Carroll County News

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.

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.

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.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office continues to implement a state-required body-worn and in-car camera program for all of its deputies and fleet of vehicles.

Beer-lovers can sample brews from 15 microbreweries Saturday during the 17th Maryland Microbrewery Festival at the Union Mills Homestead in Westminster, the culminating event of Carroll County Beer Week.

Antietam Broadband is looking into fiber-optic network projects in Hampstead, New Windsor and Taneytown, according to a Hampstead official.

Last month, 168 homes were sold in the county, a 24.7% drop from August 2022, when 223 homes sold.

See how Carroll County Times readers voted in Carroll County’s Best 2023.