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Carroll County bus contractor given ‘Top Gun Award’ for 53-year perfect driving record before his death
The Carroll County School Bus Contractors Association and the Carroll County Public Schools Transportation Services Department presented Jim Rill with the Top Gun Award shortly before he died July 16 after a battle with cancer. → Read More
Carroll County Public Schools to start 2020-21 school year virtually
The Carroll County Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday night, after more than 5 1/2 hours of deliberation, to begin the 2020-21 school year virtually. → Read More
Fewer students means some Carroll County private schools planning return to in-person learning
Many of Carroll County’s private schools are offering the option for students to return to schools five days per week. → Read More
Decision on Carroll County schools’ reopening could come Wednesday, with opposing protests planned
The Carroll County Public Schools community will soon know whether the start of the 2020-21 school year will have students and staff in school buildings part of the time or not at all. → Read More
Hampstead man dies following motorcycle crash in Silver Run
A Hampstead man 28, died in a motorcycle crash early Monday morning in Silver Run. Police said he had refused to stop for a traffic stop in Pennsylvania before crossing into Maryland where the crash occurred. → Read More
Backpack giveaway offered to Carroll County students
A national backpack and school supply giveaway is available to Carroll County students this weekend. → Read More
Here’s what a ‘hybrid’ return to school might look like in Carroll County
Carroll County Public Schools took a dive into their plans for the 2020-21 school year Wednesday night after releasing a draft to the public of what reopening and recovery could look like in many scenarios. → Read More
Westminster Fallfest will not go forward this year due to coronavirus pandemic
Westminster will not go forward with its annual Fallfest this year. The Mayor and Common Council said a restricted and socially distanced festival would not be worthwhile for guests, the city’s partners or the planning time and money needed to host it. → Read More
Firefighters respond to Woodbine garage fire
Units from Winfield, Sykesville and Mount Airy were aided by Howard County and Frederick County crews to control the fire in about 40 minutes. → Read More
Maryland volunteers needed to expand Shopping Angels free delivery service for virus-vulnerable
The Maryland Chapter of Shopping Angels seeks more volunteers in their mission to "help ease the uncertainty, anxiety, and fear surrounding this pandemic by personally delivering groceries to those who may prefer to stay within the safety of their own home at no additional cost." → Read More
Sykesville man charged with distributing child pornography
A Sykesville man was charged with distributing child pornography after allegedly uploading hundreds of videos and images to a file hosting service. → Read More
McDaniel College announces plan for fall student return to campus with hybrid class options, safety measures
McDaniel College informed student that the college campus would be reopening to students for the Fall 2020 semester, with a hybrid mix of online and in-person classes and many changes to campus life. → Read More
Century graduate Emma Neiswender found her passions in science, music and health
Century High School marching band director Stan Jones said Emma Neiswender is a student leader on and off the field. → Read More
Sykesville woman charged with assault after allegedly making threat with knife
A Sykesville woman was charged after she allegedly threatened a man with a steak knife. → Read More
‘Our heads are not turned the other way’: Carroll countians honor Memorial Day with small, virtual ceremonies
“Behind it all, Memorial Day is about the selfless sacrifice of American heroes who raised their right hands to say, ‘It is I who will defend America and if needed lay down my life for my country.’ " → Read More
Westminster council grants reprieve to fitness center after public showed ‘deep desire to see it continue’
Westminster Councilmember Tony Chiavacci proposed that staff move ahead with redistributing funds to other areas of the budget — about $209,000 — that would have otherwise gone toward making up the deficit caused by the fitness center in financial year 2021. The money would come out of the overall budget of the Recreation and Parks Department, giving its director, Abby Gruber, and staff the task… → Read More
Carroll County school board reckons with uncertain budget picture in special meeting
The county proposed to fund the school system at “maintenance of effort." This means they are providing the same funding per pupil as the previous year, rather than the previously planned 3.13% increase. → Read More
Volunteer opportunities still abound in Carroll County, even if you can’t leave home
During the coronavirus pandemic, there are many reasons for not leaving home. But there are still ways to volunteer, in the Carroll County community and beyond, even for those who cannot help out financially. → Read More
First, NESAP celebrated an expansion. Then, the Hampstead nonprofit had to make changes for unexpected times.
The North East Social Action Program (NESAP) in Hampstead celebrated a new addition Tuesday. → Read More
Wind advisory for Carroll County in effect until 6 p.m. Monday; heavy rainfall, hail, tornadoes possible
The main weather concern for Carroll when that second bout of storm arrives will be the gusty winds, which may reach 50 or 60 mph. → Read More