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Top News: Surprise Police Chase, Online Word Wars and a Family in Need

The spotlight may have been on the Democratic National Convention, but plenty of news happened in Howard County this week.

 

North Laurel Drug Warrant Leads to Cross-County Chase

Police pursued two suspects after attempting to serve a warrant.

Jessup Family Seeks Help for Ailing Child

The Roberts family has more than $100,000 of medical debt from their youngest son's bouts with pneumonia.

Train Derailment Preliminary Report Released

The NTSB report creates a somewhat more complete picture of what happened the night of Aug. 20 when a freight train derailed over Ellicott City's Main Street, killing two 19-year-old women.

Animal Cruelty Charges Dropped Against Columbia Woman

Eighteen misdemeanor charges related to neglect of animals still remain for Elizabeth Lindenau.

Online Word Wars Flare Around Candidate De Lacy

School Board candidate Ann De Lacy says the name-calling is more than uncivil. She says it’s dangerous. Her critics say she's running a divisive campaign.

Clarksville Athlete Brings Home the Gold

Tatyana McFadden has earned seven medals at the Paralympics. This week, she earned her first gold.

Judge Rules Spousal Abuse Existed in Jarrett Marriage

Robert Jarrett is accused of killing his wife, Christine, in 1991 and burying her under a shed in Elkridge.

August Revenue Decreases at Maryland Live! Casino

The state's three casinos brought in $44.6 million in August, down from $48 million in July, said Maryland Lottery.

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