Published February 1, 2010 by Carroll Eagle in News, Crime
Sykesville's first round of public hearings over proposed speed cameras in the town proved to be a mixed bag.
The mayor and Town Council held the first hearing on the topic Jan. 25 at the Town House and will have another at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. ...
Published February 1, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle in News, Business
After a debate that spanned two different Board of Zoning Appeals sessions, the board this week voted to remove restrictions on a proposed gas station in Eldersburg that would have limited its hours of operation.
With the Jan. 27 ruling, the sta...
Published February 1, 2010 by Eldersburg Eagle, Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle in Sports, Community, Education
As a Michael Jackson tune blared through speakers in a packed Westminster High School gymnasium on Jan. 23, the cheerleading squad from Winters Mill High School rose to its feet, clapping and dancing as other squads quickly joined them.
After a full da...
Published February 2, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle in News, Crime
The Westminster Police Department is investigating a double shooting which police say occurred Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the unit block of Charles St., in the Bishops Garth apartment complex in Westminster.Police said three men came to an apartm...
Published February 2, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle in News, Obituaries
The funeral for former Maryland U.S. Senator Charles McCurdy (Mac) Mathias was held Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C.Mathias died at the age of 87 on Jan. 25.Although he is most remembered for his deca...
Published February 3, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle in News, Education
Westminster community leaders had an opportunity to meet and welcome McDaniel president-elect Dr. Roger N. Casey and his wife, Robyn Allers at a reception held Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Carroll Arts Council.Casey, 48, was selected in December...
Published February 4, 2010 by Westminster Eagle in Obituaries
Betty Ann Albert, 84, of Westminster, formerly of Levittown, Pa., died January 25, 2010, at Carroll Hospital Center. Born Oct. 15, 1925 in Bangor, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ruth Fisher and Evan Owens. She was marrie...
Published February 4, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle in News
Staff from Carroll County's Emergency Operations Center are telling residents to expect to stay inside their home up to 72 hours this weekend as a result of the National Weather Service forecast blizzard. The center will activate its operation...
Published February 5, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle in News, Community, Education
(This story has been updated.)In anticipation of this weekend's snow storm, schools and organizations are already planning closures, cancellations and early dismissals.The National Wea...
Published February 5, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle in News, Business
Carroll County's Planning and Zoning Commission does not have much, if any, power to deny proposed changes for a communications tower on Hollenberry Road, in Sykesville, based on health concerns.
That's a finding of the county's Health Department, whic...
Published February 5, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle in News
All Carroll County Government offices will close at 3 p.m. Friday because of inclement weather. Also, on Saturday, Feb. 6, both Northern and Hoods Mill landfills will be closed, as will the Carroll County Humane Society. Throughout...
Published February 6, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle in News, Community
Keith Oberg admits he's not a professional bicycle mechanic, but he sure has the tools to put bicycles into the hands of the right people.
Oberg is the director of the nonprofit Bikes for the World, based in Arlington, Va., which c...
Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle in Community, Opinion
Nothing brings my children to hysterical laughter as much as, well ... "passing gas."
I know, who wants to read about such a topic on Sunday? Trust me, I'd like nothing more than to never have to hear about it again. ...
Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle in News
SYKESVILLE -- A second round of public hearings regarding proposed speed cameras in the Town of Sykesville will continue Monday.
The mayor and Town Council held the first hearing on the topic Jan. 25 and will have another at Monday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m., a...
Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle in Community, Opinion
In a recent column I noted that one of the quilts in Nancy Gibson's presentation, "Pieces of the Past: An Overview of Carroll County Quilts," at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Jan. 19 was the 1857 Buckey eagle quilt...
Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle in Events
Sunday 02-07
Chicks in art The multimedia art installation, "Artchicks: Gathering," will open on Sunday with a reception, 2-4 p.m., in the Gallery in the Scott Center, Carroll Community College,...
Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle in News, Education
NOTE: To read the four winning essays, click the links in "Related Articles," at right.Martin Luther King Jr.'s life was celebrated Feb. 1 by members of the community and the students and sta...
Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle in Opinion
It's unbelievable to me that we haven't seen more static from small business owners regarding the plan for a $5,000 tax credit per new hire, as unveiled by President Barack Obama at last week's State of the Union address.
As a guy ...
Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle in Community
Local church host Shrove Tuesday pancake suppers
Several local churches will host Shrove Tuesday pancake suppers on Tuesday, Feb. 16. The following are a few of the scheduled events:
* St. Barnabas Episcopal Church -- will host its Shrove...
Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle in News, Education
So many years ago America knew a man.
A man who gave his life for freedom,
for friendship.
A man who had a dream,
a dream that I now share.
Peace Harmony.
I try to do small things,
small things that will hel...
Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle in News, Education
As the area digs out from the weekend snow storm, local students will get two extra days off. Carroll County Public Schools has announced that schools will be
closed Monday and Tuesday.A liberal leave policy will be in effect for CCPS employe...
Maryland Broadband Cooperative although well intentioned, put county governments at risk of...
Posted in Carroll County forms cooperative pact to deliver broadband
Voice of Candidate Gary Johnson District 3 I offer the citizens...
Posted in Campaign Corner
I totally agree with user4carroll. Also Mr. Culleton, your attempt...
Posted in CULLETON: 'The rest of the story' is often too inconvenient to tell, or to hear