Carroll County Lifestyles

For a good time that benefits a wonderful cause, check out the sixth annual Tanner’s Touch Casino Night, to be held at Martin’s Westminster on Feb. 15.

Smaller sweet potatoes are better. They’re easier to cut and they cook faster, and have a better texture once they are cooked. But it can be hard to find small ones. I think I will try to be more selective at the grocery store from now on.

Calvary Lutheran Church and the Samaritan Women Institute for Shelter Care will be hosting the Human Trafficking Community Forum on Jan. 30.

The first petition for creation of a new county between existing Baltimore and Frederick counties went before Maryland’s General Assembly in 1783 over the signatures of 12 citizens.

A yoga studio in Sykesville is reaching out to local veterans and first-responders with a special promotion.

Is the “Thanksgiving spirit” or the “Christmas spirit” simply a seasonal thing or is it a faith concern for people all year long?

Westminster was not legally a “city” until the 1838 charter — incorporation was amended by Chapter 335 of the Acts of the Maryland General Assembly of 1856, which re-characterized the municipality as a “city” and changed the titles of the elected officials from Burgess and Commissioner to Mayor and Common Council of Westminster.

Students of North Carroll Community School learn animal care and compassion through school's flock of chickens.

The transportation article of the Maryland Code does not specify markings for crosswalks, although there are usually painted lines or brickwork, or sometimes signs with flashing lights to indicate walkways where pedestrians can legally cross.

A Taneytown hotel has made its name not only in lodging but also in wining and dining.

To help plan your night out, the Times has assembled this calendar of musical performances at local eateries.

On Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m., we bring you D.C.-based Aztec Sun. With a fiery hot beat that echoes neo-soul and enough grit to keep you toe-tapping, this “funk with soul” band produces an upbeat and retro groove, steeped in ’70s funk with overtones of Jazz, Afrobeat and Motown-era pop.

RockSalt Grille seems to live by a simple premise: Offer fresh, reasonably priced crab cakes with fantastic service, and the guests will come.

By Christina Tkacik

Jan 23, 2020

Carroll students took away awards and scholarships at a statewide festival for high school theatre arts.

On Jan. 26, Lions Clubs throughout Carroll County will team up to hold their second annual Roar Like a Lion Day at every public library in Carroll County.

Kevin Dakin’s grandmother was in constant pain, so he went on a quest of sorts for a way to help. It led him to lavender.

Starting Feb. 3, Elders Baptist Church in Eldersburg will be hosting its A Good News Club at Eldersburg and Piney Ridge elementary schools.

Growing up, my family ate soup rather regularly, and my husband loves soup as much as I do, so I didn’t realize until a couple of years ago that not everyone loves soup. I still don’t quite get it, unless you’ve never ventured beyond canned soup, which tastes overly-salted, the vegetables get mushy, and there’s that undertone of preservatives.

Not only is there row upon row of books to peruse, but also a myriad of projects and programs to involve kids of all ages.

American Humane recommends the following six-step introduction process to be taken slowly. Do not rush or “force” a relationship so plan ahead and take things slowly.

Studies aside, most of us know a chortle makes us feel downright good and it can be a diffuser whenever we’re angry, tense, depressed or suffering from a headache.

The Carroll County Health Department and The Partnership for a Healthier Carroll County, Inc. challenge you to spend some time focusing on each of the eight dimensions of wellness this New Year.

Since 1987, exhibitors have come to the 33rd annual Farm and Toy Show at the Carroll County Agriculture Center to display antique and collectible toys, tractors, trains and more.

Sunday marks Carroll County’s 183rd birthday, the county having been founded on Jan. 19, 1837, on land previously part of two other Maryland counties.

"There’s no brass band. We don’t need that. We just do it. That’s what Carroll County is all about.”

But we, as caretakers of children, are called not only to protect them due to their age but also to aid everyone in spreading the word of Christ. If we fail to guide them to virtue, then we too share in their sin.

Up until the 1930s, Westminster did not have a sewer system. On May 23, 1934, Westminster passed an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $228,000 worth of 4% bearer bonds, “for the purpose of … constructing a complete sewer system … and a sewage disposal plant…” The first Westminster plumbing code (79 pages) was passed by way of Ordinance 249 on Jan. 14, 1935.

To help plan your night out, the Times has assembled this calendar of musical performances at local eateries.