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McDaniel College Summer Science Academy offers campers a scholarship

McDaniel College Summer Science Academy offers campers a scholarship

Students who attended McDaniel College's Summer Science Academy in the past had the opportunity to earn college credit.

 

Arts Council opens Civil War exhibit

Art and Civil War enthusiasts will both be drawn to the Carroll County Arts Center over the next two months.

Carroll County loses a goodwill ambassador [Eagle Archive]

One of Carroll County's premier goodwill ambassadors, Florence Kathleen "Kay" Church, 66, died June 6 at Carroll Hospital Center.

 

Ravens foundation funds local scholars

While most high school seniors spend their last few days planning end-of-the-year parties, reminiscing with friends or trying to fit in...

 

Westminster band invited to play in Pearl Harbor parade

The Westminster High School marching band has performed in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade and Gov. Martin O'Malley's...

News

Airman from Westminster completes basic training

Air Force Airman Keith Retzler graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.

Carroll Sheriff's Office arrests two after purse snatching

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged two men after a woman's purse was stolen Thursday night outside of Westminster.

Bottle bomb explosion at Sykesville restaurant leads to four arrests

One man and three teenage boys have been arrested by police in Sykesville after patrons dining outdoors at a restaurant had a homemade...

Guthrie outlines five-year action plan for Carroll schools

As Superintendent Steve Guthrie laid out his five-year vision for the school system Wednesday, he stressed that it is not a reinvention of...

Carroll County programs aimed at aiding vets

The hiring of a veterans service officer this summer will be the second initiative by Carroll County to assist its veterans, who number...

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Westminster High School Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures] » Westminster High School Class of 2013... South Carroll High School Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures] » South Carroll High School Class of 2013... North Carroll High School Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures] » North Carroll High School Class of 2013... Carroll County's Class of 2013 » Carroll County's Class of 2013 Flash mob staged at Westminster school [Video] » Flash mob staged at Westminster school... Winters Mill High School Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures] » Winters Mill High School Class of 2013... Manchester Valley High School Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures] » Manchester Valley High School Class of 2013... Liberty High School Class of 2013 Graduation » Liberty High School Class of 2013 Graduation Francis Scott Key High School Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures] » Francis Scott Key High School Class of 2013... Century High School Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures] » Century High School Class of 2013... Carroll Christian Class of 2013 Graduation [Pictures] » Carroll Christian Class of 2013 Graduation... Carroll County Special Olympics Torch Run [Pictures] » Carroll County Special Olympics Torch Run... Winfield Elementary Play Day [Pictures] » Winfield Elementary Play Day [Pictures] Carroll County 2013 graduation schedule [Pictures] » Carroll County 2013 graduation schedule... Share your grad photos » Share your grad photos Winters Mill defeats Easton in girls lacrosse state championship [Pictures] » Winters Mill defeats Easton in girls lacrosse... Knorr opens new Westminster facility [Video] » Knorr opens new Westminster facility [Video] Knorr Brake company cuts ribbon on new home [Pictures] » Knorr Brake company cuts ribbon on new home... Share your prom pictures » Share your prom pictures Ed Norris through the years [Pictures] » Ed Norris through the years [Pictures] Liberty High's production of Tarzan [Pictures] » Liberty High's production of Tarzan... Fight for 5 girls lacrosse tournament [Pictures] » Fight for 5 girls lacrosse tournament... Pallotti vs. South Carroll boys lacrosse [Pictures] » Pallotti vs. South Carroll boys lacrosse... PEEPshow preparations [Pictures] » PEEPshow preparations [Pictures] VIDEO Sledding on a snow day » VIDEO Sledding on a snow day State wrestling tournament [Pictures] » State wrestling tournament [Pictures] Carroll County Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. [Pictures] » Carroll County Celebrates Martin Luther... Francis Scott Key vs. Brunswick [Pictures] » Francis Scott Key vs. Brunswick [Pictures] Carroll County Pictures of 2012 » Carroll County Pictures of 2012 Top 10 New Year's Resolutions [Pictures] » Top 10 New Year's Resolutions [Pictures] Project Linus blankets [Pictures] » Project Linus blankets [Pictures] Gauging train garden's attraction in Pleasant Valley [Pictures] » Gauging train garden's attraction in Pleasant... Canine police partners take the oath at Sykesville ceremony [Pictures] » Canine police partners take the oath at... Westminster Shop With a Cop [Pictures] » Westminster Shop With a Cop [Pictures] Farm Museum holidays [Pictures] » Farm Museum holidays [Pictures] Manchester Elementary students decorate holiday tree [Pictures] » Manchester Elementary students decorate... Youth Football Championship [Pictures] » Youth Football Championship [Pictures] Liberty High School presents 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' [Pictures] » Liberty High School presents 'Charlie and the... Manchester Valley High School show, "How to Succeed in Business ..." [Pictures] » Manchester Valley High School show, "How to... Liberty High students honor veterans' service [Pictures] » Liberty High students honor veterans' service... Superstorm Sandy hits Carroll County [Pictures] » Superstorm Sandy hits Carroll County... Liberty vs. Lansdowne field hockey [Pictures} » Liberty vs. Lansdowne field hockey [Pictures} Torrey Smith at Linton Springs Elementary [Pictures] » Torrey Smith at Linton Springs Elementary... Westminster Fallfest Parade 2012 [Pictures] » Westminster Fallfest Parade 2012 [Pictures] Pet therapy at McDaniel College [Pictures] » Pet therapy at McDaniel College [Pictures] Carroll County Football Schedules 2012 » Carroll County Football Schedules 2012 Century High School Football Preview [Pictures] » Century High School Football Preview... Winters Mill High School Football Preview [Pictures] » Winters Mill High School Football Preview... Westminster High School Football Preview [Pictures] » Westminster High School Football Preview... 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Community

Raise the flag to salute America [Eagle Archive]

Eldersburg's Knutson-Cullen among honorees at Memorial Day service

VFW District Commander's goal to improve service for veterans

Mini-Relay for Life a big attraction for Carroll schools and residents

Entertainment

Westminster Library unveils new sculpture

Fun takes on classic American food at E.W. Beck's

Liberty High School students in the spotlight

Movie Guide for TownMall in Carroll County, April 14, 2013

Education

Carroll puts an end to open-space classrooms

Carroll County's Class of 2013

Two from Carroll awarded scholarships from Ravens

School is out for veteran teachers in Carroll County

Sports

Westminster's Deryk Kern, Catholic's Ellie Gonzalez named Baltimore Sun Athletes of the Year

State title victory is worth the wait for Drenner and Westminster boys lacrosse

No. 1 Century boys, No. 5 Mount Hebron boys win state titles in track and field

No. 1 Century boys start strong at state track meet

Opinion

Culleton: Expanding liquor outlets won't squeeze another drop of revenue

Do not saddle counties with any additional state costs [Editorial]

Letter: Improve mental health programs and background checks to control guns

Better: Seat of power comes in 50 shades of gray .. or is it pearl?

Government and Politics

Kittleman to launch campaign for Howard executive

Utz wins reelection as Westminster mayor

Carroll commissioners to take stand against gun control

Carroll residents lobby for education, nonprofit funding

Business

Westminster Downtown Restaurant Week continues through Saturday

Redevelopment of Carrolltown Center topic on April 22 Town Hall meeting

$50 million redevelopment will turn Carrolltown into Eldersburg Commons

Valentine's Day a sweet time of year for florists and candy shop owner