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.
Many taxpayers questioned whether having local government resources at a left-leaning event, which featured drag queen story hour and other sexually suggestive activities for children, demonstrated a gross misuse of public funds.
Many taxpayers questioned whether having local government resources at a left-leaning event, which featured drag queen story hour and other sexually suggestive activities for children, demonstrated a gross misuse of public funds.https://t.co/afQigSURjN
— informedcarroll (@informedcarroll) July 12, 2023
Board of Education/Board of Carroll County Commissioners Joint Meeting on July 12, 2023 at 1:00pm
Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department carnival started on Monday!!!
Message from Commissioner Rothstein about the upcoming discussion of Impact Fees in Carroll County:
The 2024 Miss Carroll County – Miss Mount Airy Competition will be held Saturday, August 12th, 2023 and will be held at the McDaniel College Theatre.
Sykesville Town Council appointment Parks & Recreation and Historic District Commission positions while moving forward with efforts to remake zoning and subdivision rules.
Sykesville Town Council appointment Parks & Recreation and Historic District Commission positions while moving forward with efforts to remake zoning and subdivision rules.https://t.co/xYo74BYTYo
— informedcarroll (@informedcarroll) July 12, 2023
CCPS and Carroll County Public Library will be presenting a mock trial camp for students entering grades 6-9 on July 17 and 18.
Manchester Police Update
Many elected officials and members of the Maryland Young Republicans Club met in Westminster to celebrate Sam Jones’ official appointment to the GOP Central Committee.
Braglio Farms Smokehouse (located in Finksburg) punch card item this week: Bougie Farmer Breakfast Sandwich
Pride Spotlight: PFLAG Westminster Carroll County
We had the privilege of interviewing the dedicated members of PFLAG Westminster/Carroll County! 🏳️🌈✨https://t.co/DRsos3Ckhz
— Ting Internet (@TingInternet) July 11, 2023
RL Kyker Joins First Home Mortgage to Lead New Branch Office in Carroll County, Maryland
We’re opening a new office in Carroll County, MD! Get to know Branch Sales Manager RL Kyker, who’s been serving the Maryland homebuying community for the last 17 years. https://t.co/MgBhsGPPJJ
— First Home Mortgage Corporation (@GoFirstHome) July 11, 2023
It’s Recreation and Parks Month! City of Westminster Recreation & Parks Department has a great lineup! Something for everyone, everyday.
Local news of interest behind a paywall (this is generally local news from the Carroll County Times or Baltimore Banner)
Taneytown Mayor Chris Miller’s proposal for term limits turns contentious, is ultimately dropped
Taneytown Mayor Chris Miller’s proposal for term limits turns contentious, is ultimately dropped https://t.co/5TW6HIMArd
— Carroll County Times (@CCTNews) July 10, 2023
Maryland asks some residents to conserve water amid drought conditions
So far, no mandatory water use restrictions have been issued, but the state has the power to require cutbacks if drought conditions reach emergency levels.
Maryland asks some residents to conserve water amid drought conditions https://t.co/kgo0rzxCEo
— Carroll County Times (@CCTNews) July 10, 2023
Zaleski and Hierstetter launched the podcast in October with a special event at Exploration Commons at the Westminster branch of the Carroll County Public Library, which can be viewed on YouTube.
Carroll County government officials have ‘Two Sides’ to their stories, showcasing a love of reading https://t.co/QjC45k2KVl
— ScottMForman (@waxcanon) July 11, 2023
State or national news of interest
Looks like Cox is not going to run for congress in MD06…so you just have to wonder who filed that paperwork with the FEC and why:
Paperwork suggests former gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox filed for Congress, but Cox says these papers are fraudulently signed. https://t.co/GNA4DCjRhn
— WMAR-2 News (@WMAR2News) July 10, 2023
Weed, cannabis, marijuana, Mary Jane, whatever you call it, it’s now legal in Maryland for adult use, and the debut weekend was a big one for the budding industry.
Weed, cannabis, marijuana, Mary Jane, whatever you call it, it’s now legal in Maryland for adult use, and the debut weekend was a big one for the budding industry. https://t.co/H5RKXYNLgL
— WMAR-2 News (@WMAR2News) July 9, 2023
The speculation is over. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) announced Friday evening that he will not run for the U.S. Senate to replace longtime Sen. Ben Cardin (D) and plans to seek reelection to the House of Representatives next year.
The speculation is over. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) announced Friday evening that he will not run for the U.S. Senate to replace longtime Sen. Ben Cardin (D) and plans to seek reelection to the House of Representatives next year.https://t.co/V93g6up13q
— Center Maryland (@CenterMaryland) July 10, 2023
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