July 11th, 2007
Continuing saga of Westminster's Library
Throughout
Historically, folks in Carroll are known for coming together to overcome adversity and make things hap... [Read full story]
Barnes is new graduate of
Captain Randy D. Barnes of the Westminster Police Department recently graduated from the 229th session of the
Barnes, a 28 year veteran of the W... [Read full story]
More Headlines Business Briefs
City praises purchase of quarry
The Board of County Commissioners' decision last week to purchase Hyde's Quarry as a potential water source for Westminster was applauded Monday evening by the Westminster City Council.
Last week the commissioners approved the purchase of the quarry, located off
Project will reconstruct Hap Baker
After a fire that forced its closure this past February, the rifle range at the Hap Baker Firearms Facility in
A review of the reconstruction project is slated to go before the Carroll County Planning an... [Read full story]
Paide visitor explores ideas for recreation
Last week, Margit Udam, 31, had her first-ever snow cone -- much to the delight of the students she was with at Common Ground.
The
The latest Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," by J. K. Rowling, will hit book stores and libraries July 21, and everyone from young muggles to teen wizards are reserving copies.
Many parents and other adults STILL don't get what the fuss is about, so once again The Eagle is... [Read full story]
65 years together for Delbert, Margaret Ebeling
Delbert and Margaret Ebeling, formerly of
The couple, who currently reside in
They have four children -- JoAnne, Joyce, Je... [Read full story]
Quarry is investment to help address county vision of growth
Editorial
Last week's approval by the Board of County Commissioners to purchase the 60-acre Hyde's Quarry property is an important step in the evolving strategy to tackle water needs in
The quarry property is seen primarily as a water resource for the City of
Milking a story does a disservice to farm industry
It's easy to make news.
One way, apparently, is to be Paris Hilton.
Another way, though, is to write an article that's based on a fact, but then expand that article on pure supposition.
Agriculture, because most city dwellers know so little about it, is always a good target.
Case in point is... [Read full story]
Trouble with summer TV is the networks aren't creative enough
It's summertime, and with the sultry weather and backyard barbecues comes another sign of the season:
Summer replacement shows on TV.
In recent years the networks have actually tried to bring us something other than the usual endless hot-weather reruns -- mostly because research showed that nobo... [Read full story]
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Thursday, July 12
How fortunate we are to celebrate the 4th of July As we prepare to celebrate another Fourth of July, let us cherish the fact that we live in a country where we can criticize our government and our leaders – in complete safety with our mouths full, the television remote control in one hand and an iPhone in the other.
Perhaps, as we... [Read full story]
Continuing saga of Westminster's Library Throughout
Historically, folks in Carroll are known for coming together to overcome adversity and make things hap... [Read full story]
Library has been at the center of the bookshelf in Westminster history As noted in Katie Jones' story in The Eagle on June 13, plans were recently announced for the renovation of the 27-year-old
This news prompted some discussions of the history and origins of the library in
Of course, the histor... [Read full story]
Carroll working to save and share 'Our Barn' I recently had the opportunity to visit
Those accompanying me included
Commissioners should start 'coffin' up cash on 144-year-old debt On June 23 and 24,
For those unaware of this piece of history:
On June 29, 1863, Capt. Charles Corbit led approximately 100 Union cavalrymen from the 1st Delaware Cavalry, ... [Read full story]
Community Calendar Thursday, July 12 Worship Notes
Faith in Action greets new coordinator
The Partnership for
The program is a volunteer caregiving program to support a network of indiv... [Read full story]
Senior Scene
ARTS
Common Ground on the Hill will present Summer Concert Week at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Center St., this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, July 11, 12 and 13, with the following performances. Cost is $10 for adults; $5 children 12 and under.
*Wednesday, July 11, 7 p.m., Bob Franke and... [Read full story]
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