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The historic Ellsworth Cemetery in Westminster is now part of the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area, recognizing the cemetery’s December 1876 founding by six Black Civil War veterans. On Jan. 11, the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority approved expanding the Civil War Heritage Area to encompass the historic cemetery, a final resting place for many prominent Black residents of Carroll County. ...

Aug. 14—Crews from Baltimore Gas and Electric finished pole restoration work early Monday morning on Route 140 in Westminster, allowing the road to fully open to traffic again after a

The Westminster Common Council is moving forward with city code changes in order to make way for the sale of recreational cannabis starting July 1.

The Westminster Common Council is moving forward with city code changes in order to make way for the sale of recreational cannabis starting July 1.

A decision by Westminster officials could help fix a historic cemetery that has fallen into disrepair.

Last weekend McDaniel College held a dedication ceremony for the recent face-lift of the water tower located in the heart of the campus.

The 156th annual Memorial Day parade and ceremonies will step off at 10 a.m. Monday. It is a cherished and solemn occasion in Carroll County.

Through speaker series and field trips, Spire Girls encourages female students to pursue a variety of STEM fields, from cybersecurity to neuroscience.

Incumbents Kevin Dayhoff, Ann Marie Gilbert, and Greg Pecoraro earned the most votes in Tuesday’s election for three seats on Westminster’s Common Council and will remain as members for the next four years.

Four candidates are running for three open seats in the May 9 Westminster Common Council election. Here's where they stand on the issues.