SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2011
Government Stories that Matter to You
It might be summer but it was a busy week for your local government.
Patch takes seriously the journalists’ credo to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable. Read all about what your elected leaders are doing in the…
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Dear Mom, Thanks for Sharing Your Advice on Patch
Patch delves into parenting with its own family of columnists, writers and editors. Here’s the week in daily living and raising the next generation of Maryland Patchers.
Take our advice or offer your own with our Mom columnists and parenting articles, written by those who’ve just about seen it all. Stay Cool By Becoming…
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Fans Show Up In Droves to Ravens' Free Stadium Practice
More than 24,000 fans showed up to get a first look at this year's team.
For 8-year-old Ben Pomerance, Saturday morning's practice at M&T Bank Stadium was more than just an opportunity to get a first look at the 2011 Baltimore…
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011
The Week’s Best of Police and Fire Reporting
Patch reports on cops, crime and occasional chaos in your community.
Anne Arundel County Police Search for Red Crown Robber A shirtless, barefoot bandit robbed a Laurel-area hotel, and police were looking for a suspect.…
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Carroll County Man Captures 'Blood, Sweat, Tears' of Local Veterans
Author Bill Hall profiles Carroll County veterans in his new book.
Walter Gray woke up west of Berlin in the middle of World War II to the sight of the enemy artillery, three German tanks pointing their guns at him and his…
Number of Homeschooled Students Down Slightly In Maryland
Only Frederick County has not posted a single year of enrollment decline in the last decade.
The number of Maryland children registered as homeschoolers continued to slightly decline in the Free State, according to reports released by the…
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011
Traffic Accident on Rt. 140 Sends One to Shock Trauma
The accident took place at Rt. 140 and Leidy Road.
A man was transported to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center shortly after 8 a.m. following a traffic accident on southbound Rt. 140 near Leidy…
State Pulling Plug on Dangerous 'Bath Salt' Drugs
"Getting ahead of the curve" on burgeoning public health menace.
Maryland public health officials are taking steps to criminalize “bath salts”–synthetic stimulant drugs that mimic the action of cocaine and meth–which…
Westminster Man in Critical Condition After Workplace Fall (Updated 3:45 p.m.)
Jack Owen Hollis was transported to Shock Trauma Center Friday morning.
Update 3:45 p.m.: Jack Owen Hollis has been upgraded to stable condition according to a Carroll County Sheriff Department news release. Hollis…
4-H Fair: Cattle Competition Kicks off with Tribute to Local Farmer
The event has been renamed the Tommy Dell Memorial Dairy Steer Show.
Both Beef and Dairy Steer Showmanship contests were held on Thursday, Aug. 4 at the Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair. The event kicked off with a…
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011
A Stone’s Throw: Annapolis, Md.
Just an hour from Westminster, our state capital is full of fun things to do and historic places to see.
Annapolis has bragging rights for being named the country's first National Historic Landmark District in 1966, as well as for having the largest collection of…
Coaching Philosophy: Teaching Skills that Count off the Field
McDaniel soccer coach Maurice Boylan has been working with athletes since 1970.
Maurice Boylan has been the assistant coach for the McDaniel College women's soccer team since 2009. Prior to joining the Green Terror, he spent eight…
Death Notices Through August 5
Death notices in Carroll County through August 5
Haight Funeral Home & Chapel P.A. (Eldersburg) John C. Ridgley passed away July 30. He was 54. Mary Beirne Zepp passed away August 3. She was 89. …
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2011
4-H Fair: Pigs, Pigs and More Pigs
Swine remains one of the more popular animals for exhibitors to show at the Carroll County Fair.
The market swine show at the Carroll County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 3 was another demonstration of just how popular pigs are among exhibitors. This year…
Weekend Planner: Live Music, Buddy Holly, Star Gazing
As we stare down the end of summer, there are still lots of fun activities all over town.
Live Music Who: Jesse and Jeremy Where: Birdie’s Café, 233 E Main Street When: Friday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more details call: (410)…
Carroll Countians Disappointed in Debt Limit Bill
Local political committee members share their thoughts on the debt limit bill.
In a series of emails with Patch, local leaders say there is little to like about the debt limit bill and they take Congress to task. Eldersburg resident Mark…
Annual 4-H and FFA Fair: 140 Years of Carroll County Tradition
A historical perspective on the celebration of agriculture in Carroll County and the birth of the 4-H Fair.
Historically the summer and end of harvest events have played an important role in Carroll County because of our agricultural roots. The history of this…
House Hunt: Homes for Sale in Westminster
Patch looks at open houses in Westminster this weekend.
Click through the image gallery to see where open houses are in Westminster this weekend.
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor: Joint Marriage Resolution Disregards Scientific Studies
The Carroll County commissioners and delegates signed a Joint Marriage Resolution in June favoring heterosexual marriage. The following letter was submitted by Westminster Patch reader Bob Hollander.
The unanimous vote by the Carroll County Board of Commissioners for the resolution 817-11 is disturbing. It conveys the impression that the benefits of the…
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2011
MTV at Age 30: A Shell of its Former Self?
Twenty-somethings sound off on MTV, which celebrates its 30th anniversary today. Many scoff at the channel's current state.
Thirty years ago today, viewers around the globe turned on a music television station called MTV for the first time. They watched a space shuttle launch and…
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2011
BGE Warns Of Possible Power Outages Due to Storms
Isolated tornadoes are also possible in central Maryland region.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company officials are warning of possible power outages Wednesday resulting from strong storms forecast for central…
Westminster Ravens Roost Members Anticipate a Strong Season Ahead
Just a week after the end of the NFL lockout, the Ravens are making personnel changes and ramping up for an exciting season.
In spite of not having a public training camp and losing some key players, some members of the Westminster Ravens Roost #115 are optimistic about the team's…
Westminster Residents Celebrate National Night Out, Locally
National Night Out unites citizens with local law enforcement to promote crime prevention.
Neighbors across Westminster and Carroll County spent time together Tuesday evening to celebrate the 27th Annual National Night Out. National Night Out…
Westminster Firefighters Breathe a Little Easier with New Equipment
The Westminster Fire Company relies on fundraising to pay for new equipment.
The Westminster Volunteer Fire Company has recently invested in new breathing apparatus equipment for its firefighters. The investment is not…
4-H Fair Photo Gallery: Children's Day
Special Children's Day events and activities brought a swarm of kids to the fair on Aug. 2.
The 2011 Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair at the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster. Things to check out on Wednesday: Things to…
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011
Mount Airy Fire Company Calls in Units from Howard, Montgomery Counties for Metal Fire
More than 75 firefighters helped fight the blaze.
The Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company spent almost two hours fighting a metal fire in a commercial building Tuesday afternoon. Mount Airy Fire Company…
Police Arrest Man for Pointing Shotgun at Girlfriend
State police responded to a 2 a.m. 911 call.
Maryland State Police report that they are investigating a domestic violence case between a boyfriend and girlfriend that occurred during the…
Groupon Deal for Wakefield Valley Golf Course
Get a 50 percent discount on golf for two at Wakefield Valley.
You have until Aug. 6 to purchase this Groupon for Wakefield Valley Golf Course. The deal is $69 for golf for two with cart rental and two $10 pro shop gift…
4-H Fair Photo Gallery: Demolition Derby
The Demolition Derby brought destruction to the Carroll County Fair on Aug. 1.
The 2011 Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair at the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster. Things to check out on Tuesday: Things to check…
Living History Camp Transports Kids to the Civil War Era
Elementary school kids learned about life without technology.
Dozens of Carroll County kids were transported to another time period this summer. They found themselves living as if it were the Civil War era,…
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011
Upcoming Carroll County Government Meetings
If you want to see what's happening in Carroll County government this month, consider attending one of these meetings.
The following Carroll County government meetings are scheduled for August. Aug. 3: Zoning Administration Hearings Aug. 9: Environmental Advisory Council…
Did You Know?: Top Ten Employers in Westminster
Education accounts for close to 4,400 jobs in Carroll County.
While Westminster may not have some of the largest revenue-generating businesses in the Greater Baltimore Area, it still contains several large…
The Tuesday Weld
The Emperor’s New Debt Ceiling
Welcome to The Tuesday Weld, a weekly look at iconic Baltimore products, places and people.
Maybe I dreamed all of this, but I got a call from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan agency in Washington. Nicknamed the…
MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011
Supporters of Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Head To Court
The lawsuit seeks to overturn successful petition drive.
Supporters of a bill granting in-state tuition rates to some undocumented immigrants filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to overturn an effort to put the…
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Debt Ceiling Deal Reached, Congress Set to Vote
The president announced a compromise Sunday, avoiding default.
The country will avoid default in the debt deal if a compromise announced by President Barack Obama Sunday passes in Congress and reaches the…
4-H Fair Photo Gallery: The Beginning
The Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair kicked off on Saturday, July 30th and will be open until Friday, August 5th.
The Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair at the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster. Things to check out on Monday: Things to check out on…
Road Construction Projects in Carroll County This Week
Be prepared for delays at the following locations.
Use caution when traveling through these work areas. Expect possible delays. For additional information or questions regarding this project, please contact the…
A Glimpse of The Fair: The Parade
The 4-H Parade was held on Sunday.
The 4-H and FFA Fair kicked off Saturday morning and the heat didn't keep people from showing up and having fun. The parade, one of the first Fair events,…
Animals in Need of a Good Home
Here is a short list of some of the animals that are available for adoption at the Carroll County SPCA.
Roscoe is an eight-month-old, neutered male. He is a Boxer Mix breed. He is a very friendly active dog and would be a wonderful companion for either a couple…
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