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Manchester mom nets sociology degree at McDaniel

Cristal Fortino, of Manchester, earned her degree in sociology from McDaniel College, and took part in commencement...

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...

Passion for music fills McDaniel student's hectic schedule

Allison Wyper said she has played music since birth.

Century High ranked in state's top 20 in Newsweek survey

Century High School in Sykesville was one of 23 Maryland high schools — and the only school in Carroll County — to earn a spot...

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...

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Graduation is a sudden farewell at Faith Child Development Center

Faith Child Development Center's pre-kindergarten class celebrated its graduation ceremony May 16. Colorful graduation hats decorated the...

Bel Air High grad develops video game at McDaniel College

A typical college senior plays video games, he doesn't make them. Bel Air resident and soon-to-be McDaniel College graduate Seth Marple,...

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 schools to impose higher standard for extracurricular eligibility

Carroll County Public Schools will implement a higher academic requirement next school year for high school students participating in...

'Spitting lady' video scores McDaniel grad 15 minutes of fame

Who knew there could be so much glory in nearly being spit on?

Liberty High's DiLeonardi named Carroll County Teacher of the Year

Patricia DiLeonardi, who began her career at Liberty High School as a substitute teacher in 2001, was announced Thursday, April 26, as...

Inspired Play: Special Olympians share joy on way to the finish line

Drew Van Der Stuyf wants to be a special education teacher. This week the Liberty High School senior had the opportunity to work closely...

Passion for music fills student's hectic schedule

Allison Wyper said she has played music since birth. Though an exaggeration, it's not by much. As an infant, Wyper would often lay her hands...

Competitive spirit comes naturally at Carroll County Envirothon

For the first time in the four years he has been station representative at the Carroll County Envirothon, Tom Robertson was able to use real...

Musical 'Mattress' set for debut at Manchester Valley

The Manchester Valley High School drama department will debut its production of Rogers and Hammerstein's classic tale, "Once...

Lillian Lowery named Maryland state superintendent of schools

An outsider with experience in leading a neighboring state through sometimes-unpopular reforms will become the next Maryland...

Middle school mentorship now part of McDaniel playbook

McDaniel College football players have had a new playbook since January and the results have been pretty impressive.

North Carroll's Dolch is Maryland High School Principal of the Year

Kimberly Dolch, principal of North Carroll High School, has been named the Maryland High School Principal of the Year by the Maryland...

School Board president, superintendent host town meeting April 19 at Shiloh Middle

HAMPSTEAD — Carroll County Board of Education President Jennifer Seidel and Superintendent Stephen Guthrie will host a town meeting on...