No. 10 South Carroll volleyball falls in Class 1A semifinals to Clear Spring
Tuesday night’s state volleyball semifinals were supposed to be a coming-out party for South Carroll. Clear Spring had other ideas.
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‘Carroll County is open for business’: State commerce secretary encourages frank talk on data centers, solar development
During his tour of the county on Monday, Coker shared his strategies for helping rural...
PSEG responds to challenge to Piedmont power line: ‘Motion to dismiss lacks merit’
The utility company behind the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project argues it has the right to...
Tom Zirpoli: Why Republicans lost last week | COMMENTARY
Voters sent a message to Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress last week, writes Tom...
ICE policy, 2026 school start date on agenda for Carroll school board
Should school begin before or after Labor Day? Carroll's school board will decide this week....
FYI briefs: Sykesville business accepts donations for South Carroll Food Pantry food drive
The Carroll County community gears up for giving this holiday season.
Wounded veteran moves into mortgage-free smart home in Mount Airy
From wide hallways to a no-step shower, the Mount Airy home is entirely accessible, giving...
Looking to honor Veterans Day? Here’s a list of Carroll County events
Carroll Schools plan Veterans Day programming.
Alan Grasley withdraws from Carroll commissioner race, making way for Krebs
Grasley, a Republican, had filed to run in July, but withdrew in late October, saying...
READER POLL: Should Maryland keep football coach Michael Locksley beyond this season?
Maryland football's once-promising season has gone awry. Should coach Michael Locksley remain the coach beyond...
Secret Garden Arts and Wine Festival | PHOTOS
The Secret Garden Fall Funk, Soul and Trailride Music, Arts and Wine Festival was held...
Veterans Day Parade in Westminster | PHOTOS
The Second Annual Veterans Day Parade in Westminster, Saturday, hosted by CCVIP and Door to...
Craft Beer Festival in Sykesville | PHOTOS
Sykesville's 9th Craft Beer Festival, Saturday on Main Street, offered unlimited sampling of more than...
Housing, farmland need balance in Carroll, zoning reports find
Carroll County officials are asking how to balance keeping farmland with encouraging development.
Manchester Valley, Westminster field hockey fall just short in state finals
Manchester Valley and Westminster both fell short in extra time in their respective state championship...
Glenelg field hockey edges Man Valley in OT, 2-1, to win 2A state title
Lakshmi Almli scored the game-winner in overtime to lift Glenelg over Manchester Valley for its...
Liberty field hockey routs Fallston, 6-1, in Class 1A championship game
Lacey Odachowski's first career hat trick highlighted Liberty's offensive explosion as the Lions won their...
Bear and cubs spotted Saturday in Taneytown, police say
A bear and cubs have been spotted in the area of Clubside Drive in Taneytown.
Carroll projects overspending on EMS, savings on public works for 2026
Since beginning the transition from an all-volunteer fire and EMS workforce to an official Department...
Manchester Valley football holds strong to edge Bel Air, 7-3, and advance
Walter Sallee and the Mavericks’ defense made all the key plays and Connor Stack scored...
South Carroll High School’s Annual Veterans Day Breakfast | PHOTOS
South Carroll High School's chapter of the National Honor Society hosted its Annual Veterans Day...
Chris Fiora: DeWees must step down as Carroll County sheriff | READER COMMENTARY
Former candidate for Carroll County sheriff Chris Fiora calls for Sheriff Jim DeWees to resign...
DeWees divorce filing raises ethical issues for Carroll sheriff, circuit court clerk
Although there's no law against such relationships, the power dynamic between a manager and his...
A maze of job opportunities at Carroll’s government career expo
"We hear a lot of jokes that the building is kind of like a maze,...
Carroll County high school football teams set for first-round playoff action
A look at the first-round matchups for Carroll County teams in the regional playoffs. ac
Manchester Valley field hockey tops C. Milton Wright, 4-0, advances to 2A title game
Manchester Valley field hockey earned the right to defend its 2A state championship after shutting...
Pieces of our Past: Apple season is upon us
The Maus family account books in the Historical Society of Carroll County’s archival collection can...
‘Clue,’ classic whodunit comedy, comes to Winters Mill High in Westminster
On a dark and stormy night, six guests are invited to a dinner party at...
New developments in Eldersburg-Sykesville may be delayed by Carroll officials
The move would give county officials more time to consider updating zoning laws in Eldersburg...
Chris Roemer: Democrats must reject political litmus tests | COMMENTARY
The Democratic Party's leadership is no longer governed by principle but by fear, writes Chris...
Carroll sheriff accused of affairs with staff by court clerk wife, who kept divorce complaint unsealed, then dismissed it
In a divorce complaint filed late last month in Carroll County Circuit Court, Heather DeWees,...
Varsity Q&A: Liberty, South Carroll girls soccer coaches sound off before state semifinal clash
South Carroll's Andrew Isacco and Liberty's Danielle Prietz talk about their upcoming state semifinal showdown.
Maryland SNAP recipient need is growing; food banks say they’re ramping up
Even with the state stepping up in the face of federal cuts to the SNAP...
Westminster field hockey returns to Class 3A state final after 3-0 victory over Towson
Westminster field hockey blanks Towson and returns to the Class 3A state championship game for...
Carroll County Government Employment Expo | PHOTOS
Carroll County hosted a Government Employment Expo to connect job seekers with representatives from multiple...
Trio of one-act plays opens at Manchester Valley High this weekend
Performances include one thriller and two comedies, all directed by students.
Starlings Bakery to close Westminster shop next week
Fans of Starlings' sweet and savory treats will still be able to find them in...
Legislators want to make Maryland’s roads the Wild West | GUEST COMMENTARY
Marylanders should be on the lookout for legislation that would make it more difficult for...
Mount Airy needs 149% rate hike over 5 years to cover water and sewer costs
Results of an in-depth analysis of Mount Airy's water system's financial situation were far more...
Tom Zirpoli: The economic damage of mass deportations | COMMENTARY
With America's embrace of mass deportations under the Trump administration, we're repeating the mistakes of...
Maryland Report Card: 7 Carroll schools improved star ratings
Seven Carroll County schools improved their star ratings in Maryland’s latest school report card, while...
Carroll County field hockey, soccer, volleyball squads keep state title hopes alive
Carroll County has a number of teams still alive in the state playoffs in field...
Carroll County’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest returns. This time, adults can join, too.
Carroll County voters in the 2026 election will receive "I Voted" stickers designed by a...
Carroll County sorts through priorities for 2035 Master Plan
This Wednesday, the Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission will review agriculture, economy and housing...
Carroll County high school sports week in review (Oct. 26-Nov. 1)
We name our latest Team of Week and highlight five-star athletes making names for themselves...
State plans to widen Carroll highways, fund transit in 6-year plan
Upgrades to state highways, mostly in south Carroll, topped county commissioners' list of priorities.
Carroll Community College professor earns service award from the Bahamas
Carroll Community College professor Pamula Mills was honored recently for her service to her native...
State must cool tensions over MPRP power line | EDITORIAL
A lack of state leadership on the controversial Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project has created a...
Richard ‘Rick’ German, Frederick 4-H leader, alpaca farmer and civil servant, dies
Family and friends remember his humor, commitment to Frederick County 4-H, and his love of...
Maryland Marching Band Association state championships | PHOTOS
During the Maryland Marching Band Association's 2025 State Championships at Towson University Saturday, in Division...
Carroll’s Historical Society library named in honor of former volunteer
Honorees included Carroll County Commissioner Tom Gordon III, Ann and George Horvath and Tim Kyle.
Calling all beer lovers: Sykesville Craft Beer Festival to offer unlimited samples
The Downtown Sykesville Connection's Craft Beer Festival is set for next weekend.
Century football’s last-second stop clinches 13-8 win over archrival Liberty
Century got the go-ahead score on a Jake Dexter touchdown pass in the closing minutes,...
Carroll County high school football stat leaders (Oct. 31)
Here are the Carroll County high school football leaders in passing, rushing, receiving and defense.
108-year-old cannery building in Sykesville park’s future is set
The fate of the former B.F. Shriver Cannery building in South Branch Park has been...
Carroll County changes solar zoning laws to match state’s
A heated debate between two Carroll commissioners preceded the vote.
Carroll County Arts Council director looks back over first year | An Eye for Art
His focus now is to ensure that every visitor, no matter age, interest or ability,...
‘Decreased funding and increased need’: Carroll food nonprofits prep for SNAP benefits to run out
With funding for SNAP benefits set to dry up this weekend, the urgency of dysfunction...
Carroll County high school football Week 9 preview
Century will aim to maintain possession of the Freedom Bell when they travel to face...
Chris Roemer: Don’t put teens’ mental health in the hands of AI | COMMENTARY
Society's embrace of artificial intelligence is already having devastating, and sometimes fatal, effects on teens'...
Sykesville mom of 3 to open nature-inspired play cafe
Part nature center, part children's museum, Little Explorers Cafe hopes to become a community gathering...
Why shouldn’t Carroll County embrace solar? | READER COMMENTARY
Reader commentary: Solar panels aren't the danger to agriculture that critics in Carroll County have...
4 file sexual abuse claims against Carroll County Public Schools
Former students are seeking justice for alleged sexual abuse by teachers and coaches.
Carroll leaders, activists ask state to dismiss MPRP permit
Carroll County leaders and activists say the utility company cannot meet a June 2027 deadline...
14 residents say proposed Mount Airy sportsplex will cause problems
Elite Baseball has asked Mount Airy to annex the Watersville Road site where it hopes...
Archdiocese encourages use of its free resources during government shutdown
The leader of the Archdiocese of Baltimore has alerted those affected by the ongoing government...
11 ‘tweaks’ to MPRP route include cut through New Windsor, concerning mayor
PSEG finalized its proposed route for MPRP in October 2024, but recently sent letters to...
Little Explorers Cafe | PHOTOS
Little Explorers Cafe, a nature-themed play cafe in Sykesville, prepares for a mid-November opening.
Carroll’s ‘unenforceable’ zoning laws can’t stop solar farms, developers say
Carroll County leaders don't want solar panels on farmland. But a new state law means...
South Carroll girls soccer blanks Brunswick, 5-0, to capture region title
Priyanka Woutchin scores twice to lead South Carroll girls soccer into the state quarterfinals following...
First Democrat files to run for Carroll County commissioner in 2026
Megan Foelber, a parent of two and a former FDA employee, will be the first...
Clogged plumbing at Westminster High prompted Monday closure
Students are "treating toilets like a trash can" and flushing unsuitable objects often leads to...
Tom Zirpoli: Trump bows to Putin, again | COMMENTARY
Vladimir Putin has one card in his war on Ukraine, writes Tom Zirpoli: the Trump...
2025 McDaniel College Homecoming | PHOTOS
Alumni, students, families, and community members celebrated Homecoming 2025 Saturday, Oct. 25, at McDaniel College....
Carroll landowners’ threats to ‘hunt’ MPRP surveyors prompt legal action
PSEG cited several TikTok posts and other social media comments in which landowners have alluded...
Trick or Treat on Mainstreet in Sykesville | PHOTOS
The Main Street merchants partnered up with the Sykesville Police, the Town of Sykesville to...
Carroll County high school sports week in review (Oct. 20-25)
We name our latest Team of Week and highlight five-star athletes making names for themselves...
2 Maryland residents light a path for breast cancer survivorship
"There was nobody, 15 years ago, guiding me at all with what to do now,"...
Carroll County Board of Education to hear presentation on student laptop use
The work session will take place in November.
Carroll EnviroFest | PHOTOS
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners and the Department of Planning & Land Management presented...
Sykesville artist is drawn to ‘color vibrancy’ of pastels | An Eye for Art
“I like the color vibrancy and the fast results of pastels. I can produce an...
Carroll water analysis warns of shortages in New Windsor, Union Bridge
"What we're not saying is that we can't grow. Everything can be accomplished with funding,...
Winters Mill football stays focused on senior night, tops South Carroll 23-13
Senior night proved not to be a distraction for Winters Mill as Austin Denning and...
7 ideas for fall fun this week around Carroll County
Ready to celebrate fall? Check out these things to do around Carroll County.
Century High gets ‘Stage Fright,’ with festival of student-directed one-acts
Unique tales directed and performed by students include: "Bad Seed" "Hallmarks of Horror," "One Lane...
Carroll County high school football stat leaders (Oct. 24)
Here's who's leading Carroll County high school football in passing, rushing, receiving and tackling.
‘Fruit of a poisonous tree’? Carroll debates how to use cannabis funds from the state
How should Carroll use millions in cannabis tax funds from the state?
Carroll County high school football Week 8 preview
South Carroll looks to build on its recent momentum against Winters Mill, while Westminster tries...
After record-breaking season, Manchester Valley golf eyes state title
It has been a historic season for Manchester Valley golf in 2025. Now the Mavericks...
Green space requirements for small housing subdivisions could change in Carroll
As Carroll seeks to scale up its affordable housing, some officials are worried that housing...
Chris Roemer: Don’t let politicians convince you to give up on Constitution | COMMENTARY
"Both parties claim any judicial decision that thwarts their political objectives is proof the court...
Sykesville’s Noodles and Company permanently closed
Popular pasta chain continues to close Maryland locations, with dozens more planned this year.
Can Carroll County police work with ICE? Shoemaker criticizes Anthony Brown’s advice
On Tuesday, Shoemaker released a response challenging Brown's stance, saying it "reads more like a...
$5.6M project to transform Lynx Field at Carroll Community College begins
New state-of-the-art athletic complex being created at Carroll Community College.
6 Carroll schools to get new pre-K classrooms
As Carroll County Schools finalizes plans to build pre-kindergarten classrooms at six public elementary schools,...
New priorities in the works for Carroll Transit System
The Carroll Transit System last updated its public transit plan six years ago, and many...
Carroll County boys, girls high school soccer teams seeded for playoffs
Liberty soccer teams begin state title defenses, while South Carroll earns top seeds in both...
Tom Zirpoli: Multiple wins for democracy | COMMENTARY
The past week featured multiple wins for the cause of democracy, writes Tom Zirpoli.