Posted Saturday, August 25, 2007
2007 Carroll County Public Schools School Bus Schedules
County fair emerged with Carroll's agricultural awareness
In researching the predecessor to what we now know as the Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair -- which began in Taneytown in 1897 -- some folks have suggested that there was once a "fairground" at the site of the current Carroll County Regional Airport.
Well, perhaps they are partially right. Historic... [Read full story]
Carroll County fair ambassador heads to state stage
As the 2007 Carroll County Farm Bureau Ambassador, Sarah Rawlings handed out ribbons to all the livestock winners at this month's 4-H and FFA Fair and posed in all the photos during the livestock auction.
Now that the fair is over, the 17-year-old will represent the farm bureau on a larger stage, ... [Read full story]
City parks, trail earn POS funds
A ramp replacement, a new playground and an extension to Wakefield Valley Trail are all projects in
The projects are approved for a total of $209,893 from POS, designated to
It may seem odd to some people that scuba divers from all over the state come to
George Carter doesn't find it curious at all.
In fact, he counts on it.
Carter has been diving professionally for more than 20 years and is co-owner of Undersea Outfitters located in Finksburg. What is it about
One draw is Hyde's Quarry, located between
Carroll CAP has pivotal role in Tri-Wing event
Twenty-six members of the Carroll Composite Squadron joined some 250 Civil Air Patrol cadets and officers from as far away as
The Tri-Wing ... [Read full story]
Carroll County's school year starting on a strong note
Editorial
Carroll County Public Schools will open on Aug. 27 on a high note after learning last week that every school in the county met federal guidelines in the most recent round of standardized testing in math and reading.
Every school in the system made the benchmarks for "adequate yearly pr... [Read full story]
My relationship with wildlife is something to bee-hold
Doug was leaning back on the sofa, engrossed in something on his laptop screen, when I burst through the door off the deck and made a mad dash for the freezer.
"Ow ow ow ow ow ow!" I yelled. I needed an ice cube and I needed it fast.
"It's like living with a 5-year-old," Doug sighed. He sat forw... [Read full story]
Throwing a wrench, and a little soup, into match making
Recently I happened to read a column written by two young people about their reaction to dating and their advice to others.
I loved the column -- if simply to muse how wrong they were!
"Dear Abby" I'm not, but nevertheless, for those of you looking for a soul-mate, I believe I have some advice.<... [Read full story]
Carroll has to stop growing homes and start growing jobs
First, there was the prediction from some regional planning council or other that Carroll was to be the fastest growing county in the next decade.
Next, there was the presentation by our own Economic Development Director Larry Twele that military base realignments would bring more than 400 new hou... [Read full story]
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Van Parys balances hectic schedule as student and school board member
Topics of conversation for new high school seniors these days might be summer vacations, breaks from homework and early plans for homecoming.
But last week,
These are the things the 16-year-old has to think about as she prepares for her year representing fellow students as the student member of the Carroll County Board of Education.
"I'm pretty excited," she says.
Van Parys... [Read full story]
Local News Saturday, August 25
School system again calling all volunteers
During the past school year, the
"They make countless things happen," said Jane Farver, coordinator of the Carroll County Public Schools volunteer prog... [Read full story]
Shepherd's Staff collects for prescriptions
As part of the nonprofit's effort to support county residents in need, Shepherd's Staff is seeking business owners to help the group raise money for its prescription assistance program.
The "... [Read full story]
City parks, trail earn POS funds
A ramp replacement, a new playground and an extension to Wakefield Valley Trail are all projects in
The projects are approved for a total of $209,893 from POS, designated to
More Headlines Back-to-School 2007-08
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Bergman: Closing credit for a master of cinema
On July 30, 2007, the acclaimed, enigmatic Swedish filmmaker Ingmar Bergman, passed away at age 89.
Bergman's genius is the source of an endless fascination for me. He was born in
Agriculture in Carroll has always been 'fair' game
The 2007 Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair drew to a close last Saturday as herds of folks flocked to pack up and clean up the grounds of the Carroll County Agriculture Center.
It's another successful fair for the history books.
Late last Friday evening, Andy Cashman -- the fair's overall livestoc...
[Read full story]
Song of the South: No grits, no glory
Recently, my family ventured on our annual sojourn south. It's a combination family reunion and vacation, as folks rendezvous from literally all over the world to a house with its very own ZIP code in Nags Head, N.C.
Many are aware of
Barnes keeps adapting to meet changing needs of law enforcement
Westminster Police Department Captain Randy D. Barnes, 50, graduated on June 8 from the 229th session of the prestigious
The
Westminster Common Council president Roy ... Read full story]
More Headlines Carroll working to save and share 'Our Barn'
Commissioners should start 'coffin' up cash on 144-year-old debt
Helen Thomas to speak at McDaniel College
Like the ever-ready bunny, at age 86, the "The First Lady of the Press," Helen Thomas soldiers-on in what many understand to be her single-minded mission to save the nation, even if she needs to do it all by herself.
A celebrated author, member of the White House Pres Corps, former United Press International reporter, and currently a Hearst newspaper columnist, Helen Thomas is slated to lecture at
In an era when the challenges faced by our nation are debated 24 hours a day by partisan talking heads well tra... [Read full story]
Community Rallies behind Bowling Brook
On March 2,
The closing comes in the wake of the death of one of the students on January 23.
Since the closing was announced, many Carroll Countians have rallied in sup... [Read full story]
A sordid saga of communists, reservoirs, congressman, and pumpkins
Contrary to what is being circulated; the Union Mills reservoir project in
Recently the old Whittaker Chambers “pumpkin patch&... [Read full story]
Who was Oriana Fallaci? On September 15, Oriana Fallaci, the Italian lioness of letters, died of cancer.
Although Ms. Fallaci was one of the world’s greatest artists of letters; she is today, relatively unknown in the
A prolific – quite controversial - journalist and existential writer with an aggressive and indefatigable approach to life, she had been shot several times and left for dead, had torrid affairs and put on trial.
She never skipped a beat.
Born in
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“The Wizard of Oz”
Local news coverage, in Spanish, of the tragic accident in Westminster
Former Texas Governor Ann Richards has died
The Carroll County Wormseed Story
IN HIS OWN WORDS: Larry Haines’ experience growing wormseed
Carroll County Maryland Vietnam Memorial Park, Westminster
On Memorial Day, Freddy Magsamen is No. 11 in our hearts
Flower & Jazz Festival Kicks Off the Spring Event Season in Westminster
IN HIS OWN WORDS: An Interview with Carroll Budget Director Ted Zaleski, part 6
IN HIS OWN WORDS: An Interview with Carroll Budget Director Ted Zaleski, part 5
IN HIS OWN WORDS: An Interview with Carroll Budget Director Ted Zaleski, part 4
IN HIS OWN WORDS: An Interview with Carroll Budget Director Ted Zaleski, part 3
IN HIS OWN WORDS: An Interview with Carroll Budget Director Ted Zaleski, part 2
IN HIS OWN WORDS: An Interview with Carroll Budget Director Ted Zaleski, part 1
Feedback on Westminster budget? Here's mine
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: an interview with Commissioners Minnich and Jones, part 1
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: an interview with Commissioners Minnich and Jones, part 2
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: an interview with Commissioners Minnich and Jones, part 3
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: an interview with Commissioners Minnich and Jones, part 4
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: an interview with Commissioners Minnich and Jones, part 5
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: an interview with Commissioners Minnich and Jones, part 6
IN THEIR OWN WORDS: an interview with Commissioners Minnich and Jones, part 7
Gordon Parks - An American Cultural Icon passes Away at 93
Community Leaders take action against underaged drinking
Carroll County Children’s Chorus Sing Spring
