Below are some items of interest from around Carroll County, Maryland seen over the past weekend on July 10th. This is a collection of articles and posts from various sources in the county. The Observer checks Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and TikTok to share items of interest for the community.
Barn Fire in Westminster on July 8th: 1485 Bachmans Valley Road, Westminster, Carroll County
Barn Fire in Westminster on July 8th: 1485 Bachmans Valley Road, Westminster, Carroll County
Estimated $ Loss: Structure: $10,000.00 |Contents: $15,000.00
Preliminary Cause: Accidental – due to spontaneous combustion of newly delivered hay bales#CarrollCountyMD #WestminsterMD pic.twitter.com/F2gsCg6CRG
— Carroll County Observer (@CarrollObserver) July 9, 2023
Sykesville “filled with immense pride” during 4th of July weekend parade
Fire Claims The Life Of Carroll County Man; Cause Remains Under Investigation
Fire Claims The Life Of Carroll County Man; Cause Remains Under Investigationhttps://t.co/8KZkurfgsg #CarrollCountyMD #Maryland #Hampstead #HampsteadMD
— Carroll County Observer (@CarrollObserver) July 9, 2023
The investigation into the cause of yesterdays fatal fire in Carroll County continues. DSFMs concluded the fire started in the bedroom of where the victim was found.
More info —> https://t.co/WNFo3M8V0z pic.twitter.com/CzEeCZvz1e
— Maryland State Fire Marshal (@MarylandOSFM) July 9, 2023
While this looks unlikely to help with funding issues directly related to Blueprint – the question of revenue generation is likely to be an important one for Carroll County over the next year making this a discussion to watch.
While this looks unlikely to help with funding issues directly related to Blueprint – the question of revenue generation is likely to be an important one for Carroll County over the next year making this a discussion to watch.https://t.co/Fd898dzzBZ #CarrollCountyMD
— Carroll County Observer (@CarrollObserver) July 9, 2023
A Carroll County, Md., resident claimed a winning Powerball Double Play ticket that was sold in Hagerstown.
A Carroll County, Md., resident claimed a winning Powerball Double Play ticket that was sold in Hagerstown. https://t.co/rcXM2Gk3RQ
— Herald-Mail Media (@HeraldMailNews) July 7, 2023
A Mexican restaurant in Baltimore that started as a food truck in Columbia has expanded again — this time into Carroll County.
A Mexican restaurant in Baltimore that started as a food truck in Columbia has expanded again — this time into Carroll County. https://t.co/BthVVd7iRA #CarrollCountyMD #EldersburgMD
— Carroll County Observer (@CarrollObserver) July 7, 2023
House fire at 5875 Ten Estates Drive, Woodbine, Carroll County on July 6th
House fire at 5875 Ten Estates Drive, Woodbine, Carroll County on July 6th
Estimated $ Loss: $200,000.00
Primary Responding Fire Department: Winfield
# of Alarms: 1 # Of Firefighters: 35
Preliminary Cause: Accidental due to a lightning strike #CarrollCountyMD pic.twitter.com/Ma8hkao1yu
— Carroll County Observer (@CarrollObserver) July 7, 2023
Lightning strike sets fire to Carroll County home, USA
Lightning strike sets fire to Carroll County home, USA
Did you know? 🇳🇬Nigeria experiences 23 lightning strikes per sq. km per year, higher than 🇺🇸USA's 18.
Stay lightning aware!@nemanigeria @Fedfireng #lightningsafetyNG #Nigeria #Nigerianshttps://t.co/rWMtc9YOQ7
— Nigeria Lightning Safety and Research Center (@NigeriaLSRC) July 9, 2023
#BreakingNews – @MarylandOSFM & CCSO is currently on the scene of a fatal house fire in the 2400 blk of Fairmont Rd in Carroll County. Firefighters later located a victim inside. K9 team and PIO en route. We will update as we get more information.
📸 – Carroll Fire News
— Maryland State Fire Marshal (@MarylandOSFM) July 8, 2023
From Carroll County Democrats: Office of Governor Wes Moore issue citation for the Pride Festival in Westminster.
Congratulations to the Westminster Maryland Pride Festival on a hugely successful event yesterday, including receiving a citation from the Maryland Governor’s Office for their work on this important Carroll County event since 2018!
Photo credit: Thomas Walker Photography pic.twitter.com/u5LUFbhxp8
— CC Democrats (@dems_cc) July 10, 2023
Photos from the Westminster Gas Leak in the Apartments above Johanssons at 4 West Main Street.
The Winfield Volunteer Fire Company Carnival returns to town July 10-15 2023 on the fire department grounds!
Local news of interest behind a paywall (this is generally local news from the Carroll County Times or Baltimore Banner)
Man dies in Hampstead mobile home fire Saturday
Man dies in Hampstead mobile home fire Saturday https://t.co/pNo2LSQ48O
— Carroll County Times (@CCTNews) July 9, 2023
76-year-old Westminster woman indicted in killing of her husband.
State or national news of interest
Was at the Moms For Liberty National Summit in Philadelphia on Friday.
After seeing Trump & DeSantis up close, my main takeaway was this:
Trump stole the show and it makes DeSantis look overmatched.
Jamie Raskin will not be running for Senate in 2024.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has announced he will not pursue the open Senate seat in Maryland left by Sen. Ben Cardin and will instead seek re-election to his current House seat in 2024. #Raskin #MDpolitics
— Steven L Beech (@Larsen12716) July 8, 2023
Ruppersberger has yet to formally announce his plans to seek a 12th term. Meanwhile, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. (D) has hired noted Baltimore fundraiser Sophia Silbergeld and is raising money.
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