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Considering Kirwan: Carroll politicians fear repeat of Thornton commission; MSEA supports recommendations

On its surface, the proposal that Maryland increase education funding by $4 billion statewide proposal appears beneficial to Carroll County, but some local elected officials doubt this proposal is as positive as it seems.

Carroll County lawyers recognized for pro bono work, helping ‘not just the ones that can afford it’

With the National Pro Bono Celebration just around the corner, the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service recognized 13 Carroll County lawyers for their recent pro bono work.

C.J. Stiles, first woman in Maryland State Police K-9 Unit, dies at 68

Colleen “C.J.” Stiles, a retired trooper who became the first woman to join the Maryland State Police K-9 Unit, died Oct. 3 at Carroll Hospital at 68 years old.

‘Cheers for 50 more’: An oral history of the Carroll County Arts Council, celebrating its golden anniversary

Celebrating five decades of championing the arts, the founders of the Carroll County Arts Council, those who have carried on the mission, city officials and members of the arts community recently shared their memories of the CCAC.

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 filmmaker’s documentary on ‘Green STEM’ to play in festival at Bowie State University

A Carroll County filmmaker made it her mission to use her craft in hopes of boosting environmental education and showing them that it’s right outside of everyone’s front door.

Maryland weather: Season’s first frost forecast early Saturday in parts of the Baltimore region

The season's first frost is forecast early Saturday morning in the northern and western Baltimore suburbs. Temperatures are forecast to drop into the lower 30s in those areas, and the mid- to upper 30s around Baltimore.

By Scott Dance

Oct 18, 2019

Carroll County Public Schools creates new position focused on advanced academics, Gifted and Talented program

Board of Education President Donna Sivigny said she thought Troy Barnes was a good choice for the new role of director of advanced academics. She noted that, at a previous work session, the board decided, “We need someone who’s going to wake up every day and eat, sleep, breathe what’s important about advanced academics.”

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.

Daily arrest report for those arrested in Carroll County Oct. 17, 2019

The following is the daily intake report for the Carroll County Detention Center provided by the Central Booking Unit.

‘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.

After stalling investigation for nearly a year, New Windsor woman gets 18 months for accessory to murder

A New Windsor woman was sentenced to 10 years with all but 18 months suspended Thursday after she pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact to second-degree murder.

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,

In less than 30 minutes, Carroll County jury finds Baltimore man guilty of illegal possession of a handgun

A jury found a Baltimore man guilty of illegal possession of a handgun and ammunition Wednesday after deliberating for less than 30 minutes, according to a news release.

Daily arrest report for those arrested in Carroll County Oct. 16, 2019

The following is the daily intake report for the Carroll County Detention Center provided by the Central Booking Unit.

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.