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Top News: First Day of School Shooting, an 11-year-old Rock Star and a New Grocery Store

Patch reviews the top Carroll County and Maryland stories of the week.

 

 

UPDATE: Shooting at Perry Hall High School, Suspect in Custody

A 15-year-old student shot a 17-year-old classmate at Perry Hall High School on Monday, the first day of the Baltimore County school year 

Baltimore/DC: Worst Drivers in America

A new Allstate Insurance Company report names Baltimore and DC as two of the places with the worst drivers in America.

Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Taneytown Robbery, Shooting

After pleading guilty to armed robbery and the use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, Dalonte Shea Dunston, 21, of Frederick, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a shooting in a Taneytown home in 2011. 

Ryan Watson: Westminster's 11-Year-Old Rock Star

"He picked up guitar at age seven and was hooked." - Pamela Watson.

Proposed Project Puts Inmates to Work in Downtown Westminster

'I can assure you that the city of Westminster would not have a project move forward if we weren’t sure that the citizens were safe.' Mayor Kevin Utz.

O'Malley Crashes GOP Convention, Draws Fire from Republican Delegates

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley made a surprise appearance in Tampa Tuesday, criticizing Republican candidate Mitt Romney and other high-profile Republicans, leading to a quick, critical response by the state's delegates.

Hurricane Isaac Could Increase Labor Day Gas Prices

Hurricane Isaac has already shut down several refineries and could send gas prices up right before Labor Day weekend. But for now, it looks like Americans are still making plans to travel.

Petco, Aldi to Occupy Former Superfresh Building

Westminster will become home to another grocery store and another pet supply store this fall.

We Asked, You Shared: Back to School Photo Gallery

Monday, Aug. 27 was the first day of school for Carroll County Public School students. 

Sheriff: Eldersburg Man Wanted for Failing to Re-Register As Sex-Offender

Carroll County law enforcement officials said they are looking for William Douglas Haines, a self-employed tattoo artist in Sykesville.

About this column: Patch's summary of the top headlines of the week in Carroll County. Related Topics: Carroll County News Roundup

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