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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...

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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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  Shellman House goes from historical to ornamental

  November 1, 2011
  

  According to Linda Payne, a club spokesperson, sales from the ornaments help the club promote arts, conservation, education, home life, international outreach and public issues in Westminster.

  BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

• Carroll officials meet at Maryland Municipal League legislative conference in Cambridge

  November 1, 2011
  

  The Maryland Municipal League, an organization run by local officials from the 157 cities and towns from across the state, works as an advocate for municipalities throughout Maryland.

  BY KEVIN E. DAYHOFF, 

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

  November 1, 2011
  

  ...ornament sale fuels those dreams, and reminds us that the club itself is a shining ornament on our tree of history. When he is not re-reading Dr. Seuss, Kevin Dayhoffmay be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

• Eagle Archive: Halloween, tale of a Westminster native with a taste for adventure, with side order of macabre

  October 29, 2011
  

  ...with a touch of genius ... as well as madness.' " When he is not re-reading Hemingway's "Moveable Feast" and "The Sun Also Rises," Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

  BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

• 1833 referendum resulted in Manchester firing cannons at Westminster

  October 19, 2011
  

  ...help us with more information on the origins of the name Finksburg? If so, please be in touch. When he not ducking cannon balls from Manchester, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

  BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

• Would a rose by any other name still be as sweet as Carroll County?

  October 13, 2011
  

  ...electioneering pamphlets written? This is where we will pick up the story next week ... When he not visiting the Carroll County town of Noodle Doosey, Kevin Dayhoffmay be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

  BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

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  Lecture on the western cowboy art of E. William 'Bill' Gollings at McDaniel College, Oct. 13

  October 11, 2011
  

  ...Ward is very knowledgeable of the art and history of the southwest. "I am pleased he has agreed to do this while visiting here in Westminster," he added. "My hat goes off to Professor Bloom, who has made this possible." Kevin Dayhoff

• Recalling when 'The Drys' put Wimert in the political drink

  October 5, 2011
  

  ...dead last: David S. Ebaugh, A. Harland Greene, Samuel F. Hess and Ira D. Perkins. When he is not a couch potato watching PBS, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com

  BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

• Sweet memories still remain from Shaffer & Co. Variety Store

  September 24, 2011
  

  ...the store ? as often as funds would allow ? in the late 1950s in search of satisfying my sweet tooth. When he does not have his hand in the candy jar, Kevin Dayhoffmay be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

  BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

• Years ago, Westminster seemed to corner the market in corner groceries

  October 3, 2011
  

  ...and I'll be certain to return to Phil's history of the co-op in future columns. When he is not lost in the memory aisle of the Westminster Co-op, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com

  BY KEVIN DAYHOFF,

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  • Post Office took shape through rain, sleet, bankruptcy, deaths

    September 3, 2011
    

    ...Philadelphia ." Miraculously, the building was finally ready, in September 1934. When he's not visiting the awesome Westminster Post Office employees, KevinDayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

    KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

  • In 1915, ice cream store prohibition was tough on teachers

    August 18, 2011
    

    ...their duties in the schoolroom, and had no other means of comfortable support received $200 per annum." When he is not loitering around ice cream stores, KevinDayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

    BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

  • Back to school, but please leave those contagious diseases at home

    August 10, 2011
    

    ...to close the schools to get funds for building and furnishing necessary schoolhouses.'" Hmmm... When he is not savoring the last days of summer, KevinDayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

    BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

  • In August 1926, Prohibition in Carroll was hotter than the weather

    August 3, 2011
    

    ...over law and order, crime, bootlegging, illegal stills and alcohol was hotter than the weather. When he is not at the Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com

    BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

  • Remembering events of 10 years ago is a duty for future generations

    September 9, 2011
    

    ...us back to the past, but about promises we make to our children for the future. After memorial services commemorating the 9/11 anniversary, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

    BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

  • In 1868, 'Black Friday Flood' rained down on Sykesville

    July 21, 2011
    

    ...Church was built in time to see the lower portion of Sykesville swept away by the raging Patapsco." When he is not taking precautionary swimming lessons, KevinDayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

    BY KEVIN DAYHOFF,

  • Westminster Municipal Band led a hot time in Ocean City

    July 15, 2011
    

    ...a pound of peanut butter, 21 cents; and two cans of tomatoes were 15 cents." A washed-out trumpet player, Kevin Dayhoff now parades in his pajamas at his keyboard. When he's not busy with that, he may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com

    BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

  • Promoting fun and games has been serious business in Westminster

    June 25, 2011
    

    ...maybe Ron Schroers, the Westminster recreation director can fill us in on any future committees on "expectoration." When he's not on the monkey bars, KevinDayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com

    BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

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    147 years ago, a neighbor saved Westminster from ransom … or destruction

    July 8, 2011
    

    ...hours on July 9 and 10, 1864, when Westminster was spared. When he is not hiding under the bed, fire extinguisher in hand, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com

    BY KEVIN DAYHOFF, 

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Carroll officials meet at Maryland Municipal League legislative conference in Cambridge

Carroll officials meet at Maryland Municipal League legislative conference in Cambridge

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November 1, 2011 | 9:24 p.m.

Hours after a rare October winter storm dumped several inches of heavy, wet snow on Carroll Countyfor most of Saturday, local municipal officials braved the weather and joined colleagues from Maryland cities and towns throughout the state at theCambridge Hyatt Chesapeake Bay conference facilities for a three-day Maryland Municipal League fall legislative conference.

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MML – Maryland Municipal League Fall Conference October 31 - November 2, 2011

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MML Fall Conference October 31 - November 2, 2011

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For more information on the 2011 Fall Maryland Municipal League’s Fall Legislative Conference at the Cambridge Maryland Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, including a “Complete 2011 Fall Conference Information (.pdf)” packet, visit the MML website atwww.mdmunicipal.org.

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ShoreScan president Ken Carlson carves the turkey at the MML dinner

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MML 75th anniversary Thanksgiving dinner

Former Md Gov Marvin Mandel talks with municipal officials at MML conference

Md Dept Planning Sec Richard Hall takes questions PlanMaryland at MML session

Md Dept Planning Sec Richard Hall takes questions PlanMaryland at MML session

Presentation on PlanMaryland at the MML fall conference

Presentation on PlanMaryland at the MML fall conference

Howard Co Exe Ken Ulman discusses Broadband expansion in Md with Mayor Jones

Howard Co Exe Ken Ulman discusses Broadband expansion in Md with Mayor Jones

MML session on Maryland Open Meetings Law at the fall conference

MML session on Maryland Open Meetings Law at the fall conference

MML staff Caitlin Steve and Sharon keep the conference running smoothly

MML staff Caitlin, Steve, and Sharon keep the conference running smoothly

75th MML Anniversary Luncheon

75th MML Anniversary Luncheon

Elected officials gather between sessions at the MML Fall conference

Elected officials gather between sessions at the MML Fall conference

The Camridge Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

How a bill becomes law and Overview of Maryland budget structure and process

Session on Understanding the Legislative Process at the MML fall conference

AARP and these lovely ladies fed us for breakfast at MML Legislative Conference

Opening General Session - Overview of MML Legislative Agenda Cambridge Hyatt

Bridge at Shoal Creek at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Cambridge

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Westminster Maryland Online: HuffPost Healthy Living: 7 Health Benefits Of Coff...: Monday, October 31, 2011 7 Health Benefits Of Coffee Oh, coffee. The a.m. savior, dispenser of energy and the rea...

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Tree sculpture Chesapeake Sunset by Eddie Wozny greets visitors Cambridge Hyatt

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Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay evening trees

View of the Chesapeake Bay at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge Maryland

Larry Bohler and Michele Keplinger of LGIT at the MML Fall conference

Jay Gullo Richard Castaldi David Moran chat between MML sessions

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Mayors Chris Nevin Kevin Utz Perry Jones attend MML Mayors Association meeting

Mayor Katz chats with other mayors before the Md Mayors Association meeting

Erik Fisher and Marge Wolf discuss environmental issues

Delegate Maggie McIntosh addresses municipal officials on environmental issues

Municipal officials from across the state discuss ethics in government issues

And then I'll head over to the discussion on environmental issues

About to go into observe the MML Academy Core class on Ethics

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MML Fall conference in Cambridge

Table top exhibits at the MML conference in Cambridge

Westminster Maryland Online: MML President-elect J Davis addresses the newly el...

Westminster Maryland Online: MML President-elect J Davis addresses the newly el...: President elect J Davis addresses the newly elected officials. Caroline

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