- The Republican gubernatorial nominee said on social media he would, as governor, use the Maryland State Police and Maryland National Guard “to stand against all rogue actions of this out of control tyrannical Biden administration with fierce tenacity.”
- A political strategist known for helping a Tea Party challenger unseat former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor will manage the gubernatorial campaign of Republican Dan Cox.
- The Car Demolition Derby on Saturday night at the fairgrounds was the culminating event of the 125th Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair.
- Outdoor columnist Bill May gives more tips for how to find success fishing shallow waters at various stages of light.
- A number of us who worked with Rev. Dr. Ira Gilbert Zepp Jr. are constantly reminded of his legacy of working tirelessly in the cause of social justice. The anniversary of his death also reminded me of a story I wrote on July 25, 2008, titled “Westminster’s sacred places are shrines of community life,” about a 1981 book by Zepp and Marty Lanham, “Sacred Spaces of Westminster.”
- It is time to vote for your favorites in the 2022 Carroll’s Best contest.
- [Maryland Republicans] have nominated ultraright, Donald Trump followers for governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general. These candidates may be considered attractive by Republican primary voters but may be too far right for a majority of Marylanders.
- Bridgett McGinnis, a local craftsperson from Sykesville, does crystal wrapping, which involves wrapping crystals with wire. She makes necklaces with correlating crystals for people who are grieving.
- Thunderstorms left hundreds without power Thursday evening and downed dozens of trees, with rain and outages mainly impacting Northeast Baltimore.
- Gov. Larry Hogan spent Thursday touring Carroll County small businesses, meeting with first responders and checking out all that the county 4-H & FFA Fair had to offer.
- Citing support for the Second Amendment, a desire for personal protection, and fear that a newly elected governor could take away the right to bear arms in Maryland, dozens of Carroll County residents have been flocking to sign up for classes required to obtain a “Wear and Carry” permit in the state.
- When the Ravens face the Tennessee Titans in their 2022 preseason opener Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium, there will be more at stake than just roster spots.
- Howard County officials are working to develop a long-range, visionary plan called HoCo by Design that will detail development and conservation in the county through the year 2040.