Manchester fireworks celebrating the 4th of July | PHOTOS
The Manchester Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Fireworks Thursday.
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Harford and Carroll deputies authorized to wear patriotic badges for America’s 250th
Deputies in both counties can choose to purchase the badges with their own funds. Harford's...
Nathan Chris Baker Foundation, created after young boy’s death, closes after 13 years
Katie Baker wrote of her son, "May his zest for life, his contagious laughter, and...
Westminster families stay cool at the pool at higher rates than before
Westminster Municipal Pool memberships have grown from 260 to 482 since 2021 after a $3.5...
Venezuela earthquakes hit close to home for Hampstead resident
A Hampstead resident recounts the anxious wait to hear from family after earthquakes hit Venezuela...
‘Whimsigoth’ clothing and bookshop to open in Westminster
Owner Perla Lay compared the style of Shop Rebels' clothing to the fashion sensibilities of...
Carroll County’s razor-thin state’s attorney race shifts by just 2 votes in latest count
The margin of votes separating George Psoras and Allan Culver changed by two Wednesday in...
Jodi Picoult’s exclusive Carroll Book Festival talk sells out in under 24 hours
"There is just so, so much thirst in our community for these types of events,"...
Westminster Chick-fil-A plans stall as county weighs Market Street plan
Carroll County is considering a request to permanently close part of Old Baltimore Road amid...
From splash parks to sundaes: Where Carroll residents can beat the heat
With upcoming high temperatures, Carroll County offers pools, lakes, splash pads and ice cream shops...
Taneytown candy van mystery solved: Driver was a worker who ‘didn’t realize the social impact’
“This is the best-case outcome for a scary scenario," Taneytown Police said.
Manchester Volunteer Fire Company Carnival and Parade | PHOTOS
The Annual Manchester Volunteer Fire Company Carnival Tuesday, featured live music, a beer garden and...
Johansson’s Dining House serves final customers after decades in Westminster
“It's a unique feeling to let go [of] 40 years of your life," said owner...
Driver in white van offers candy to children in Taneytown, police say
Taneytown Police are warning residents that a driver of a white van offered candy to...
33% of Carroll households cannot afford basic cost of living, report shows
The federal poverty line for a family of four is $31,200. In Carroll, the cost...
Carroll County fire company carnivals 2026: Dates, times and what to expect this summer
Five fire company carnivals remain on Carroll County's summer calendar, with rides, food, games, live...
The Shoppe by Black Barn Alpacas in Sykesville opens | PHOTOS
The Shoppe by Black Barn Alpacas held a grand opening June 27 on Main Street...
163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Westminster | PHOTOS
The Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table in partnership with the Historical Society of Carroll...
Baltimore man sentenced for assaulting Westminster Police officer
A Carroll County judge sentenced a Baltimore man Thursday for assaulting a Westminster Police officer...
Carroll marks 250th with Westminster Declaration reading, July 4 events
Westminster's community reading will be held at the Carroll County Historic Courthouse, at 200 Willis...
Carroll commissioner incumbents Krebs, Kiler retain commanding leads in Republican primaries
Krebs took about 70% of the vote in District 5. Kiler leads with 57% in...
Carroll County state’s attorney race tightens to 185 votes after mail-in ballot canvass
The margin shrank by eight votes after Thursday's canvass. Two more rounds of counting remain...
2 men charged after Westminster Lowe’s theft leads to Route 140 police chase
One suspect was a wanted fugitive. The other was arrested at an Elkridge motel. Investigators...
Dozens oppose accelerated Maryland Piedmont power line review schedule
Residents, agricultural groups and local governments urged state regulators to reject a revised procedural schedule...
Frederick County bridge dedicated to Woodsboro soldier killed in Vietnam
Nearly 60 years after his death, family, classmates and veterans gathered in Woodsboro to dedicate...
Carroll County seniors demand safer, more accessible retirement housing at public meeting
Residents of existing communities say driveways are too narrow, grab bars are missing and too...
Who won the Carroll County primaries? Familiar names largely prevail.
Carroll County voters largely reaffirmed incumbents and familiar names in Tuesday’s primary election, while several...
Incumbents come out on top in Carroll commissioner primaries
All five Board of Carroll County Commissioners incumbents are poised to appear on the November...
Carroll Sheriff DeWees defeats primary opponent Landsman
Incumbent Carroll County Sheriff James T. "Jim" DeWees defeated his opponent in the Republican primary...
Culver, Psoras in tight primary battle for Carroll’s top prosecutor
No Democrats are running, so the winner Tuesday will succeed Republican State's Attorney Haven Shoemaker,...
‘Something magical’: Carroll County voters brave rain on primary day
Voters arrived at polls across the county Tuesday, citing civic duty, distrust for mail-in ballots...
Finksburg’s favorite alpacas are coming to downtown Sykesville — no farm visit required
Black Barn Alpacas, an agritourism destination in Finksburg, is opening up a shop for alpaca...
Here’s when Carroll election officials say primary results will be posted
Twenty-five polling places will be open across Carroll County on Tuesday as voters cast ballots...
Carroll incumbents head into Tuesday’s primary defending their solar record — even as the state stripped their authority
Carroll County commissioners are heading into the 2026 election with an unresolved dispute over solar...
Gunlocks, crisis teams and mental health training: Carroll County confronts suicide rate above state average
The Carroll County Health Department is tackling the issue and offering support to those in...
Sykesville Juneteenth Celebration | PHOTOS
Sykesville celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday at Millard Cooper Park, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African...
Police: Suspected explosive device at Westminster Sheetz was false alarm
Police determined a device labed as "containing military-grade explosives" found at the Westminster Sheetz was...
Carroll County says it was not given enough time to comment on Mount Airy sports complex annexation
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners delayed action on the Mount Airy Watersville Road annexation...
Early voting in Carroll County falls 20% from 2022 primary
Early voting in Carroll County fell 20% from the 2022 gubernatorial primary, with Westminster turnout...
Fire marshal and his arson-sniffing Lab nominated for Maryland’s top fire investigator honor
Alkire works in Carroll, Cecil and Harford counties, alongside 6-year-old Blondie, a yellow Labrador who...
Eldersburg woman, 28, suffers stroke in Panama; community rallies to cover $45K in bills
Kalin Rytina, 28, of Eldersburg, suffered a debilitating stroke while on a layover in Panama...
Carroll County opens applications for $5.5M farmland preservation program
The Carroll County Agriculture Land Preservation Program hopes to protect around 600 acres of land...
Route 26 bridge repairs near Eldersburg could disrupt traffic for up to 2 years
Two aging Route 26 bridges near Eldersburg will need new driving surfaces — and the...
Taylor looks to increase accountability in District 5 House race
Sallie Taylor is one of four Republicans seeking the party's nomination for three District 5...
Wonder coming to Eldersburg Commons in first Carroll County expansion
Wonder is slated to open a location at Eldersburg Commons off Route 26 in Eldersburg,...
Union Bridge gets fresh produce for first time since 2008 with Dollar General remodel
For the first time in about 18 years, fresh produce and meat are available for...
Carroll extends pause on retirement housing approvals in split vote
Carroll County commissioners voted to extend a pause on final approvals for retirement housing projects...
State policies push Carroll Schools to change elementary schedules, pilot middle school changes
A supplemental instruction period will allow kids who need more support to catch up, instead...
Early voting turnout uneven in Carroll County, down from 2022 primaries
Early voters in Carroll County praised the quality of polling facilities, but early turnout data...
New Windsor challenges MPRP power line in court: ‘We have to protect our rights’
New Windsor sued PSEG over access to town-owned land for survey work tied to the...
Former Harford County Sheriff’s deputy sentenced for sex abuse of minors
Ryan Hall, a former Harford County Sheriff's deputy, was sentenced Friday afternoon to 40 years...
Tomlinson seeks to continue work for District 5 in House race
After one term in Maryland's House of Delegates, Chris Tomlinson feels like he's hitting his...
Carroll County families mourn end of beloved Outdoor School overnight tradition
Carroll County families, graduates and educators are pushing back after the school board voted to...
Carroll County moves to revise self-storage facilities zoning, keeps deferral
“You can do a nice building and you can make them fit into the communities,”...
Maryland governor candidate found guilty of violating ex-partner’s protective order
A Frederick County jury found a Republican candidate for governor guilty Wednesday in Frederick County...
Westminster’s ‘boardwalk to nowhere’ on track to be done this fall
The final stretch of the pedestrian trail is a $4.2 million elevated boardwalk parallel to...
Citing safety risks, Carroll ends Outdoor School overnights
“I would rather live with [the unpopular decision] than live with a parent standing there...
Westminster eases site plan rules to reduce costs for downtown businesses
Westminster’s Common Council approved a zoning overhaul reducing site plan requirements for some downtown businesses,...
Westminster considers new mixed-use development as housing projects advance
The five-story building with ground floor commercial space is proposed to replace 32 residential units...
Vote on closing Outdoor School is on Carroll’s school board meeting agenda
The school board is also set to vote to approve the 2026 to 2035 Educational...
Thrift shop franchise Uptown Cheapskate is coming to Westminster
Uptown Cheapskate buys and resells clothes with a focus on trends for teens and young...
Residents fear Frederick County will be the new ‘data center alley’
Frederick has more planned hyperscale data centers than any other county in Maryland, according to...
Heatstroke, gunshots, car crashes: Carroll EMTs being trained to treat dogs
Carroll County Fire & EMS is exploring ways to improve care for injured working dogs...
State Highway Administration to hold meeting on MD 26 bridge work in Carroll County
State highway officials will host a June 17 public meeting in Eldersburg on plans to...
Carroll County’s 42nd Maryland Wine Celebration 2026 | PHOTOS
Carroll County’s 42nd Maryland Wine Celebration, an Outdoor Event Featuring Wine, Live Music, and Local...
Sykesville Pride Day | PHOTOS
Sykesville Pride Day on Saturday, June 6.
Jodi Picoult to headline Carroll County’s first-ever book festival
Bestselling novelist Jodi Picoult will headline the Carroll County Public Library's first Carroll Book Festival...
State troopers support daughter of fallen colleague at Westminster graduation
Madison Lippy said, "He's still remembered every year, and people still want to be there...
AI deepfake of Kamala Harris sparks controversy in Carroll County race
A Carroll County state's attorney candidate condemned an AI-generated deepfake video of Kamala Harris appearing...
Hampstead mural on Rocco’s Market & Deli to be finished this month
A new mural on Rocco’s Market & Deli is bringing Hampstead history, agriculture and local...
1885 lynching historical marker to be installed in Westminster | PHOTOS
Kevin Dayhoff and employees of Carroll County Public Works on Thursday installed a historical marker...
2026 Westminster High School Graduation | PHOTOS
2026 Westminster High School Graduation ceremony Thursday at McDaniel College Gill Center.
$140K in gold bars taken from Mount Airy traced to Pennsylvania, police say
Mount Airy police say four gold bars taken from a resident in an alleged email...
Man who ambushed Finksburg business partners gets life without parole
"There is something deep in Mr. Potocki that is not wired correctly," Judge Richard R....
Johansson’s Dining House to close this summer as ownership changes hands
“Thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives, celebrations, traditions, and memories...
New Italian restaurant replaces New Windsor Belisimo’s
Guido's Italian Kitchen opened Monday in New Windsor, taking over the former Belisimo’s space.
2026 Liberty High School High School Graduation | PHOTOS
2026 Liberty High School High School Graduation ceremony Wednesday at McDaniel College Gill Center. ...
2026 South Carroll High School Graduation | PHOTOS
2026 South Carroll High School Graduation ceremony Wednesday at McDaniel College Gill Center. ...
Millions of dollars flow from Department of Defense into Westminster
The Pentagon is expanding missile production and lists Westminster as a site for procuring and...
2026 Francis Scott Key High School Graduation | PHOTOS
2026 Francis Scott Key High School Graduation ceremony Tuesday at McDaniel College Gill Center.
Mount Airy police station estimate tops $9M; Town Council questions cost
Mount Airy council members questioned whether the town can afford a long-planned police station now...
2026 Century High School Graduation | PHOTOS
2026 Century High School Graduation ceremony Tuesday at McDaniel College Gill Center.
New president named to lead Westminster’s Carroll Hospital
Brian J. Cawley will begin as the new president and COO of LifeBridge Health's Carroll...
2026 Manchester Valley High School Graduation | PHOTOS
2026 Manchester Valley High School Graduation ceremony Monday at McDaniel College Gill Center.
No, a Walmart Supercenter isn’t coming to TownMall of Westminster, mayor says
Despite the online chatter, no permits have been filed with the City of Westminster to...
Mount Airy, Severn men arrested Saturday on drug charges
A 61-year-old Mount Airy man and a 33-year-old Severn man were arrest Saturday afternoon with...
Most Carroll County communities are raising water and sewer rates
Water and sewer bills are going up for thousands of Carroll County residents in July...
2026 Winters Mill High School Graduation | PHOTOS
2026 Winters Mill High School Graduation ceremony Monday at McDaniel College Gill Center.
Carroll County resident Robert ‘Bob’ Schreuer turns 100
JoAnn Turner, Robert "Bob" Schreuer's daughter, said she's "blown away" that her dad is turning...
Centennial Celebration in Westminster | PHOTOS
Robert Schreuer celebrated his 100th birthday Sunday at Atlee Hill Nursing Facility in Westminster.
Iowa man sentenced 20 years for $300K Mount Airy snowplow scam
A 39-year-old Iowa man found guilty of scamming a Mount Airy business out of over...
‘Prepared and confident,’ Carroll’s Transition Connections Academy grads say farewell
The Transition Connections Academy is a Carroll County Public Schools program for students with significant...
PSEG plans to push back Maryland Piedmont power line completion until 2028
The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project might be delayed under a revised PSEG schedule, despite warnings...
Over $252K collected from Taneytown speed cameras in about 4 months
More than $252,000 has been collected from Taneytown speed cameras since installation about four months...
Alums receive awards from McDaniel
Steven M. Johnson, of Westminster, received the 2026 Joseph R. Bailer Award from McDaniel College, while Tasha Cramer,...
There are too many turtles in this Taneytown pond
At Roberts Mill Park pond, some anglers are reeling in turtles. City officials are trying...
Carroll might remove mixed-use housing option while rewriting rules
Carroll County is weighing whether to remove housing allowances in planned commercial centers, but some...
Longtime McDaniel College men’s basketball coach Kevin Curley dies
Kevin Curley, longtime McDaniel men's basketball coach, has died. He is the winningest coach in...