COVID-19 Case Total + HoCo Pumpkin Patches: Ellicott City News

Hello, people of Ellicott City! Kristin Danley-Greiner here with today's copy of theEllicott City Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories in Ellicott City today:

1. Doctor, co-founder of Howard County Pediatrics dies. (Ellicott City Patch)
2. Here are 5 things about pumpkins before visiting patches in Howard County. (Ellicott City Patch)
3. A federal prison sentence has been set for a Howard County man who threatened a legislator. (Patch)
4. The confirmed coronavirus case total in Howard County stands at 21,436. (Patch)

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Today in Ellicott City:

• Underclassman Portraits - Centennial High (7:30 a.m.)
• Back to School Night (Gr. 3-Gr. 5) - Ilchester Elementary (5:30 p.m.)
• BTSN - GT Presentation - Worthington Elementary (6 p.m.)
• G/T Math Back to School Night - Triadelphia Ridge Elementary (6 p.m.)

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Ellicott City Patch Notebook

• Howard County Police: "What a great morning for a nice little 5K at the 30th anniversary Police Pace!" (Instagram)
• Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services: "Congratulations to Trainee Class 34, now officially sworn in and ready to serve! Additional photos of tonight's graduation will be available soon." (Facebook)
• Howard County Government: "According to the Maryland Department of Health, as of Sept. 12, 83.6 percent of Howard County residents 12 and older are fully vaccinated." (Facebook)
• Howard County Recreation and Parks: "Beginning Thursday, Sept. 16, join Howard County Recreation & Parks and the Howard County Library System for a StoryWalk at the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area!" (Facebook)

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— Kristin Danley-Greiner

About me: Reporter covering Columbia, Ellicott City, Crofton, Glen Burnie, Catonsville, and Dundalk in Maryland. Veteran journalist who loves to tell others' stories. Can be reached at Kristin.Danley-Greiner@patch.com.

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