21-year-old Hampstead man killed in Finksburg crash
The car struck an embankment just before Hollingsworth Road on Route 91 early Saturday.
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Carroll County kids share first-day of school excitement
"My kid's getting bigger, so it's awesome to watch her grow, but it's kind of...
First Day of School for Carroll County Public Schools | PHOTOS
Students arrive at Westminster Elementary for the first day of school for the Carroll County...
MPRP state approval schedule released, pushing project completion into 2029
The Maryland Public Service Commission approved a new schedule for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project,...
First Battle of Bull Run/Manassas reenactmant | PHOTOS
Reenactment of the First Battle of Bull Run/Manassas in 1861 Saturday at The Carroll County...
Carroll government warns of a loose horse roaming Finksburg area
Locals on Facebook say they've seen the horse roaming the Finksburg area for weeks, though...
28 cats seized from New Windsor home; others found dead
Jaime Limoges, executive director of the Humane Society of Carroll County, said Friday that her...
3 things parents should know before Carroll County’s first day of school
Elementary schools will see several schedule changes, as will a handful of middle schools.
Gordon, Kiler lead Carroll commissioner fundraising as Foelber gains
Candidates report contributions from political groups, elected officials and local businesses in their latest state...
Olszewski hears resident concerns over service cuts at Westminster town hall
Residents stressed concerns about cuts to services for people with disabilities at the state level...
Carroll commissioners face Oct. 1 deadline on zoning changes
County officials are considering zoning changes for cluster subdivisions and age-restricted housing while updating local...
Roaring Run Lions Club hosts Roaring and Kickin’ It Together event | PHOTOS
Roaring and Kickin’ It Together is an inclusive community kickball event, where clients from Penn-Mar...
Carroll County judge dismisses defamation suit from man acquitted of slapping teen
A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit accusing State’s Attorney Haven Shoemaker, Special Counsel Allan Culver...
Before back-to-school, measles outbreak declared in 3 Maryland counties, including Carroll
The urgency of the measles spread has increased, as the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed...
Carroll detective warns scammers are getting ‘creative’ with emotional, urgent appeals
A recent scam attempt using the names of real church members shows how scammers use...
Meet Koda, the Carroll sheriff’s office’s newest K-9
One of six K-9s with the sheriff’s office, Koda is trained in narcotics detection, tracking...
Carroll state’s attorney gets $354K state crime grant, $55K less than last year
The money for fiscal year 2027 will continue funding for a full-time prosecuting attorney and...
Outgoing state’s attorney Shoemaker on legacy, McRibs and Carroll County’s ‘predicament’
From a 150-mile McRib run to a contentious primary loss for his chosen successor, Shoemaker...
Hanover man gives birds a new place to nest, donates 50 handmade houses to Hashawha
Lawrence Bouchat has spent the past five years turning lumber into handmade birdhouses, donating 50...
McDaniel College welcomes the Class of 2030 | PHOTOS
McDaniel College welcomes the Class of 2030 with the Introduction Convocation and ringing of Old...
Federal judge rules Carroll County cannot block PSEG from conducting surveys
A federal judge ruled PSEG may access land under Carroll County conservation easements to conduct...
Carroll deputies swap equipment belts for vests to ease back injuries
Deputies say the shift from waist to torso has already eased strain, as the $350...
Rabid raccoon captured near Westminster playground
The raccoon emerged from a wooded area near the playground of the Meadow Creek Apartments,...
Move-in day for McDaniel College’s incoming Class of 2030 | PHOTOS
McDaniel College's incoming Class of 2030, nearly 500 freshmen and transfer students, arrived for move-in...
Sons sue Ellicott City man accused of stabbing their mother to death
The lawsuit comes as Stephenson awaits criminal trials in both Carroll and Howard counties, where...
Hampstead Lions seek golfers for tournament
The Hampstead Lions Club’s Annual Dick Murray Golf Tournament is set for Sept. 4.
A 2nd chance: Hampstead woman turns ‘miracle’ sepsis survival into advocacy
Since her recovery, Katie Price has worked to expand awareness through a state proclamation, educational...
Ellicott City man who was freed hours before fatal stabbing is ruled competent to stand trial in Carroll County
Alexander Stephenson is scheduled for a competency hearing for his Howard County Circuit Court case...
Westminster to hold public hearing on proposed 120-unit mixed-use development
Westminster’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday on a zoning amendment...
Mt. Airy Mondays | PHOTOS
Mondays in Mount Airy is a weekly food truck event at The Railyard, running from...
Liquid Library, 1623 Brewing owners plan gastropub at former Westminster staple
Details about the planned restaurant at 6 W. Main St. were discussed at a Carroll...
Manchester Sheetz sold winning $1M scratch-off to Carroll County man
The player bought the ticket from a vending machine, which initially jammed. A worker helped...
Maryland Lottery reports $1 million Powerball, scratch-off wins in Fallston, Manchester
Maryland Lottery says two players won $1 million prizes last week, including a Powerball ticket...
Back-to-School Giveaway in Westminster | PHOTOS
Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County and Find Your Purpose, the...
Oakenmist Renaissance Faire in Westminster | PHOTOS
4th Annual Oakenmist Renaissance Faire Saturday, at the Carroll County Agricultural Center. Artists, artisans, and...
A ‘public shaming’ sandwich: Carroll business owner has unique response after employee’s racist posts resurface
The fried chicken sandwich is topped with bacon and cheddar and comes on a brioche...
Mount Airy is burying a time capsule for 50 years. Here’s how to contribute.
Mount Airy is preparing a time capsule to preserve a snapshot of life in 2026,...
Boys & Girls Clubs and Find Your Purpose to host back-to-school giveaway
While both organizations have hosted separate back-to-school giveaways for several years, the two decided to...
‘Testament to the community’: Little Locals Town & Gym wins 2026 Carroll Biz Challenge
Little Locals was created by Nick and Torie Hoddinott as a space where children can...
Town of Hampstead gets new police chief
The Town of Hampstead has chosen a longtime member of the Laurel Police Department in...
Fire at Westminster apartment complex caused by roof repair torch
A fire at Westminster's Rosenstock Apartments caused an estimated $100,000 in damage after officials said...
Resurfaced racist posts prompt Carroll school board member to pull nominee
Kristen Zihmer pulled her nominee over resurfaced posts, while Board President Steve Whisler defended an...
Carroll County moves to sell land left over from long-abandoned Westminster Bypass
The Westminster Bypass plan was abandoned in 2003. Officials say few, if any, properties remain...
Car fire spreads to multiple vehicles in Westminster, officials say
A vehicle fire in Westminster spread to three parked vehicles and a fourth car hit...
Deborah Effingham named interim Carroll County administrator
Carroll County’s deputy administrator will fill in as interim county administrator while the county searches...
Carroll near top in state math, yet under half of students proficient
The school board will review the new MCAP data Wednesday alongside plans for MSTAR, the...
Lightning strike blamed for $300,000 in damage to Westminster house
Strong storms that passed through the region Monday may have caused a lightning strike fire...
2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Pearl Intelligence aggregates environmental data
Founder Douglas Hood's company aggregates public water data from more than 100 sources, offering real-time...
Liberty High student killed in car crash, Angel Ismael Callejas Fuentes, to be remembered Tuesday
Fuentes, who would have started his senior year next month, died after the car he...
64-year-old man dies after fire breaks out in his Finksburg home
A 64-year-old man died and a 77-year-old woman was injured in a fire at a...
Carroll County house fire in Mt. Airy causes $600,000 damage
State fire investigators are probing a Mt. Airy house fire that caused an estimated $600,000...
State approves more than $1 million for Hampstead conservation easement
Rural Legacy Funds, which pay for the easement, are used to protect agricultural land and...
Two injured cats found each other. On Saturday, they got married.
Two rescue cats who became inseparable after being injured in separate vehicle strikes celebrated their...
Livestock Sale at the Carroll County Fair | PHOTOS
The Livestock Sale at the 129th Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair on Friday, Aug....
4H & FAA Fair Skid steer and mini-excavator competition | PHOTOS
Skid steer and mini-excavator competition Thursday at the Carroll County 4H & FFA Fair.
Carroll sheriff’s $39M headquarters clears critical hurdle
The 14 county-owned parcels near Greenwood and Manchester avenues still need a planning commission review...
Former Rep. Roscoe Bartlett reflects on Congress, faith at age 100
Colleagues from both parties, including Nancy Pelosi, celebrated the Buckeystown farmer and scientist's century of...
Appeals court upholds survey access to private property for MPRP line
A federal appeals court ruled PSEG can access more than 100 private properties for surveys...
2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Finalist creates hot sauce for cocktails
"I worked in some of the nicest restaurants all over the world, and I came...
10-year-old’s cake sells for $15K at Carroll County 4-H fair auction
Herbie Martin IV stayed up until 2 a.m. perfecting his lemon blueberry buttercream recipe before...
Carroll County Fair Cake Auction | PHOTOS
Cake Auction at the 129th Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
7 MPRP power line route adjustments proposed by utility company
The changes affect properties already in the proposed right-of-way, shifting the corridor away from homes,...
Chipotle opens first Hampstead location, fourth in Carroll County
The restaurant, located at 2309 Hanover Pike, is Carroll County's fourth Chipotle. It has a...
National Night Out in Manchester | PHOTOS
National Night Out Tuesday at the carnival grounds in Manchester.
2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Little Locals Town & Gym lets families work, play
Since opening in May, the play cafe has drawn nearly 1,200 families to its miniature...
Man posed as Secret Service to buy jet at Westminster airport, police allege
Police say a Hampstead man flashed a fake Secret Service badge at the Carroll County...
Southern States Mount Airy co-op to close in December after 90-plus years
“We’ve had the privilege of serving generations of families, farmers, pet owners, gardeners, and neighbors,”...
Mount Airy rejects annexation for Elite Baseball sports complex
The Mount Airy Town Council unanimously rejected a plan to annex 60 acres north of...
Hampstead man charged after allegedly firing gun at delivery van
A Hampstead man faces assault and firearms charges after allegedly shooting at a delivery van...
2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Finalist publishes hyperlocal community magazines
Bradley Smith publishes three free, monthly magazines for Carroll audiences: Westminster Living, Mount Airy Living...
Sykesville man found guilty on 14 child pornography charges
Detectives traced illicit files shared on Kik back to Armstrong's Sykesville home while he was...
Bestselling authors Bohjalian, Coben, Picoult to headline Carroll book events
Harlan Coben will discuss his new memoir, Chris Bohjalian brings his "Flight Attendant" follow-up, and...
2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Harmony Hub Health offers a different approach to wellness
Harmony Hub Health owner Michele Postol is one of five finalists competing in the 2026...
Carroll Lutheran School to close for next school year; long-term future unclear
"We ask that you continue to keep our students, families, faculty, staff, and the entire...
Sheetz proposed for Liberty Road west of Eldersburg
Sheetz wants to build a gas station and convenience store on Liberty Road just west...
Westminster High graduate will represent US in German exchange program
Joseph L. Stein Jr., a recent graduate of Westminster High School, will take on a...
Mount Airy voters to choose new mayor in November special election
Mount Airy has set a November special election date to choose a new mayor after...
Opening Day of 129th Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair | PHOTOS
Animals and their owners and handlers arrive on the opening day of the 129th Carroll...
Roberta Windham reflects on 11 years in top Carroll government position
"Every day is definitely very different. You come in with a plan that, it almost...
Mount Airy man found not guilty in murder of father-in-law
A Carroll County jury found Michael Anthony Brown not guilty of murder in the 2019...
From spiced jam to fairy gardens: Judging kicks off at Carroll County 4-H and FFA fair
The 129-year-old event will be held under the banner of "250 Years of American Freedom,...
Charging decisions ‘imminent’ in Westminster crash that killed 2 teens
Almost eight months after a pickup truck carrying five teens overturned, killing two, the Carroll...
BGE to replace aging transmission line between Westminster, Finksburg
The project could be constructed underground, pending approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission.
Westminster man pleads guilty in 2020 triple killing
More than six years after the killings, Monroe Merrell pleaded guilty Tuesday to his role...
10th annual Shop With a Cop | PHOTOS
10th Annual Shop with a Cop at West Middle School on Tuesday, July 28. The...
Here’s how Carroll County’s MCAP scores stack up against those in other counties
While fewer than half of the assessed Carroll County students reached proficiency in math and...
Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company carnival | PHOTOS
The Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company is hosting the final carnival of the season through August...
Carroll County advances some zoning changes, but others remain under review
Two proposed zoning amendments are moving forward as Carroll County officials continue reviewing changes affecting...
Sykesville’s historic cannery building could become $2M pavilion
The Town of Sykesville unveiled renderings last week of how the site of the historic...
Cocktails and sushi: New restaurant opening on Westminster’s Main Street
"We have homemade sauce. We make everything from scratch, and we ... like to bring...
National sandwich chain to open first Carroll County location in Mount Airy
Carroll County’s first McAlister’s Deli is opening Monday, hosting a ribbon-cutting with giveaways for the...
Carroll County’s top administrative official to retire this summer
Carroll County Administrator Roberta Windham will retire after more than 11 years in the role....
Westminster’s Durbin House to reopen, restored as future park visitor center
The restored Durbin House, built in 1767, will open to the public Tuesday. It is...
Construction worker hit by dump truck, critically injured in Westminster
A man was critically injured after being struck in Westminster and was flown to a...
Reese Volunteer Fire Company carnival in Westminster | PHOTOS
Reese Volunteer Fire Company is hosting its annual carnival through Saturday night at 1745 Baltimore...
Dynamic Automotive drives expansion with new Westminster shop
Dynamic Automotive opened a shop in Westminster, its third Carroll County location, after acquiring the...
3 Hampstead Bypass roundabouts get safety fixes to reduce sideswipes
Overnight construction is underway through August, with lane reductions and new buffer zones designed to...
Westminster solar farm plan faces state hearing Monday
The 12-acre project would sit on land classified as prime farmland. Developers say it would...
Trial delayed for Taneytown business owner accused in child assault
The request came less than three hours before the trial was set to begin. His...