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Westminster: Shellman House goes from historical to ornamental

The circa-1807 Shellman House in Westminster was unveiled last month as the subject of the Woman's Club of Westminster's eight annual...

No foul play in death of teen found along road in Finksburg

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday that an autopsy has revealed no foul play in the death of a 17-year-old whose body was...

McDaniel College named among 'best values' by Kiplinger

Officials at McDaniel College in Westminster said Friday, Oct. 28, that the college has been named on a list of "Best Value" colleges by...

Carroll officials meet at Maryland Municipal League legislative conference in Cambridge

Hours after a rare October winter storm dumped several inches of heavy, wet snow on Carroll County for most of Saturday, local municipal...

Westminster's annual Halloween parade is a spook-tacular celebration

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls took to the streets of Westminster on Oct. 25 for city's Halloween Parade.

News

Rural officials criticize state's anti-sprawl plan

A panel of experts on environmental and growth issues offered harsh criticism Monday of Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed statewide smart-...

Eldersburg family turns haunted house into boost for food pantry

Every year the Finneran family of Eldersburg invites residents to view their haunted house display, at 6208 Longleaf Pine Road, Eldersburg,...

County sets rate set for Public Information Act requests

WESTMINSTER — Board of County Commissioners this month voted to adopt a single, uniform policy for Public Information Act requests and...

GFWC Woman's Club marks century of building 'our ideal Westminster'

When the Woman's Club of Westminster recently unveiled its 2011 holiday ornament, I pondered that this creative fundraising idea is just one...

Gary Bauer selected as president of Maryland Association of Boards of Education

WESTMINSTER — Gary Bauer, a member of the Board of Education of Carroll County, has been elected president of the Maryland Association...

Carroll County Pictures

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• » Motorycle Class at Carroll CC
• » Straehle Invitational Championships
• » Summer kids at Carroll Community College
• » What's in Store: Sykesville

Community

Tickets on sale for Carroll Hospital Center gala Nov. 5	Eagle Archive: Halloween, tale of a Westminster native with a taste for adventure, with side order of macabre
McDaniel College, Boys and Girls Club of Westminster solidify relationship at 'Day of Action'	New Windsor 'birthday' party celebrates efforts to preserve town's heritage

Entertainment

'Anonymous' bashes the Bard in quest for comedy	To bee or not to bee?
Reed channels 'Barrymore' in must-see Rep show	Finding layers of 'Secrets' below the obvious

Education

School staff, state police seize gun from North Carroll Middle School student	Home court is place to fight cancer at Manchester Valley
Classroom is fertile field for Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist	School board president, superintendent host open meeting at Oklahoma Road on Oct. 18

Sports

Turnaround is fair play for Westminster's comeback kid	No contract yet in hand, but Westminster wants Ravens back in the nest
Welcome Back, Callie: Liberty's new soccer coach has goal of rebuilding her former team	McDaniel College honored as a top tailgating school

Opinion

Two parties still dominate Carroll ... both Republican	Recalling when 'The Drys' put Wimert in the political drink
Last word on 1996 reunion is a tribute to friendship and memories	Years ago, Westminster seemed to corner the market in corner groceries

Government and Politics

PlanMaryland forum Oct. 31, but won't be open to all	Bicycle and walking trails are subject of Oct. 27 meeting in Eldersburg
Congressional redistricting set for final debate	Getty has alternative map for 6th Congressional District

Business

Westminster police, Walmart launch annual Shop With a Cop drive	Consumer advocate seeks deeper inquiry into BGE storm response
New gateway signs at Warfield commerce center in Sykesville tap inmates' masonry skills	Dairy industry shrinks across Maryland

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