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Virginia Harrison honored for work with Human Relations Commission

WESTMINSTER — The Carroll County Human Relations Commission will hold a 20th anniversary celebration reception honoring Chairwoman...

Passion for music fills McDaniel student's hectic schedule

Allison Wyper said she has played music since birth.

Better or Worse: Through the spin cycle and wringer to get a new washing machine

"See that?" I asked, pointing at a TV ad for major appliances. "If we ever have to get a new washer and dryer, that's the color I want!"

Westminster's Matthew Seidler among honorees at Memorial Day observance

It was less than six years ago that Matthew Seidler accepted his diploma as a member of Westminster High School's Class of 2006.

'Skip' Amass leads the charge for Westminster's 145th Memorial Day observance

Not long after the sun comes up on Memorial Day, and hours before Westminster's 145th Memorial Day parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m., Arnold...

Births and Weddings

Little Professor Book Center writing its final chapter in Eldersburg

When Frank Spruill first looked into franchises more than 30 years ago, he found three options: fast food, automobiles or books.

Commencement is latest step on journey of rebirth for Eldersburg woman

"Don't assume this is a two-hankie book. It is not. You will cry, but you will also laugh. You will experience not only anger, but...

Eagle Archive: Wampler's life of service made him an apt participant on Memorial Day

On May 28, Carroll County and Westminster will mark the 145th observance of Memorial Day with an expanded parade and three-days of...

Winters Mill High ranked 36 in state in US News evaluation

Winters Mill High School ranked No. 36 in the state of Maryland and No. 1021 in the nation in the fourth edition of US News and World...

Eagle Archive: Budget and the economy were worries in 1837 ... and still are

This is the time of the year when many citizens turn their attention to the budget processes of Carroll County government and its eight...

Dogwoods have a connection to our four-legged friends

As I was admiring a dogwood tree, I noticed that a dog being walked by its owner was taking an interest in the tree, too, though probably...

Liberty's Lions roar into spotlight with five county titles

Spring is often associated with a sense of rebirth and resurgence and in Carroll County, no sports program has seen that come to life like...

Mothers and sons share spotlight in Westminster

More than 200 mothers and sons enjoyed a precursor toMother's Daythis week at the annual Mother/Son Dance, hosted at Martin's of Westminster...

Carroll commissioner creates monthly prayer session

A Carroll County commissioner has emailed an invitation to about 850 government employees to attend a monthly prayer session, which she will...

Taneytown Museum milking local history for dairy, Civil War exhibits

The Taneytown History Museum is featuring two small, but vivid, exhibits that focus on very different aspects of north Carroll County...

Delegation says county stands to lose $1 million in special session

Carroll County's Delegation to Annapolis said this past week that the county would be better off under the state's "doomsday" budget, and...

For local author, 'Peas' a pet project to share a life lesson

Halfway through the story about his life, Zeus rolled over to have his belly rubbed. He than sat patiently with his tongue lolling out of...

Carroll County event guide

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