Jon Kelvey

Q&A: Lineboro’s Linas Saurusaitis on his Governor’s Service Award and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Linas Saurusaitis is the Emergency Medical Services Captain at the Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Fire Rescue Department. He’s also a life member and past chief of the Lineboro Volunteer Fire Department. And he’s also a volunteer with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

James Tipton, North Carroll grad and paralyzed veteran, finds purpose helping others ‘Stand Up and Play’

The week of Nov. 11 will be one of homecoming, remembrance and promise for James “Tip” Tipton. The 1984 graduate of North Carroll High School and 22-year veteran of the United States Air Force will arrive in town from his home in Panama City, Florida on Veterans Day, speak at an American Legion Post 31, in Westminster on Tuesday and hold court at a special fundraiser at Greenmount Station restaurant in Hampstead, Wednesday evening.

Transit of Mercury to be visible on Veterans Day

On the morning of Monday, Nov. 11, the planet Mercury as seen from Carroll County will pass across the face of the sun. Any observing of this transit of Mercury will require special filters to keep your eyes safe, you don’t have the proper equipment to observe this somewhat rare celestial phenomenon, the Westminster Astronomical Society will have you covered.

Taneytown man charged with assault after allegedly pepper-spraying woman

A Taneytown man was charged with assault after he allegedly pepper-sprayed a woman on Halloween.

Talk of impeachment and entitlements at Rep. Andy Harris’ town hall in Gamber

Congressman Andy Harris, R-District 1, held a town hall meeting Wednesday evening at the Gamber and Community Fire Company, where discussion focused a great deal on impeachment inquiry into President Trump, though topics as diverse as gun control, Antifa and the federal budget deficit had their moments on the follow.

Congressman Andy Harris to hold town hall Wednesday in Carroll County, to discuss impeachment and gun control

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-District 1, will hold a town hall meeting in Carroll County on Wednesday evening, according to a post on the congressman’s Facebook page.

Final round of paving for Hampstead Main Street project to begin Wednesday

Road crews will begin paving the north end of Hampstead’s Main Street on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the final coat of pavement to be laid down as part of the Hampstead Main Street revitalization project.

Kitten with rabies found near Manchester, Carroll County health officials say

A kitten has tested positive for rabies, and Carroll County health officials are asking anyone who might have had contact with the animal to reach out.

At Carroll Hospital, Peer Recovery Coaches offer a new approach

But Moody is isn’t just another doctor, nurse or physician assistant. In fact, as she always points out to patients right as she meets them, she’s not a medical professional at all. She’s a person in long term recovery for her own substance use issues, and now serves as one of the hospital’s new peer recovery coaches.

Fourth rabid raccoon found in short stretch, this time in Westminster. What’s the deal?

A raccoon killed by two dogs on Monday in Westminster has tested positive for rabies and marks the fourth such animal to test positive for the lethal virus in the past weeks.

Westminster stylists and The Shepherd’s Staff team up for free ‘Spa Day’

Stylists from Aaron Roberts Salon provided free salon services to clients of The Shepherd's Staff, in Westminster.

Health Department seeks dog that bit person Monday in Westminster

The Carroll County Health Department is seeking information about a dog, or its owner, after the dog bit a person Monday in Westminster.

Pumpkin carving contest raises $5,000 for Carroll Hospital

More than 30 local businesses and individuals have raised thousands of dollars for Carroll Hospital by carving and decorating gourds.

Maryland weather: Halloween trick-or-treating threatened by possible severe wind, rain

Central Maryland is at an “enhanced risk” of damaging winds, rain or even isolated tornadoes Thursday evening during Halloween trick-or-treating.

With open enrollment for Maryland’s health insurance marketplace set to open, Access Carroll plans outreach

Open enrollment for the Maryland health insurance marketplace begins Friday, Access Carroll will host a free "Get Connected" enrollment event Saturday.

Westminster man charged with possession of a stolen pistol

John Allen May III, 31, of the unit block of Ruth Shriver Road, is charged with one count each of possession of a handgun in a vehicle, possession of a loaded handgun in a vehicle and the possession, sale or transfer of a stolen pistol, according to electronic court records.

Carroll’s mobile crisis team helping people get help, keeping cops on the beat: ‘We need another one’

Carroll County Mobile Crisis team has become an essential partner for law enforcement, helping people get treatment for mental health and addiction issues rather then their winding up in jail.

Maryland grants available for Carroll organizations with ideas for combating opioid addiction

Grants of up to $250,000 are available to organizations in Carroll County with innovative ideas for combating opioid addiction. Applications are due Nov. 8.

Residents share stories of overcoming as This is My Brave anti-stigma campaign comes to Westminster

More than 200 people came out for the first This is My Brave performance in Carroll County, a night of personal stories of recovery in an effort to combat stigma.

New Maryland tool puts vaccination records a login away

A new web tool and Maryland law have combined to provide easier access to immunization records for adults and their children, providing what local health officials are calling a straightforward way to access and print local shot records.

Carroll Hospital’s 10th Total Health Expo set for Oct. 26, to offer screenings, information, activities

The 10th annual Carroll Hospital Total Health Expo will be held 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Westminster man charged with assaulting police officer after traffic stop

A Westminster man has been charged with assaulting a deputy and resisting arrest after a traffic stop on Monday.

Recognized for 40 years serving Manchester, Town Administrator Steve Miller still enjoys the challenge

Manchester Town Administrator is celebrating 40 years of service to the town.

Alleged killer and victim in Pennsylvania slaying have Carroll County ties

A Pennsylvania man and the woman he is accused of killing both attended North Carroll High School

Carroll County Health Department issues drug overdose alert Friday morning

The Carroll County Health Department issued an alert Friday morning warning that multiple suspected drug overdoses had occurred over the previous 24 hours.

‘Living childhood dreams’: Westminster cosplayer wins at New York Comic Con with 15-foot glowing wings

Westminster-based cosplayer Candace Birger won her category at New York ComicCon on Oct. 5 with a costume featuring 15-foot-wide glowing wings.

Bureau of Aging to hold 10th annual Caregiver Conference, Oct. 19 in Westminster

The Carroll County Bureau of Aging and Disabilities will hold its 10th annual Caregiver Conference Saturday, at the Westminster Senior and Community Center,

Carroll Hospital Auxiliary to host 60th annual Ball

The Carroll Hospital Auxiliary will hold its 60th annual fundraising Ball on Saturday, Nov. 2, and Martin’s Westminster.

Deadline looms to nominate candidates for Sylvia Canon Humanitarian Award

There’s still time to nominate a local humanitarian for recognition with the 2019 Sylvia Canon Humanitarian Awards, the annual honor bestowed by the Carroll County Community Services Council. Nominations close on Friday, Oct. 18.

For low-risk prostate cancer, active surveillance often beats surgery

The most common type of cancer in the United States is prostate cancer, and it is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in U.S. men behind only lung cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute about one in five U.S. men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives.

Mount Airy family fights back against cancer through radon mitigation work, Making Strides walk

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for the American Cancer Society, that means Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraising walk events. The events take place all across the U.S., but Central Maryland strides walk will once again be held at Watkins Park, in Mount Airy, on Oct. 20. It will be the 9th walk there.

Carroll Hospital peer mentor program provides support for breast cancer patients from those who ‘really know’

The Breast Cancer Peer Mentorshop program at Carroll Hospital is celebrating it's fifth year in 2019.

Behind Carroll County’s opioid lawsuit: Prescription rate exceeded state, even nation at times

When attorneys for Carroll County refiled its case against opioid drug makers, they did so with the knowledge that opioid medications were, for a time, dispensed in the county at a higher rate than the state — and even the nation at some points.

Pink Fling: New Windsor corn maze raises money for Carroll Hospital Center for Breast Health

A pink fling in tan and green? That’s the color combo on offer in October at Local Homestead Products, in New Windsor. For the Third year in a row, the farm will be opening its corn maze to the public every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, and this year a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Carroll Hospital’s Center for Breast Health and the Pink Fling.

Carroll County refiles suit against opioid manufacturers, hoping to keep case in state court

Attorneys for Carroll County say they have refiled a lawsuit against opioid drug manufacturers in Carroll County Circuit Court as of Tuesday.

Taneytown man held without bond after alleged assault and arson threat

A Taneytown man is being held without bond after allegedly striking a woman with a frozen pizza and threatening to burn down a house with people inside on Saturday. Brian John Domanico, 39, of the unit block of Fairground Avenue, Taneytown, is charged with one count each of second degree assault and making an arson threat, according to electronic court records.

Q&A: After ‘Ink Master’ finish, ‘Creepy Jason’ sees no limit to his tattooing now

He didn’t win it all, but Hampstead tattoo artist “Creepy Jason," aka Jason Lynn, was in it till the end in Paramount Network’s “Ink Master,” earning a third-place finish in the reality show’s finale.

Indictment claims Westminster man tortured, starved two dogs

A Westminster man has been indicted on 14 counts of animal cruelty after allegedly torturing and starving two dogs.

After fields burn near Hampstead and in Pikesville amid drought conditions, official warns of fire risks

Prior to Thursday’s moist conditions, most of Maryland had been experiencing abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions. Two instances of fields burning on Wednesday serve as reminders of the fire risk such conditions encourage.

Hackney Haunts opening at Townmall of Westminster Friday; owners ‘just love Halloween’

The Hackneys' new haunt in the mall is far larger inside than the storefront might let on, with multiple themed areas with elaborate artwork and well-planned scares, only a few of which will be familiar to those who may have attended one of the Hackneys' neighborhood haunts.

Carroll County flu shot season begins in October

The flu vaccination clinic seasons kicks off Tuesday, as the South Carroll Senior and Community Center offers the first of five flu shot clinics to be hosted at senior centers around Carroll County. Vaccinations for those age 9 and older will be offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and will be $25 for those without insurance.

The Treat Shop closes after more than a half-century in Westminster

After more than 60 years as a fixture of Westminster, The Treat Shop has closed for business.

Carroll flirting with drought, but rain and fall temperatures could soon be on the way

Carroll County, along with about 98 percent of Maryland, was considered “abnormally” dry as of Thursday, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

The Shepherd’s Staff begins annual coat drive

The Shepherd’s Staff will open its annual coat drive Friday, marking 32 years for which the nonprofit has collected and distributed winter clothes to those in need in Westminster.

Keep moving: Finksburg’s Brandon Falk overcomes traumatic brain injury to become Rock Steady Boxing instructor

Rock Steady Boxing can help some people deal with the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It helped Brandon Falk recover from a near fatal car accident that stole 10 years of his memories.

Taneytown hiring new director of parks and recreation

The City of Taneytown is hiring for a new Director of Recreation and Parks, a full time position starting at $34,788 a year without a college degree.

Carroll nonprofits doing their part to make sure everyone is counted in Census

The census count isn’t just about knowing the size of the population after all, she notes. Federal monies coming through the State of Maryland to Carroll County, and then to nonprofits are affected by the count, the accuracy of which impact the county for years to come.

Westminster man allegedly tries to force his way into store in early morning, is held without bond

A Westminster man is being held without bond on burglary and assault charges after allegedly making lewd gestures at a woman working at a convenience store and trying to enter the store while it was closed.

Taneytown man sentenced to 8 years in federal prison on firearms, witness tampering charges

A Taneytown man has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for weapons violations and witness tampering.

‘It boosts morale’: Tug of war competition in Sykesville supports Special Olympics of Maryland

The annual Run, Walk & Tug of War event brought together teams of correctional officers and other public safety professionals in Sykesville to raise funds for the Special Olympics of Maryland.