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Carroll Community College is preparing to welcome hundreds of holiday shoppers to its third Annual Indoor Winter Market,...
12/05/2025

Carroll Community College is preparing to welcome hundreds of holiday shoppers to its third Annual Indoor Winter Market, set for Saturday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s market will feature 75 regional artisans, crafters, and small businesses, offering a wide range of handmade and locally sourced goods.

Edited by Shannon Rogers Carroll Community College is preparing to welcome hundreds of holiday shoppers to its third Annual Indoor Winter Market, set for Saturday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event has grown steadily since its launch, becoming a seasonal favorite for families looking to s...

Carroll Magazine names Tom Gordon III as 'Person of the Year' 2025. The combination of his approach with his long-standi...
12/05/2025

Carroll Magazine names Tom Gordon III as 'Person of the Year' 2025. The combination of his approach with his long-standing support of nonprofits, his advocacy for small businesses, and his willingness to move forward initiatives that benefit well-known and often-marginalized parts of the community.

by Kym Byrnes, photography by Nikola Tzenov Politics in America today can feel exhausting. Public discourse has grown combative, and too many elected officials seem more interested in scoring points or tearing others down than in listening, collaborating, or finding shared ground. It shouldn’t be ...

As winter settles in, Carroll County comes alive with the joyful sounds of the season. From the shimmering tones of hand...
12/05/2025

As winter settles in, Carroll County comes alive with the joyful sounds of the season. From the shimmering tones of handbells to the rich harmonies of choirs and orchestras, local musicians are ready to spread holiday cheer across churches, campuses, and community stages.

by Adrian Banks As winter settles in, Carroll County comes alive with the joyful sounds of the season. From the shimmering tones of handbells to the rich harmonies of choirs and orchestras, local musicians are ready to spread holiday cheer across churches, campuses, and community stages. These local...

From towering firs to perfectly plump spruces, tree farms across the county are brimming with evergreens just waiting to...
12/02/2025

From towering firs to perfectly plump spruces, tree farms across the county are brimming with evergreens just waiting to come home and sparkle with lights. Grab your mittens, tighten your scarf, and let the hunt for the perfect tree begin. By Adrian Banks

Compiled by Adrian Banks The air is crisp, the cocoa’s warm, and the scent of pine is calling, it must be December in Carroll County! It’s that wonderful time of year when families pile into cars, cue up the holiday playlist, and set out on a grand adventure to find this season’s Christmas tre...

As the holiday season arrives on the heels of federal shutdowns, delayed SNAP benefits, and rising food insecurity, Carr...
12/01/2025

As the holiday season arrives on the heels of federal shutdowns, delayed SNAP benefits, and rising food insecurity, Carroll County is doing what it does best, taking care of its own. Local businesses, independent shops, restaurants, and nonprofits across the county are stepping up in creative, powerful ways to make sure families don’t face the holidays hungry or alone.

by Shannon RogersAs the holiday season arrives on the heels of federal shutdowns, delayed SNAP benefits, and rising food insecurity, Carroll County is doing what it does best, taking care of its own. Local businesses, independent shops, restaurants, and nonprofits across the county are step...

Thanksgiving is the only holiday where food takes center stage. There’s something about a golden-crusted homemade pie th...
11/25/2025

Thanksgiving is the only holiday where food takes center stage. There’s something about a golden-crusted homemade pie that instills a sense of comfort. Locals of Carroll County share their love, and secrets, for baking.

by Lois Szymanski, Photography by Nikola Tzenov A Passion For Pies Thanksgiving is the only holiday where food takes center stage. When eyeing up the dessert table, it’s the pie that catches your eye. There’s something about a golden-crusted homemade pie that instills a sense of comfort. Maybe i...

The Shepherd's Staff - Carroll County, MD invites the public to a Christmas Carroll Concert, a festive holiday benefit c...
11/25/2025

The Shepherd's Staff - Carroll County, MD invites the public to a Christmas Carroll Concert, a festive holiday benefit concert and community sing-along on Saturday, December 13. This year’s concert features spirited performances from local musicians, choirs, and artists, along with audience sing-alongs and timeless holiday favorites.

Edited by Shannon Rogers The Carroll County Arts Council will present a Christmas Carroll Concert, a festive holiday benefit concert and community sing-along supporting The Shepherd’s Staff, on Saturday, December 13. The event begins at 7 p.m. at Westminster United Methodist Church as community me...

Carroll Community College has announced the retirement of Steve Wantz, Executive Director of the Carroll Community Colle...
11/24/2025

Carroll Community College has announced the retirement of Steve Wantz, Executive Director of the Carroll Community College Foundation, after nearly 24 years of service. The College has awarded him Emeritus status, one of its highest honors, in recognition of what officials described as extraordinary commitment to students, the institution, and the wider community.

Edited by Shannon Rogers Carroll Community College has announced the retirement of Steve Wantz, Executive Director of the Carroll Community College Foundation, after nearly 24 years of service. The College has awarded him Emeritus status, one of its highest honors, in recognition of what officials d...

The Carroll County Government announced exciting news. All three major credit rating agencies have once again reaffirmed...
11/24/2025

The Carroll County Government announced exciting news. All three major credit rating agencies have once again reaffirmed the county’s highest-possible bond ratings, solidifying Carroll County’s standing as one of the nation’s most financially stable jurisdictions.

Edited by Shannon Rogers The Carroll County Government announced exciting news. All three major credit rating agencies have once again reaffirmed the county’s highest-possible bond ratings, solidifying Carroll County’s standing as one of the nation’s most financially stable jurisdictions. Fitc...

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is inviting the community to gather for some early holiday cheer at the county...
11/20/2025

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is inviting the community to gather for some early holiday cheer at the county’s annual Holiday Lighting, set for Wednesday, December 3 at 5 p.m. New this year, the event will feature the premiere performance of the Carroll County Government Employee Chorus, known as The Carroll Tones.

Edited by Shannon Rogers The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is inviting the community to gather for some early holiday cheer at the county’s annual Holiday Lighting, set for Wednesday, December 3 at 5 p.m. The celebration will be held outdoors on the Westminster Center Street steps in front...

Carroll County 8th and 10th graders now have the chance to join McDaniel College’s Carroll County Scholars program, a fr...
11/19/2025

Carroll County 8th and 10th graders now have the chance to join McDaniel College’s Carroll County Scholars program, a free initiative designed to help students and their families navigate the college search and application process.

Edited by Shannon Rogers McDaniel College shares that Carroll County 8th and 10th graders now have the chance to join McDaniel College’s Carroll County Scholars program, a free initiative designed to help students and their families navigate the college search and application process. Now in its t...

Carroll Community College has announced a new partnership with Vehicles for Change, a nonprofit organization known for p...
11/19/2025

Carroll Community College has announced a new partnership with Vehicles for Change, a nonprofit organization known for providing affordable, reliable cars to low-income families while also offering hands-on automotive training for individuals preparing to enter the workforce.

Edited by Shannon Rogers Carroll Community College has announced a new partnership with Vehicles for Change, a nonprofit organization known for providing affordable, reliable cars to low-income families while also offering hands-on automotive training for individuals preparing to enter the workforce...

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