Category Archives: CarrollCountyLife
Charlie Brown Jazz Christmas
The Eric Byrd trio will be performing the jazz score to the Charlie Brown Christmas movie. Tickets cost $8 – $12 and will take place at the Carroll Arts Center on December 22 from 3PM to 5PM.
Carroll Teen Rescues Person from Crash
A 15 year old and two other people rescued a three young children from burning wreckage. The accident occurred on Bevridge Drive in Marriottsville. Read More >>
Bass Fishing Tournament
The 2nd Annual Night Bass fishing tournament is being held at Piney Run Park on August 13, 2013. Winners can be seen here.
Carroll County Losing Population
Studies conducted have shown that Carroll County has lost about 100 people from mid-2011 to 2012. Experts claim that the recession has caused people to buy in the city rather than in the more expensive area of Carroll County. Read More >>
Police Looking for Man Trying to Lure Child
Police are looking for a man that attempted to lure an 11 year old child into his vehicle. They have released a sketch of the man and ask anyone with information to call them.
Bureau of Utilities Hires New Chief
The Department of Public Works is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Kenneth Donovan as the Chief of the Bureau of Utilities for Carroll County. He will begin working on Thursday, March 28, 2013. Mr. Donovan and his family are residents of Hampstead and he has a degree in
Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
Carroll County residents can drop off dangerous household items and shred sensitive documents during an upcoming event sponsored by Carroll County Government Recycling Operations. From 8 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, April 13, residents can come to the Carroll County Vehicle Maintenance Facility at 1250 Old Meadow Branch Road,
Bear Branch Nature Center Programs
Check out the link to view the programs to be offered at Bear Branch Nature Center this Spring: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/releases/3.18.13%20-%20BB%20Spr%20Prgrms.pdf
Makeshift Skate Park Can Stay Open
Skateboarders at South Branch Park can continue skating while the Town Council looks to implement recommendations made by an insurance company after youths built several concrete structures at the park. The town engineer and insurance company for Sykesville gave mixed reviews as to what the future of the self-made structures
McDaniel Reunion Weekend
If your class year ends in a “3” or “8” or if you graduated in the Class of 2012 mark this date on your calendar and get ready for Reunion Weekend 2013 May 3 – May 5. Volunteers needed, contact the Alumni Relations Office at 410-857-2296.