http://www.explorecarroll.com/ Recent news from ExploreCarroll.com en-us 2010 The Baltimore Sun Media Group, All Rights Reserved. technical@baltimoresun.com (Technical Help) http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3941/sykesville-council-meeting-canceled/ http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3941/sykesville-council-meeting-canceled/ Sykesville's mayor and Town Council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. is canceled.The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 at the Sykesville Town House, 7547 Main St., Sykesville.... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:28:44 EST http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3939/storm-2010/ http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3939/storm-2010/ Updated 11:51 a.m. Monday.Baltimore Gas and Electric Company had restored a reported 93,073 power outages throughout Central Maryland as of Monday morning since the snowstorm that hit the region Friday.As of 11:48 a.m. on Monday, BGE listed 125 customers without service in Carroll County, and Allegheny Power reported... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3927/chaplain/ http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3927/chaplain/ Chaplain Wayne Bauman of Westmisnter had plenty of questions before he took over the chaplain post at the Carroll County Detention Center. "How would I fit in this sort of situation? I've never really been behind bars," he thought. "Do I really have what it takes as far as the emotional energy... Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:31:49 EST http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3940/storm-2010-carroll-county-public-schools-closed-monday/ http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3940/storm-2010-carroll-county-public-schools-closed-monday/ 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 employees.A public hearing scheduled tonight... Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:27:54 EST http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3933/worship-notes/ http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3933/worship-notes/ 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 Tuesday luncheon and supper Tuesday, Feb. 9 at the Parish House, 7609 Main... Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3931/king/ http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3931/king/ 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 staff of McDaniel College with dinner, music and an awards ceremony that recognized... Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3929/dayhoff/ http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3929/dayhoff/ 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. I've had a people ask me for more... Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3928/news-briefs/ http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3928/news-briefs/ 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., at the Town House, 7547 Main... Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3925/mom/ http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3925/mom/ 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. However, with two 5-year-olds, such discussions and comments are... Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3938/storm-2010-county-officials-urge-residents-stay-off-roads/ http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3938/storm-2010-county-officials-urge-residents-stay-off-roads/ Carroll County officials said that snow clearing crews are continuing to try and clear  more than 900 miles of county-maintained roads.  Because of the speed of snowfall, however, significant progress will not be noticeable until the snow slows down. ... Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:23:11 EST