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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...
Carroll’s Blueprint plan details possibility of moving teachers
Hiring and developing staff continues to be one of the biggest challenges in Carroll County Public Schools’ implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, according to a new plan outlining the county’s progress. Funding for additional teachers and instructional resources is expected to be the county’s biggest hurdle. The Blueprint, a multibillion-dollar state law passed in 2021, ...
Salary increase approved for Carroll’s fire and EMS medical director
Johns Hopkins Department of Emergency Medicine will continue to provide medical consultation and education to Carroll County’s Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. The Board of Carroll County Commissioners at their meeting Thursday unanimously approved renewal of the county’s contract with Johns Hopkins and increased the amount it pays the medical director from $96,000 to no ...
Carroll County Times 2024 girls track and field All-County: Westminster’s Emma Reaves had record-setting final season
Westminster senior Emma Reaves went into the winter indoor track and field season with a singular focus. Her college commitment was made to the University of New Hampshire. Her volleyball career was over, capped off with a Carroll County Player of the Year designation. All she had to worry about was throwing things as far as she possibly could. She won a Class 3A state silver medal in shot put ...
Carroll libraries won’t open on Sundays; board delays decision on reinstating fines for overdue materials
The Carroll County Public Library Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to delay a decision on whether to bring back fines for overdue materials and voted unanimously to not open libraries on Sundays. Andrea Berstler, executive director of the library system, presented completed studies on charging adults fines for overdue materials and extending operating hours to Sundays during a board meeting ...
‘This is nasty’: Carroll commissioners adopt ban on farms’ storage of food byproducts
Carroll County commissioners have enacted a ban on the storage of food processing byproducts on land in the county. Board members voted unanimously Thursday for the ban after hearing from residents concerned about the spreading of the material, also known as Dissolved Air Flotation, or DAF, specifically, on a Mayberry Road farm, just northwest of Westminster.
Carroll County Farmer's Market preparing for the 4th of July
Up to 50 vendors participating including plants, local early summer vegetables, baked goods and crafts. This week customers will find locally grown blueberries, black raspberries, sour cherries, beets, onions, peas, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, squash, kale, spinach, lettuce, and fresh cut flowers. There will be many beautiful potted plants, garden plants,...
Family Summer Bash in Westminster Friday to support Parks Legacy Fund
Family Summer Bash will offer a fun-for-all-ages event Friday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster, while also raising money for the Park Legacy Fund, which supports trails and playgrounds at public outdoor recreation areas. The event will feature eight food trucks, alcohol for purchase, about 25 artists and vendors, a children’s play area, games, and ...
Alumni Success Story: Emily Chaffer Has a Future to Smile About
Emily Chaffer now has a clear vision of her future, thanks in part to her formative experiences as a student at Carroll Community College. In 2017, she enrolled at Carroll, where she focused on building a strong foundation in science courses that were essential to pursue a rewarding career in dentistry.
Public hearing on food byproduct storage on Carroll commissioners’ agenda
The agenda for the Board of Carroll County Commissioners’ meeting Thursday includes a public hearing on proposed new zoning regulations for the storage of food processing byproducts on farmland in the county. Commissioners unanimously voted at their May 30 meeting to schedule a public hearing on the storage of Dissolved Air Flotation, or DAF, on agricultural land. On April 25, commissioners ...
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