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Multiple people shot at Taneytown home late on Fourth of July, sheriff's office says
TANEYTOWN, Md. — Multiple people have been shot at a home in Taneytown, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office confirmed. The shooting occurred on Bear Run Road off of Runnymede Road in Taneytown at 10:05 p.m., Taneytown police said. The sheriff's office also said there are "multiple patients" but did...
Man sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping and rape in Westminster
WESTMINSTER, Md. (WBFF) — A man was sentenced to 50 years for kidnapping and rape in Westminster according to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Carroll County. On Wednesday, the Honorable Maria L. Oesterreicher sentenced 34-year-old Malcolm Wade to a total of 50 years for the rape of a Maryland woman.
Taneytown shooting on July 4th: One dead, others hospitalized, Carroll Co investigating
Carroll County, MD (WBFF) — On July 4th, 2024 at approximately 10:05PM, Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Troopers from the Maryland State Police, Taneytown Police Officers, and members of the Carroll County Fire and Emergency Services responded to the area of Bear Run Road at Runnymede Road for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered multiple gunshot victims.
Carroll voters have ‘political fatigue’ heading into November election
A sense of apathy and disinterest with November’s presidential election seems to have set in with Carroll County voters, as the political divide across the country grows stronger, according to Jordan Haegerich, co-chair of Central Maryland Braver Angels, a nonprofit organization that provides a safe place to talk politics. “Although it is clear the political issues of our time are very ...
McDaniel graduate alum selected as Carroll County Teacher of the Year
McDaniel graduate alum Brian Thompson M.S. ’15 is the Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) Teacher of the Year for 2024-25. He is one of 24 outstanding teachers — representing the 24 school systems in Maryland — selected for the honor, and he is eligible to be selected as the 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year.
Carroll schools spent millions more than budgeted on health insurance, as they saved on salaries due to teacher shortages
Carroll County’s public school system spent $5.6 million more than anticipated on employee medical insurance last fiscal year, which was counterbalanced by less-than-budgeted spending on teacher salaries due to a staffing shortage. Superintendent Cynthia McCabe said last month that cost-saving solutions would be considered to reduce the amount spent on employee health benefits in the future. ...
One dead, others injured in July Fourth shooting in Carroll County, police say
One person is dead and others are injured in a Thursday evening shooting in Taneytown, police say. At about 10 p.m. Thursday, law enforcement officers and other first responders were called to the area of Bear Run Road at Runnymede Road for a report of a shooting, according to a Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Facebook post. Upon arrival, they discovered multiple gunshot victims.
Northeastern Supply Breaks Ground on New Westminster, Maryland Site
Northeastern Supply, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s fastest growing plumbing and HVAC wholesalers, recently announced the relocation of its Westminster, Maryland branch. On June 5, 2024, the company broke ground at the new location of the Westminster branch, which will better serve the needs of Northeastern Supply’s customers in the Carroll County, Maryland area.
Northeastern Supply Breaks Ground on New Eldersburg, Maryland Site
Northeastern Supply, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s fastest-growing plumbing and HVAC wholesalers, recently announced the relocation of its Eldersburg, Maryland branch. On June 5, 2024 the company broke ground at the new location of the Eldersburg branch, which will better serve the needs of Northeastern Supply’s customers in the Carroll County, Maryland area.
Quantum Telecommunications to expand internet to 1,200 homes in Carroll County
Carroll County continues to expand internet access to areas of the county with poor connections or none at all. The Board of Carroll County Commissioners at their meeting Thursday unanimously approved paying Quantum Telecommunications, Inc., $6,878,653 to expand broadband into rural areas of the county. These are areas considered unserved or underserved, meaning internet service is unreliable, ...
These Are the 3 Safest Places to Live in Maryland That Have Been Revealed
A new report has identified the three safest places to live in Maryland based on crime data and statistics. The top three safest cities in Maryland are Hampstead, Thurmont, and Glenarden. 1. Hampstead. Hampstead, located in Carroll County, is the safest city in Maryland. With a population of 6,323, it...
Carroll County Times 2024 boys outdoor track and field All-County: Winters Mill thrower Alexander Yeon named Athlete of the Year
Alexander Yeon’s junior track and field season was hindered because of injuries. Coming off a third-place finish in the shot put at the indoor state championships, the sky was the limit for the Winters Mill thrower heading into the spring. However, the injury bug had other ideas. “Overall I...
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