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Six Carroll County farmers markets to open for summer season
Six farmers markets will be open for the summer season around Carroll County. The markets, located in Hampstead, Mount Airy, Sykesville, Taneytown and Westminster, are scheduled to open at various times in May and June, according to a county news release. Vendors will sell fresh food, including baked goods, dairy, eggs and meats. Bonnie Staub, tourism manager at Carroll County Tourism, said ...
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Gettysburg
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — Memorial Day is about honoring those who served our country, and where better to celebrate than in Gettysburg. “On Monday we’re going to have the Memorial Day parade starting at 2 p.m. downtown. You’re going to see reenactors, hear music [before] the parade concludes at Gettysburg National Cemetery, where there will be a ceremony at 3 p.m..” said Mary Grace Kauffman, Media Relations Manager for Destination Gettysburg.
Memorial Day observed in Gettysburg 161 years after Civil War battle and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address
GETTYSBURG, Pa. — An annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday at Gettysburg National Cemetery, 156 years after the holiday first known as "Decoration Day" was originally observed on the site. The ceremony honored the men and women who had lost their lives in the United States Armed Services,...
Carroll County’s annual fire company carnival season has begun
Carnival season in Carroll County has begun. Although the county continues the process of transitioning to a combination volunteer and paid fire and emergency services system, donations and fundraising remain critically important to local fire departments for the maintenance of the equipment and stations, according to a county news release. Bonnie Staub, tourism manager for Carroll County, ...
Blue Star Memorial Marker unveiled at Westminster Veterans Memorial Park
Carroll County officials unveiled a new memorial garden honoring veterans last week in Westminster. The Board of County Commissioners, Carroll Garden Club and the Department of Recreation and Parks held a Blue Star Memorial Marker dedication and park ribbon cutting ceremony May 18 for the Westminster Veterans Memorial Park. The 33-acre park, which opened in 2022, includes a free play area, a ...
Carroll commissioners approve preservation work for 13 county roads
Thirteen roads in Carroll County were approved for preservation surface treatment known as chip and seal, in order to better protect their pavement. The Board of Carroll County Commissioners at a meeting late last month unanimously approved a contract with American Paving Fabrics Inc., in Hanover, Pennsylvania, to install a single seal surface treatment to 13 county-owned roads, at a cost of ...
Cross Keys warehouse/trucking terminal hearing pushed to June
The second zoning hearing for a proposed warehouse and trucking terminal in the Cross Keys area of Hamilton Township was pushed back to late June due to a shortage of voting members present from the Zoning Hearing Board. The rescheduled hearing will take place Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m....
West Orange Troop 6 Scouts Place Flags at the Graves of Fallen Soldiers at Gettysburg
GETTYSBURG, PA -- The Troop 6 Scouts were honored to place flags at the graves of fallen soldiers at Gettysburg National Cemetery this weekend. The famous cemetery is where President Lincoln gave his Gettysburg address. Memorial Day has become a long weekend with barbecues and store promotions, but visiting the well-known cemetery reminded the scouts about the true meaning of the holiday: to honor those who sacrificed their lives for us.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "It was also such an honor for us parents to see our kids embrace the importance of their role, as well as all the history they're surrounded by in this hallowed place. If their respect and interest in our country's history is any indication, our next generation of leaders is going to be alright!" said one of the scouts' parents in a social media post. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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