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Community Media Center airs 145th Memorial Day events

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:55:56 GMT

WESTMINSTER — The 145th observance of the Memorial Day parade and ceremony in Westminster will be available for viewing on Carroll County's cable channel 19 and online at the Community Media Center website, http://www.CarrollMediaCenter.org.

Memorial Day event set for Sykesville Legion Post

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:53:55 GMT

SYKESVILLE — The Sykesville American Legion Post 223 will host an event to commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 28.

Virginia Harrison honored for work with Human Relations Commission

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:51:25 GMT

WESTMINSTER — The Carroll County Human Relations Commission will hold a 20th anniversary celebration reception honoring Chairwoman Virginia Harrison, of Sykesville, on Tuesday, May 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Carroll County Non-Profit Center in Westminster.

Manchester mom nets sociology degree at McDaniel

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:36:10 GMT

Focus on People

Cristal Fortino, of Manchester, earned her degree in sociology from McDaniel College, and took part in commencement ceremonies on May 19.

Passion for music fills McDaniel student's hectic schedule

By Brian Conlin, bconlin@patuxent.com — Sun, 27 May 2012 02:33:57 GMT

Allison Wyper said she has played music since birth.

Westminster's Matthew Seidler among honorees at Memorial Day observance

By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:29:00 GMT

Airman killed in January among seven Marylanders who have died since last year

It was less than six years ago that Matthew Seidler accepted his diploma as a member of Westminster High School's Class of 2006.

Eagle Archive: For Memorial Day, we recall a fallen soldier who made sure we remembered others

By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 19:36:21 GMT

Eagle Archive

On Monday, May 28, Carroll County will mark its 145th annual observance of Memorial Day with an expanded parade and ceremonies at the Westminster Cemetery.

Four days of tribute and activity for Westminster's 145th Memorial Day observance

By Jim Joyner, jjoyner@patuxent.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:56:50 GMT

The 145th consecutive Memorial Day observance in Westminster is being planned as a four-day event, May 25-28, with numerous activities to honor and pay tribute to veterans.

'Skip' Amass leads the charge for Westminster's 145th Memorial Day observance

By Bob Allen — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:54:00 GMT

Keeping the focus on community, service ... and good weather

Not long after the sun comes up on Memorial Day, and hours before Westminster's 145th Memorial Day parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m., Arnold "Skip" Amass will be on site, helping set up the TV cameras and tying up last-minute loose ends.

Finksburg man faces animal cruelty charges for running over kitten

By Yvonne Wenger , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:56:00 GMT

Michael Almony of Finksburg faces more than three years in jail and a $6,000 fine for throwing a kitten on the ground and running over it several times in his Ford pickup truck, police said.

Girls lacrosse: Westminster falls to Severna Park in state title game

By Steve Jones — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Falcons deal Owls another blow in 4A/3A final

After losing to perennial powerhouse Severna Park in last year's Class 4A/3A state championship game, the Westminster girls' lacrosse team had waited for the chance to play the Falcons again.

Century adds championship in Carroll's all-star week of lacrosse

By Steve Jones — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:37:00 GMT

Knights have been to state title game nine times in 10 years

The Century girls' lacrosse team added to its trophy case again on Tuesday, earning its sixth state championship with a 12-9 victory over Queen Anne's in the Class 3A/2A title game at UMBC Stadium.

Boys Lacrosse: Westminster falls victim to South River's stunning comeback, 10-8

By Steve Jones — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Owls jump out to 7-0 lead, but Seahawks claw back

The Westminster boys' lacrosse team had never won a state lacrosse title. In the first 15 minutes of Wednesday's Class 4A/3A championship game, the Owls did everything to ensure that the title drought would end.

Girls lacrosse: Winters Mill falls short in title game loss to Fallston

By Steve Jones — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:27:00 GMT

Falcons end season with 13-6 mark

In three previous trips to UMBC Stadium, the Winters Mill Falcons had brought home three championship trophies.

Century High ranked in state's top 20 in Newsweek survey

Staff Reports — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:53:00 GMT

Only school in Carroll County in magazine's top 1,000 nationwide

Century High School in Sykesville was one of 23 Maryland high schools — and the only school in Carroll County — to earn a spot on Newsweek magazine's annual ranking of "America's Best High Schools"

Softball: Liberty blanks Lansdowne in state semifinals

By Craig Clary, cclary@patuxent.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:12:00 GMT

Lions make first trip back to state finals since 1983

Thunderstorms were forecast Tuesday afternoon, but that didn't stop ace pitchers Maude McCourry, of Lansdowne High, and Liberty's Mackenzie Thompson from calming down the opposing hitters in the first three innings of the Class 2A state championship game at Bachman Park, in Glen Burnie.

Graduation is a sudden farewell at Faith Child Development Center

By Katie V. Jones — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Parents surprised, disappointed at closure of Eldersburg center

Faith Child Development Center's pre-kindergarten class celebrated its graduation ceremony May 16. Colorful graduation hats decorated the bulletin board and graduation streamers hung from the ceiling.

Commencement is latest step on journey of rebirth for Eldersburg woman

By Bob Allen — Sat, 19 May 2012 23:31:00 GMT

Book, associate degree stem from tragic accident in 2000

"Don't assume this is a two-hankie book. It is not. You will cry, but you will also laugh. You will experience not only anger, but also gratification. And in the end, you will be uplifted."

Winters Mill High ranked 36 in state in US News evaluation

Sat, 19 May 2012 23:16:00 GMT

Winters Mill High School ranked No. 36 in the state of Maryland and No. 1021 in the nation in the fourth edition of US News and World Report's listing of the best high schools in the nation.

Eagle Archive: Wampler's life of service made him an apt participant on Memorial Day

By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com — Sat, 19 May 2012 23:14:00 GMT

Eagle Archive

On May 28, Carroll County and Westminster will mark the 145th observance of Memorial Day with an expanded parade and three-days of activities — thanks to all the hard work of American Legion Carroll Post No. 31 and leaders like Skip Amass, coordinator of this year's activities.

Little Professor Book Center writing its final chapter in Eldersburg

By Katie V. Jones — Sat, 19 May 2012 23:12:00 GMT

Opened in late 1970s, store closing due to economy and changing marketplace

When Frank Spruill first looked into franchises more than 30 years ago, he found three options: fast food, automobiles or books.

Mothers and sons share spotlight in Westminster

Photography and story by Phil Grout — Sun, 13 May 2012 02:36:00 GMT

Dance moves, and love for mom, on display at annual celebration

More than 200 mothers and sons enjoyed a precursor toMother's Daythis week at the annual Mother/Son Dance, hosted at Martin's of Westminster by the City of Westminster's Department of Recreation and Parks.

Carroll commissioner creates monthly prayer session

By Mary Gail Hare , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:02:52 GMT

Some raise concerns about invitation as well as prayers before open sessions

A Carroll County commissioner has emailed an invitation to about 850 government employees to attend a monthly prayer session, which she will lead, raising concern among some residents and watchdog groups.

Getty reiterates concern for redistricting case; commissioners will get expense estimate

By Jim Joyner, jjoyner@patuxent.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:49:00 GMT

State Sen. Joe Getty (R-Dist 5) this week reiterated his concerns about a Maryland Court of Appeals filing by three commissioners and three delegates to challenge the state legislative redistricting — saying that he believes use of the county attorney and county tax dollars for the fight raises ethics questions.

Helt retains seat, Everich and King added to Mount Airy council

Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mount Airy residents reaffirmed one sitting Town Council member to new term, added one previous member to return to the group, and also added a new face to the council in the town's May 7 election.