Eric Bouchat News Today

A bill that would increase the annual salary for Carroll County’s sheriff from $140,000 to $212,309 took its first step forward in the Maryland General Assembly this week. Members of the Carroll County delegation voted unanimously Thursday to advance the bill, which would increase the salary of the next elected sheriff in 2026. The vote came during an online meeting to discuss and vote on ...

Firefighters, first responders, friends, and family gathered at the Reese fire station April 1 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Reese and Community Volunteer Fire Company.

Participation in the Carroll County National History Day competition, which empowers students develop research skills and write theses and bibliographies, was roughly triple what it was last year.

The delegation, state senators and delegates who represent the county in Annapolis held the Jan. 13 hearing to allow residents, nonprofit organizations and community groups to provide input on what they want lawmakers to accomplish during the 90-day legislative session, which ends April 10. The delegation will discuss the county-specific bills in a zoom session on Thursday.

The Board of License Commissioners, which regulates and controls all matters pertaining to alcoholic beverages in Carroll County, has proposed doubling some licensing fees and modifying seating requirements at bars and restaurants.

The Board of License Commissioners, which regulates and controls all matters pertaining to alcoholic beverages in Carroll County, has proposed doubling some licensing fees and modifying seating requirements at bars and restaurants.

The Arc Carroll County, a nonprofit that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is asking for financial help to repair and renovate eight of its client homes.

The public hearing is set for 3 p.m., Friday, in the Reagan Room of the Carroll County Office Building, 225 N. Center St., Westminster.

The all-Republican delegation representing Carroll County is heading to Annapolis optimistic they’ll be able to work with a governor of a different political party.

The all-Republican delegation representing Carroll County is heading to Annapolis optimistic they’ll be able to work with a governor of a different political party.