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Governor Wes Moore has announced that the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI-J) will permanently close by ...
10/01/2025

Governor Wes Moore has announced that the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI-J) will permanently close by June 30, 2026. The move is expected to save Maryland approximately $21 million annually in operational costs...

by Staff Writer Governor Wes Moore has announced that the Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup (MCI-J) will permanently close by June 30, 2026. The move is expected to save Maryland approximately $21 million annually in operational costs and support expanded access to education, vocational tr...

Carroll County Economic Development and Carroll County Workforce Development have announced the successful completion of...
09/24/2025

Carroll County Economic Development and Carroll County Workforce Development have announced the successful completion of the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program, which provided job placements for 37 students at 18 different businesses across the county.

by Staff Writer Carroll County Economic Development and Carroll County Workforce Development (CCWD) have announced the successful completion of the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), which provided job placements for local youth aged 16 to 18. This summer, 37 students were placed at 18 dif...

Maryland has officially joined a bipartisan coalition of Northeastern states that are establishing their own public heal...
09/22/2025

Maryland has officially joined a bipartisan coalition of Northeastern states that are establishing their own public health guidelines in response to increasingly restrictive federal vaccine policies under the Trump administration.
As a new member of the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, Maryland joins Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New York City...

by Staff Writer Maryland has officially joined a bipartisan coalition of Northeastern states that are establishing their own public health guidelines in response to increasingly restrictive federal vaccine policies under the Trump administration. As a new member of the Northeast Public Health Collab...

The annual Monarch Madness Festival returned to the Hashawha Environmental Center and Bear Branch Nature Center last Sat...
09/19/2025

The annual Monarch Madness Festival returned to the Hashawha Environmental Center and Bear Branch Nature Center last Saturday, drawing families, naturalists, and butterfly enthusiasts to celebrate the fall migration of monarch butterflies...Read more by Nikola Tzenov, photography & video by Nikola Tzenov

 by Nikola Tzenov, photography & video by Nikola Tzenov The annual Monarch Madness Festival returned to the Hashawha Environmental Center and Bear Branch Nature Center last Saturday, drawing families, naturalists, and butterfly enthusiasts to celebrate the fall migration of monarch butterflies...

Carroll Community College has officially launched its new Plumbing Apprenticeship Program, a four-year training initiati...
09/19/2025

Carroll Community College has officially launched its new Plumbing Apprenticeship Program, a four-year training initiative developed in partnership with the Plumbing Apprenticeship of Carroll County. The program blends classroom instruction with real-world, on-the-job experience, preparing students for a variety of careers in residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing.

by Staff Writer Carroll Community College has officially launched its new Plumbing Apprenticeship Program, a four-year training initiative developed in partnership with the Plumbing Apprenticeship of Carroll County. The program blends classroom instruction with real-world, on-the-job experience, pre...

The city of Westminster held its inaugural a toast to Italy festival on July 12. The event was a lively celebration of I...
09/19/2025

The city of Westminster held its inaugural a toast to Italy festival on July 12. The event was a lively celebration of Italian culture, food, and tradition featuring a communal table and live music...photography by Nikola Tzenov

The city of Westminster held its inaugural a toast to Italy festival on July 12. The event was a lively celebration of Italian culture, food, and tradition featuring a communal table and live music. – photography by Nikola Tzenov Kim-Wilson-Hailey- Mike-Riley Kim Wilson, Hailey & Mike Riley Kim-Sn...

As flu season approaches, the Carroll County Health Department, in partnership with local organizations, is promoting fl...
09/19/2025

As flu season approaches, the Carroll County Health Department, in partnership with local organizations, is promoting flu vaccination clinics and providing county-wide resources to help residents stay protected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends flu shots for everyone aged 6 months and older, with few exceptions... https://carroll.news/carroll-county-health-department-flu-vaccination-resources/

New story about Teresa Barrett Dower gives insight on how to care for aging loved ones during a crisis. When her father-...
09/17/2025

New story about Teresa Barrett Dower gives insight on how to care for aging loved ones during a crisis. When her father-in-law fell during the pandemic, she navigated rehab and tough decisions. Now, she’s helping others find their way through the health care system. Read more by Erin Jones, photogrpahy by Nikola Tzenov

by Erin Jones, photogrpahy by Nikola Tzenov Teresa Barrett Dower doesn’t have to be reminded about her in-laws’ eventful younger days. Hal and Aileen Dower both served in the Peace Corps, building schools in Africa. As the couple grew older, Aileen became pragmatic. She was looking to the future...

87 year old Union Bridge resident Jim Osborn says he needs a website, but doesn’t know much about computers. He owns a f...
09/12/2025

87 year old Union Bridge resident Jim Osborn says he needs a website, but doesn’t know much about computers. He owns a farm and operates a business that involves collecting horse manure to fertilize his fields...“I never will ‘retire’ as long as I’m able.” by Amanda Milewski, photography by Nikola Tzenov

by Amanda Milewski, photography by Nikola Tzenov He’s 87, and he needs a website. He doesn’t know much about computers and certainly nothing about creating a website, but he acknowledges the internet is where his potential customers are. He’s motivated to meet them there. Union Bridge resident...

Carroll County has officially welcomed Susan Krebs as the newest commissioner for District 5 September 11 during a Board...
09/11/2025

Carroll County has officially welcomed Susan Krebs as the newest commissioner for District 5 September 11 during a Board of Commissioners open session. Appointed by Governor Wes Moore following her nomination by the Carroll County Republican Central Committee, Krebs took the oath of office today to complete the term of outgoing Commissioner Ed Rothstein...

by Staff Writer Carroll County has officially welcomed Susan Krebs as the newest commissioner for District 5 on Thursday, September 11 during a Board of Commissioners open session. Appointed by Governor Wes Moore following her nomination by the Carroll County Republican Central Committee, Krebs took...

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