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Ellicott City Today: October 12

Head into the day a little more informed.

The National Weather Service says there is a 100 percent chance of rain today, and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. Temperatures are expected to reach about 64 degrees. Tonight, more rain likely as temperatures drop to the high 50s.

In case you missed it, I tried something new last night. Elkridge Patch Editor Elizabeth Janney and covered a hearing in front of the Howard County Delegation via . Residents testified about the . There's plenty to say; if you want to be heard on the issue, send a letter to the editor (brandie@patch.com). You can, too, and leave a comment.

The Howard County Charter Review Commission is meeting this morning at 9 for a worksession at the George Howard Building. To see a list of issues that the commission is considering for amendments, click here (.PDF).

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And ... On this day in 1810, the first Oktoberfest was held in Munich. The festival celebrated the wedding of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.

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