Heather Norris
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Community weighs in on Md. 32 plans
After years of traffic congestion and accidents, residents of the Sykesville area expressed relief Thursday night that plans are being made to improve Md. 32. → Read More
Q and A: Jody Zepp, 2015 Maryland Teacher of the Year
Students at McDaniel College will have an opportunity on Tuesday to learn from an alumna of the school who is the 2015 Maryland Teacher of the Year. → Read More
Westminster adds state archery tournament to its quiver
More than 300 students traveled from all over Maryland and parts of Virginia on Saturday to compete in a state archery championship in Westminster. → Read More
Legislation downsizing kindergarten testing passes House
A bill sponsored by a Carroll County delegate limiting the number of kindergartners subject to state testing moved a step closer to becoming law Friday. → Read More
Prom dress charities make sure event is special for everyone
Prom season is a special time for many teens, but for those whose families cannot afford the high price of a prom dress, it can be a stress. For those facing budgetary restrictions that make purchasing a dress difficult, there will be a new resource in the county this year. → Read More
Finksburg barricade situation ends peacefully with teen in custody
A barricade situation in Finksburg ended Friday morning with a teen in police custody. → Read More
Commissioners begin budget process with mixed outlook
Despite improvements to the economy, the county began its budget process Thursday with news that revenues are up, but not as much as hoped. → Read More
Sykesville moves to reign in holiday pay for police
The Sykesville Town Council moved to decrease holiday pay for town police officers to a level more in line with what other departments pay. → Read More
Maryland State Police seeking vehicle involved in Eldersburg hit-and-run
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian Monday evening in Eldersburg. → Read More
Report: Carroll schools lag in diversity
In a county with one of the lowest minority populations in the state, the percentage of minority school employees is even lower than that of the total population. Carroll County Public Schools sees this lack of diversity as a problem, one that is exacerbated by a reputation that the county isn't friendly to minorities, according to school system staff. → Read More
Retreats hosted by governing bodies offer alternative to open meetings
Under Maryland's Open Meetings Act, many state and local public bodies must hold their meetings in public and make available to citizens things such as meeting minutes. But some bodies have a way to circumvent these regulations without violating open meetings laws. → Read More
School board talks future funding, closure transition, Career and Tech Center
The Carroll County Board of Education discussed a number of issues related to the future of the school system during a meeting that lasted more than four hours Wednesday night. → Read More
County considers communications office
The Board of Commissioners is asking employees of the county Department of Human Resources to weigh in on the possibility of creating a bureau in county government that would be responsible for all county communications. → Read More
Carroll Commissioners discuss transportation priorities
Among Carroll County's possible top priorities for transportation projects this year are the widening of three major roadways and improvements to three Main Street districts, according to a letter the Board of Commissioners is considering sending to the state. → Read More
Commissioners approve more funds for veteran shuttle
The Board of Commissioners approved $45,000 in additional funding Tuesday for the county's free shuttle service for veterans. → Read More
Congressional candidate forum scheduled for Wednesday
The South Carroll Senior and Community Center will be the site on Wednesday of a candidates forum for the Democrats seeking the 8th Congressional District seat. → Read More
County likely to nearly triple veteran shuttle funding
The shuttle service Carroll County government offers to military veterans who need assistance getting to Veterans Affairs appointments may wind up costing the county nearly three times as much as officials had originally predicted. → Read More
Shoemaker's furnishings bill passes unanimously in House
A bill proposed by Carroll County Del. Haven Shoemaker concerning the sale of Government House furnishings moved one step closer to becoming law. → Read More
Howard proposes revival of long term planning group
Commissioner Doug Howard is proposing the re-creation of a group designated to plan for the county's long-term future. → Read More
Commissioners divided on home occupation regulations
A briefing regarding language in the county's zoning law, which sets guidelines for home occupations and accessory uses, turned into a debate over the role and necessity of zoning in county life, prompting a decision by the Board of Commissioners to host a work session on the matter at a later date. → Read More