑widening obligations, hiring of a code enforcement inspector, and $30,000 from opioid funds to support jail nursing; it also voted to pursue a six‑month data center moratorium process.

The Howard County commissioners made key decisions this month, from approving a new plow truck to supporting jail nursing with opioid funds.

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#HowardCounty #IN #HowardCountyGovernment #CitizenPortal #SubstanceAbuseSupport #PublicSafety

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Resident asks commissioners to require notice and disclosure of agricultural leases; board takes proposal under advisement Brad Simone presented a written ordinance proposal to require notice and disclosure of agricultural land lease agreements in Howard County, pointing to lease language that he says waives nuisance claims; commissioners voted to take the proposal under advisement for legal review.

A proposed ordinance in Howard County aims to shed light on agricultural land lease agreements, revealing potential nuisances that neighbors might face without prior notice.

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#HowardCounty #IN #CivicAccountability #HowardCountyAgriculture #CitizenPortal #PublicTransparency

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Howard County Drainage Board approves increased assessments for Stall Shank drain after public hearing After a public hearing with dozens of residents, the Howard County Drainage Board approved Order HCDB 26‑01 to raise assessments on the Stall Shank regulated drain to collect $100,000 a year for five years, then continue at $60,000 annually for ongoing maintenance.

The Howard County Drainage Board has approved a controversial plan to raise assessments for the Stall Shank drain, aiming to collect $100,000 annually for urgent repairs over the next five years.

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#HowardCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #WaterManagement

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We must protect our American values and support future Americans from this inhuman agency and ignorant president.

#ICEOUT #DHS #maryland #HowardCounty

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Planned ICE detention center in Howard County gets permit revoked Howard County Executive announced Monday that the county had revoked a building permit for an ICE detention facility in Elkridge.

#ICE #DHS #BorderPatrol #PermitRevoked #DonaldTrump #KristiNoem #StephenMiller #TriciaMcLaughlin #ThomasHoman #HowardCounty #Maryland

Howard County, Maryland is between Washington, DC & Baltimore:

www.baltimoresun.com/2026/02/02/i...

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Hundreds of supports of Howard County's emergency legislation to revoke permits for an ICE detention facility in Elkridge, rally before a County Council meeting on the matter at the George Howard Building in Ellicott City, Maryland.
#ice #DHS #democracy #elkridge #maryland #howardcounty #protest

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2.2.2026 County Executive Calvin Ball - Media Gaggle YouTube video by HowardCountyGov

County Executive Calvin Ball discusses #HowardCounty position regarding ICE, new legislation banning private detention centers. www.youtube.com/watch?si=sb4... ⭐

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Howard County Council approves most 2026 appropriations but tables $261,419 request for 24‑hour jail nursing The council reorganized leadership and approved a broad package of additional appropriations—covering IT servers, highway equipment and opioid funds—while delaying a $261,419 contract request to provide 24‑hour nursing at the county jail until February for further information and vendor detail.

Howard County's council made headlines by electing new leadership and tabling a crucial $261,419 request for 24-hour nursing at the jail amidst pressing health concerns.

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#HowardCounty #IN #MentalHealthCare #OpioidSettlementFunds #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal

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Howard County vs. Franklin County | Counties Across Texas Spotlight Series — TEXAS FORWARD PARTY Compare a historic Permian Basin hub with a Piney Woods leisure destination and see why Forward believes that the refinery worker in Big Spring and the dairy farmer in Mount Vernon both drive our…

Hotels & Homes. 🏨🏡 Today’s #CountiesAcrossTexas match-up: Howard County (Big Spring/Energy) vs. Franklin County (Mt Vernon/Lakes). A spotlight on Texas architecture ➟ www.texasforwardparty.org/counties-x-t...

#HowardCounty #FranklinCounty

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Forward believes that the refinery worker in Big Spring and the dairy farmer in Mount Vernon both drive our economy. 

In #HowardCounty, the boom-bust cycle is a way of life. #OpenPrimaries would allow the community to elect leaders who focus on long-term stability and infrastructure, rather than partisan grievance. #RankedChoiceVoting would help bridge the gap between industry and community needs. 

In #FranklinCounty, water and land use are key. #RankedChoiceVoting empowers the community to support candidates who prioritize water quality and rural preservation. It ensures that the beauty of the lake and the viability of the farms are both protected.

Forward believes that the refinery worker in Big Spring and the dairy farmer in Mount Vernon both drive our economy. In #HowardCounty, the boom-bust cycle is a way of life. #OpenPrimaries would allow the community to elect leaders who focus on long-term stability and infrastructure, rather than partisan grievance. #RankedChoiceVoting would help bridge the gap between industry and community needs. In #FranklinCounty, water and land use are key. #RankedChoiceVoting empowers the community to support candidates who prioritize water quality and rural preservation. It ensures that the beauty of the lake and the viability of the farms are both protected.

Forward believes that the refinery worker in Big Spring and the dairy farmer in Mount Vernon both drive our economy.

Full series ➟ www.texasforwardparty.org/counties-x-t...
Link to match up below ⤵︎

#CountiesAcrossTexas #ForwardTexas #ForwardParty #HowardCounty #FranklinCounty #WeLoveTexas

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#BigSpring McMahon–Wrinkle Airport (#IATA: HCA, #ICAO: KBPG, #FAA #LID: BPG) is a municipal airport two miles southwest of Big Spring, in #HowardCounty, #Texas. The FAA's #NationalPlanOfIntegratedAirportSystems for 2009–2013 categorized it as a #generalAviation airport.

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Officer ID’d in attempted traffic stop preceding crash that killed minor State investigators identified the Howard County Police officer involved in an attempted traffic stop before a fatal crash involving a juvenile driver in Columbia.

Meanwhile in my home county to which I've lived in for almost 5 years now...

#Maryland #HowardCounty #news

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This is a test run. It might not be perfect. But building a people-powered movement means removing barriers, not guarding doors.

Tune in tonight at 6:30 on our Facebook page. Your voice belongs here — wherever “here” is for you.

#ECWHDC #HowardCounty #Accessibility #PeoplePowered

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#marylandsky #mdsky #ICE #md #howardcounty #hoco #annearundel #AAco

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Secretary Rafael López, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, and Director Geneva Rieu join the Howard County Department of Social Services team for a photo in front of their local mural.

Secretary Rafael López, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, and Director Geneva Rieu join the Howard County Department of Social Services team for a photo in front of their local mural.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball speaking with Director Geneva Rieu at the Winter Open House.

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball speaking with Director Geneva Rieu at the Winter Open House.

#TeamDHS hosted a Winter Open House to debut the Howard County Department of Social Services’ lobby mural—created in partnership with the Howard County Department of Corrections—and to showcase our latest program initiatives.

#HowardCounty #OpenHouse #SocialServices

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Police locate missing woman deceased, obtain arrest warrant for ex-boyfriend Howard Co. police found Nikitha Godishala, 27, deceased in Columbia apt. Her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sha...

Howard Co. police found Nikitha Godishala, 27, deceased in Columbia apt. Her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma, 26, is wanted for murder & fled to India. He reported her missing. #HowardCounty #News

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Howard County commissioners approve contract amendments, bids, appointments and resolutions The board approved a $6,586 amendment for the Bridge 30 federal design contract, accepted multiple bid winners, confirmed board appointments, approved resolution 2025BCCR26 (jail reimbursement intent) and 2025BCCR25 (2025–2026 CIP), authorized a nuisance-compliance contract, and executed a ground-lease renewal with the Greater Kokomo EDA.

Howard County commissioners made significant strides in local governance, approving crucial contract amendments, bid awards, and board appointments that will shape the community's future.

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#HowardCounty #IN #CommunityEngagement #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal

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Commissioner urges extension of battery-storage moratorium after fire-safety concerns; staff to research legal limits Commissioner Lipinski urged the board to extend a moratorium on battery storage while consulting local fire departments; staff member Mister Wilson said he will research legal limits and report back. A public commenter, Stan Oiler, urged an ordinance if a moratorium is not possible.

Concerns over battery storage safety have prompted Commissioner Lipinski to push for an extended moratorium, igniting a heated debate about fire department preparedness in Howard County.

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#HowardCounty #IN #HowardCountyFireSafety #LocalGovAI #BatteryStorage #CitizenPortal

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Howard County drainage staff outline contentious assessment plan and ARP-funded reconstructions Staff described a proposal to raise drainage assessments — $100,000 a year for five years — to fund ditch and tile repairs, and detailed ARP-funded reconstructions, including a near-term Maria Coontz project; officials warned the plan will be controversial for small landowners.

Howard County officials are proposing a controversial $100,000 annual increase in drainage assessments for the next five years to tackle long-overdue repairs, igniting potential backlash from local landowners.

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#HowardCounty #IN #PublicEngagement #CitizenPortal

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Capitalism, Socialism, and the Battle of Ideas · Howard County for Human Dignity ## Hosted by HoCo for Human Dignity • Led by Dr. Jared Ball **When**: Wednesday, December 17, 5:30–7:00 pm **Where**: Hockley Room **Hosted by**: Howard County for Human Dignity (HoCo for Human Dig...

Heads up, #HowardCounty #Maryland!
Hello from Howard County, MD! We are holding an event on capitalism and socialism this Wednesday at 5:30pm at the Elkridge library. Hope to see many of you there.

@generalstrikemd.bsky.social

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While you were sleeping. Oella and Ellicott City, MD Snow.
#winterphotos #winterinmaryland #citywinter #nightphotography #streetphotography #urbanphotography #ellicottcity #oella #maryland #hoco #howardcounty #holidays #lights

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Howard County Jail, 1851 Historical Marker (A historical marker located in Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland.)

#Markeroftheweek

#HowardCounty Jail, 1851 in #EllicottCityMD

www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=111721

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Ellicott City Mutual Aid Society Have fun, make friends, and build community in a participatory discussion about Mutual Aid: what it is, why do it, and how to get started! This will be the first in a series of gatherings by and for the Ellicott City community to identify needs and get to work.

Tomorrow, Dec 9. First meeting of the new Ellicott City Mutual Aid Society! You are invited. 7-9 pm at BackwaterBooks. backwaterbooks.com/event/2025-1... ⭐️ #howardcounty #mutualaid

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Historic Ellicott City, Maryland in a dusting of snow just in time for tonight's Midnight Madness.
#blackandwhite #monochrome #photography #ellicottcity #hoco #howardcounty #maryland

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EMA brings hazardous materials flow study contract; sheriff's web comment policy taken under advisement Howard County EMA presented a hazardous materials commodity flow study contract for review and the board took the sheriff's web comment moderation policy under advisement for later review.

Howard County is taking a proactive step to ensure safety by approving a study that will analyze hazardous materials flowing through the area.

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#HowardCounty #IN #CitizenPortal #HazardousMaterialsAnalysis #PublicSafetyPolicy #HowardCountyEmergencyManagement

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Lesson Interest Form (Jocelyn Faison's Woodwind Studio) Thank you for your interest in lessons! This form helps me learn information to make the student's lessons as valuable as possible. After completing the form, I will reach out to you by email!

I'm not sure how effective Bluesky is for this sort of thing, but if anyone is looking for woodwind lessons in #howardcounty #MD, I offer them! I teach oboe, clarinet, and flute plus some more, and I can travel to students. I've attached an interest form. That's it, bye!
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Howard County Council backs 0.4% local income tax increase to help fund planned jail; public raises alternatives and stewardship concerns After a presentation from Barnes & Thornburg and public comment, the council voted to support Resolution 2025-HCCR-22, which endorses a county local income tax increase (the county's share at 0.4%) to generate revenue toward a planned new jail project. The measure passed on a voice vote.

Howard County Council has approved a controversial 0.4% local income tax increase to fund a new jail, but public voices are urging for alternatives to incarceration instead.

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🚨 Exciting news from the Ellicott City and Western Howard County Democrats! 🚨

We've got new leadership, and eager to reach out to all communities within our area to bring people into the big tent of the Democratic Party.
#HowardCounty #EllicottCity #BigTentDemocrats #CommunityVoices

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