The Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks has announced that nomination forms are available for its 2012 “Community Sports Hall of Fame.” The Community Sports Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding individuals who have gained prominence in or made substantial contributions to community recreational sports in Howard County. Athletes, coaches, managers, league officials or even…
If you are a veteran or member of the military who wants to learn more about the resources available to you and your family, share issues of concern or talk about unmet needs, then you are invited to meet with members of Howard County’s Commission for Veterans and Military Families on Monday, February 27 from…
The Jan. 20 editorial “Mr. O’Malley’s bold budget” praised the proposal by Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) to shift the obligations for teachers’ pensions to local governments as “courageous.” It would, The Post wrote, “restore some balance” by creating an incentive for localities to rein in teacher salaries and thus retirement costs. Sadly, the proposal…
We are currently seeking a civic-minded individual who works, volunteers or collaborates with organizations or groups who assist or advocate for financially disadvantaged people to serve on the Consumer Affairs Advisory Board. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also be Howard County residents, 18 years of age or older, have an interest in consumer…
The County’s first Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will open today, January 18 and run throughout the 2012 tax season. The Howard County site will offer free tax assistance preparation and free electronic filing to most taxpayers who earned up to $49,000 in 2011. Individuals who choose to take advantage of the e-file program…
