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Our Howard County news bureau begins the new year in a new location: 10750 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, Md. 21044. Telephone: 410-730-3990. Fax: 410-992-5339. Editor: Bureau chief: Daniel P. Clemens Jr., 410-730-3990, ext. 1160; dan.clemens@baltsun.com Reporters: County government: Larry Carson, 410-730-3990, ext. 1204; larry.carson@baltsun.com Education: John-John Williams IV, 410-730-3990, ext. 1395; john-john.williams@baltsun.com Police/fire/courts: Don Markus, 410-730-3990, ext. 1202; don.markus@baltsun.

City residents have two opportunities to meet one-on-one with Laurel City Council members in January. Bagels with the Council will be held Saturday, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. at the Laurel Armory, 422 Montgomery St. Drop-In with the Council will be held Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Laurel Municipal Center, 8103 Sandy Spring Road. To contact the council office, call 301-725-5300 Ext. 2120.

Last week I listed the wrong number for information on Southern Living magazine's Southern Home Awards. The correct number is (800) 366-4712, Ext. 6359.

One road project in Harford County has wrapped up and the road is reopened, while another will be closed for about a month beginning in two weeks. Thomas Run Road from Route 22 to Medical Hall Road has been re-opened to traffic. The road had been closed for since late May to allow for road construction work to be completed, according to the Harford County Department of Public Works. For further information regarding this road project, contact Michael Davies, Chief, Bureau of Construction Inspections with the Department of Public Works, 410-638-3217, ext. 2434, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Last night's Orioles-Athletics game in Oakland, Calif., did not end in time to be included in this edition. A complete report can be found in later editions of The Sun. For the latest sports results, call SUNDIAL at (410) 783-1800, ext. 5001 (in Anne Arundel County, call [410] 268-7736, ext. 5001).

The Sun publishes results of all varsity sports. Reports can be made after 5 p.m. at 410-332-6200 or 800-829-8000, ext. 6200. Names of athletes from both teams must be provided.

And an incorrect telephone number was given for the New Boston Street Dinner Theatre, which is presenting "Clue, the Musical." The correct phone number is (410) 633-9500, Ext. 375.The Sun regrets the errors.

The Canton-Akron Indians beat the visiting Baysox, 4-3, in 14 innings last night in a game that was delayed twice by rain. A complete report can be found in later editions of The Sun and all editions of The Evening Sun. For the latest sports results, call SUNDIAL at (410) 783-1800, ext. 5001 (in Anne Arundel County, call [410] 268-7736, ext. 5001).

Pallotti Prep High School's redesigned courtyard, named Panther Courtyard, is the home of commemorative bricks that can be purchased and inscribed with the names of students, alumni, parents and businesses. The 4x8-inch bricks cost $150 and have space for two lines with 18 characters per line. To order a brick, go to http://www.pallottihs.org . For information, contact Kris Weaver, kweaver@pallottihs.org , 301-725-3228, Ext. 209 ;or Nina Gass, ngass@pallottihs.org , 301-725-3228, Ext. 223.

Volunteers are needed for two- to three-hour shifts Mondays-Fridays at 2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, to help sort and box food. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old. Call 410-737-8282, ext. 232.