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Top News: A ‘Picked On’ Shooter, Wine Contest and Baby Seat Recall

We have this look back on the top Carroll County headlines of the week.

 

A Westminster man who faces 18 charges in a double shooting in Eldersburg took “offense” to what someone else said to him the evening police said he fired his gun at a group of people, according to a report.

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The popular Bumbo Baby Seat has been recalled after 34 babies have fallen out of the seats while they were used on the floor or at an unknown elevation. 

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The Maryland Wine Festival will include an amateur wine judging competition. 

Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland's 8th District will stand in for VP GOP candidate Ryan, according to news reports.

The campaign to raise the profile of local restaurants while providing menu discounts is set to begin Sunday.

 The comptroller says the November referendum will not be about legalization of slots but "will be about the type of government Marylanders want, and the kind of state we wish to leave to our kids."

After eight years of service for the city, Westminster's Finance Director and Treasurer Gary Ehlers recently announced that he will be retiring.


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