Carroll County

On Saturday, the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 will continue a yearlong celebration of its 200th anniversary of serving Westminster and the greater Carroll County community.

Drive-thru flu shot clinics will be available at all five senior and community centers in the county starting Monday for people age 9 and older.

McDaniel College in Westminster celebrated Homecoming this weekend, with traditions such as the crowning of the Homecoming Court, the awarding of the James Brant Memorial Cup, an Athletics Hall of Fame celebration, as well as sporting events. On Saturday the college also celebrated its Green Terror mascot’s 100th birthday.

Jessi Hardesty is a local artist living in Westminster. She is the division chair of arts and humanities at Carroll Community College. She is also the director of visual arts, curator and a professor.

The Mount Airy Main Street Farmers’ Market concluded its 2023 season this week, having offered fresh locally grown foods and agricultural products every Wednesday evening since June.

Winters Mill quarterback Caleb Crouch rushes for 104 yards and three touchdowns as the Falcons defeat Liberty, continuing the best start in school history.

Facing a mountain of potential lawsuits connected to its history of child sexual abuse committed by priests, America’s oldest Catholic archdiocese declared bankruptcy Friday, a move designed to limit its liability against potential damages and conserve its assets.

Carroll County Commissioner Joe Vigliotti has suggested the creation of an ordinance that would prohibit entities such as drug treatment centers from opening in residential neighborhoods in the county.