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Public hearing Monday on proposed Carroll budget and tax hikes
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Monday night on the county’s proposed $541.6 million operating budget, which includes a 2-cent property tax increase starting July 1. The public hearing starts at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., in Westminster. There will also be a livestream of the hearing on the county’s YouTube channel ...
Officer fired weapon during New Freedom auto theft search - 2 men charged: police
Law enforcement arrested two men who ran from a stolen vehicle in New Freedom earlier this week, which involved a search and a Southern Regional Police officer firing his duty weapon, according to Pennsylvania State Police. No one suffered injuries as a result of the officer firing the gun, a...
Maryland, Towson, Johns Hopkins highlight NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament field
BALTIMORE - The Towson Tigers, fresh off their conference championship win, know where they will play in the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Tournament.The Tigers join Maryland and Johns Hopkins in the tournament field.Towson will take on Syracuse; Maryland plays Princeton; Johns Hopkins plays Lehigh.Princeton at MarylandMaryland is headed to its 21st consecutive NCAA Tournament. The Terps will host Princeton at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 11 in College Park.The Terps (8-5) are the No. 7 overall seed.The winner will play either Duke or Utah at Hofstra on May 18.The Terps last won the NCAA Championship in 2022 after completing an undefeated...
Phoenix Set for Sunny Skies and Rising Temperatures This Week, Predicts National Weather Service
As Phoenix residents gear up to bask in another sunny day, a forecast that promises clear skies and climbing temperatures throughout the week. According to their predictions, today will see a high near 93 degrees with calm winds that are expected to pick up slightly, flowing from the southwest at a pace between 6 and 9 mph, as per National Weather Service.
Brian Keith Smeltzer, Samantha Renae Arbogast Drug Bust
Hedgesville native Brian Keith Smeltzer, 52, and Samantha Renae Arbogast, 43, of Clear Brooke, Virginia, were both arrested on Monday afternoon following a traffic stop when the former was caught speeding, officials say. Shortly before 3 p.m. on April 29, a deputy on patrol in the area of Taneytown Pike...
Carroll County high school sports week in review: A look at the top players and performances (April 22-27)
Each week, the Carroll County Times highlights a Team of the Week, five standout players and top statistical performances. Team of the Week Century boys lacrosse The Knights’ 8-7 win over Liberty last Monday clinched the Carroll County championship. Century has already completed county play with a 5-1 league record. Westminster can still match the Knights’ record if it beats South Carroll on ...
Fatal shooting caught on video in Parkville, police search for person of interest
PARKVILLE, Md. — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that was caught on video. Baltimore County police said Shakeia Allen, 27, was shot multiple times Sunday at around 3 p.m. on Whitelaw Place in Parkville as she tried to get away from her attacker. She died at the scene.
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