It has been a while since The Observer has posted a “Recent News” article of stories from around the county. Here is a look at some of the top recent news from a variety of sources:
21 Carroll County fire, EMS employees have either quit or been fired in the last 10 months
21 Carroll County fire, EMS employees have either quit or been fired in the last 10 months https://t.co/jVBrezVOV1
— EMS1 (@EMS1) April 4, 2024
2 more books banned in Carroll public school libraries, bringing total to 11
“According to a Wednesday email from school officials, “Empire of Storms,” by Sarah J. Maas and “The DUFF,” by Kody Keplinger, were banned in the most recent round of evaluations.”
2 more books banned in Carroll public school libraries, bringing total to 11 https://t.co/0W6tSNKcx0
— Carroll County Times (@CCTNews) April 3, 2024
From Carroll County Public Schools: 36 CCPS students received the prestigious honor of being named a 2024 Carson Scholar and 137 students have renewed their Carson Scholar status
Congratulations to the 36 CCPS students who received the prestigious honor of being named a 2024 Carson Scholar, as well as the 137 students who have renewed their Carson Scholar status! https://t.co/e6iNQ0WaFS pic.twitter.com/p4BU8GHZzY
— Carroll County PS (@CCPSk12) April 3, 2024
John A. Myrick (candidate for US Senate in Maryland) was at a recent event in Carroll County:
I would like to thank Mercedes Moebuis, President of the Republican Club of Carroll County, for the invitation to speak at their monthly meeting on April 2st, 2024. As the only Candidate for the U.S. Senate in attendance, it was a great opportunity to address interested Carroll… pic.twitter.com/mN101Xx3PE
— John A. Myrick for Senate (@JohnMyrickforMD) April 3, 2024
The Carroll County “I Voted” Sticker Contest Winners have been selected!
The Carroll County “I Voted” Sticker Contest Winners have been selected! Thank you to everyone who entered a design and participated in the voting process.
These stickers will be available during the 2024 Presidential Primary Election Early Voting and Election Day! pic.twitter.com/maFYQf6aEg
— Carroll County Board of Elections (@CarrollCoBOE) April 3, 2024
The Observer gives you a look at how another jurisdiction is dealing with revenue shortfalls vs how our county may handle it in regards to the upcoming budget:
Pay close attention to the ongoing FY25 Carroll County Government budget meetings. There appears to be a push to increase taxes this year to cover the shortfalls in revenue. Not every jurisdiction is taking this approach. What are your thoughts?#CarrollCountyMD #Maryland pic.twitter.com/Ooj0DgAZoD
— Carroll County Observer (@CarrollObserver) April 3, 2024
Also there is this article on the Observer website: https://carrollcountyobserver.com/2024/04/03/will-we-see-tax-increases-in-carroll-county-in-fy25/
Mercedes Moebuis, president of the Republican Club of Carroll County, is now one of nine members of Carroll County’s Republican Central Committee
House catches on fire after lightning strike in Carroll County, fire officials say
Car catches fire overnight in Hampstead, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal
Price of gas in Carroll County is $3.533 on April 4, 2023
View more information on the AAA website: https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=MD
Here is your weather forecast for April 4th: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?x=246&y=30&site=lwx&zmx=&zmy=&map_x=245&map_y=30
Today: Isolated showers before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce small hail. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then scattered showers between 7pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Hazardous Weather Outlook: https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MDZ005&warncounty=MDC013&firewxzone=MDZ005&local_place1=3%20Miles%20SW%20Westminster%20South%20MD&product1=Hazardous+Weather+Outlook&lat=39.5105&lon=-77.0178
“River Flood Watches and Warnings are in effect for parts of the
Potomac River, Monocacy River and other smaller streams and creeks.
Flooding may persist through Friday night as excess water runs
downstream.”
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Here are two of the top news listing resources for Carroll County, Maryland:
Newsbreak: https://www.newsbreak.com/westminster-md
Google News: https://news.google.com/search?q=carroll+county+maryland&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en
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