>> Number Worth Noting: 71. For all the parents out there who have now had the kids home for summer break for exactly 1.5 days, the first day of school is just 71 days away. Carroll County students will return to school on August 30. >> County Commissioner Agenda: Open SessionTuesday, June 21 at 1 p.m., County Office Building, Room 311 Public Comment Presentation: 2012 Memorial Day Parade by Skip Amass, American Legion Representative Discussion, Deliberation & Possible Adoption of Proposed Amendments to Chapter 197--Picketing presented by Department of the County Attorney, Tim Burke …

>> Number worth noting: On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing a national Flag Day on June 14.  >> Get into the Flag Day spirit tonight at the Farm Museum. From 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. the County Commissioners and local Boy Scouts will teach flag etiquette and ceremony. See the announcement for more details.  >> Tonight the Marriage Resource Center will honor the winning dads from the Dynamite Dads Contest at Chick-fil-A at the TownMall. Today and for the rest of the week…

>> Number Worth Noting: 225. This is the number of community members and law enforcement personnel that participated in this year's Maryland Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run on Wednesday. These folks braved record high temperatures to bike and run from all parts of the county into Westminster to help carry the "Flame of Hope" torch down Main Street to the Family Center. It was inspiring to say the least.  >> Today is the start of the Maryland Special Olympics summer games in Towson. If you know a Special Olympics athlete, make sure to wish him or her good luck! If you are a …

>> Number Worth Noting: $2,400. This is how much the members of the Westminster Common Council make in a year for their services to the city, except for the Common Council president—he makes a whopping $3,000. Check the Daily Dose tomorrow to see how much the mayor makes.  >> Weather Forecast: Weather Underground reports that today will be sunny with highs in the upper 80s.  >> Astronomical Stuff: The sunrise will be at 5:40 a.m.  and the sunset will be at 8:33 p.m. Tonight we will have a waxing crescent moon, which means 34 percent of the moon will be illuminated, according to Weather …

>> The Numbers: Last Saturday, 417 bachelor’s and 428 master’s candidates received their degrees during President Roger Casey’s first and McDaniel College's 141st Commencement ceremony. >> What Should I Wear: Weather Underground is forecasting mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the upper 80s. Looks like maybe you can leave the umbrella in the car, but don't forget the sunblock! >> Kudos Are in Order: Horns are blowing, confetti is falling and crowds are cheering in the minds of Westminster folks as we welcome home our girls lacrosse players. The Winters Mill Lady Falcons brought home …

>> There are only 213 days until Christmas! You think I'm crazy but I know people who are already in search of good sales to stock up on holiday gifts. Tell us in the comment section below: how early do you start your holiday shopping? I'm usually on the ball by, oh, say December 1.  >> Weather Underground reports that today will be partly cloudy and 81 degrees, with a 30 percent chance of showers in the evening.  >> Former Westminster Mayor Benjamin "Ben" Brown, 66, of Hanover, Pa., died Saturday at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore following a heart attack. Brown served…

>> According to the Carroll County Health Department, the cost of a birth certificate will increase to $30 starting June 1.  >> There's a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. with a high of 83 degrees today, according to The National Weather Service.  >> A Public Hearing will be held tonight at 7 p.m. for the proposed picketing ordinance Chapter 197 intended to regulate picketing in Carroll County. The public is encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held in Room 003 of the Carroll County Office Building. >> The Carroll County Public Library’s Finksburg Branch will host …

>>There are 18.5 days of school before summer vacation for K-11 students. Tell us in comments--does this make you happy or are you dreading it? >>This will shock you, but we are expecting rain. There is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today after 1 p.m. according toThe National Weather Service with a high near 82 degrees. We'll be praying for rain in late July so enjoy it while it's here.  >>There is a regularly scheduled Westminster Common Council meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall. This will be the first official (regularly scheduled) meeting for newly elected Council …