Ryan Rippeon earns Eagle Scout rank months after his father's death
Ryan Rippeon, 17, of Westminster, formally marked his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Ryan's father, Vernon "Rick" Rippeon, died in June during a Father's Day hike in New Hampshire with Troop 735.
Carroll County
- Thousands enjoyed Westminster's annual BBQ Stroll which is among the first big events in Carroll County post-pandemic, and featured 10 breweries, three distilleries, one winery and 16 food vendors, most dishing out barbecue to the many residents walking up and down Main Street.