Two students from Westminster High School were recognized for their outstanding contributions to their communities in the Northrop Real Estate Team’s “Unsung Hero” program.
Westminster High School students Andrew DiDio (a senior) and Alexis Ross (a junior) were selected from hundreds of nominees from high schools in Carroll, Howard, and Montgomery Counties for the Northrop Real Estate Team's Unsung Hero program. Westminster High School was the only school to have two students selected as finalists. There were 12 finalists, according to a news release. The Unsung Hero program recognizes students who stand out for their personal character demonstrated through selflessness, strength and resilience during difficult times, according to a release. Andrew DiDio was nominated for the award by social studies teacher Clay Matthews. DiDio is active in school as a member of the National Honor Society and as historian …
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A statewide gun turn-in program included three drop-off locations in Montgomery County, police said.
Fourteen guns were turned in at the Maryland State Police Westminster Barrack Saturday during a statewide gun turn-in initiative. Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler (D) said he initiated the event in February during the legislative swirl of gun control bills, The Washington Post reported. A restrictive gun control package for the state was passed by the Maryland General Assembly in April. “This gives family members the opportunity to remove illegal and unwanted guns from the home that they fear would be used to harm themselves or others,” Gansler told the newspaper. The following weapons were collected, according to police: Detective Sgt. Tim Mullin of the Westminster State Police Barrack said that he thought 14 was a good number for…
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Find out what your Carroll County commissioners are doing this week.
This weekly notice and agenda is subject to change. Please call 410-386-2043 to confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the Carroll County Office Building room 311. All or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session. Monday, May 13 Nothing on agenda as of Monday morning. Tuesday, May 14 1:30 p.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session, County Office Building room 311 6:00 p.m. The ARC 2013 Annual Dinner and Community Awards Program, Westminster, Commissioner Shoemaker Wednesday, May 15 8 a.m. “We’re On Our Way” -- Partnership for a Healthy Carroll County at The Portico of St. John in Westminster, Commissioner Frazier 10 a.m. Heroes on the Half Shell, Maryland State Bar …
Knorr Brake Corporation was located on Baltimore Blvd in Westminster for 18 years before moving to its new facility near the airport in Westminster.
Knorr Brake Corporation showed off its new building on Arthur Peck Drive in Westminster on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Knorr Brake Corporation is a manufacturer of braking, door, and HVAC systems for the mass transit rail industry. Knorr's new $28 million, 235,000-square-foot facility across from the Carroll County Regional Airport is an upgrade from its previous location on Baltimore Blvd. Knorr's previous building was purchased by Land Sea Air, a newly formed manufacturing company for $3.5 million.
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The new company plans to employ a 50-person workforce by year end, according to a news release.
As Knorr Brake Corporation celebrates the opening of its new 235,000-square-foot facility on Rt. 97, newly formed manufacturing company Land Sea Air is settling into its new home -- the former Knorr Brake headquarters on Baltimore Blvd. in Westminster. A former senior programs manager for General Dynamics has teamed with the owner of East Coast Machining Inc. to found Land Sea Air Manufacturing, a new corporation based in Westminster that fabricates components servicing the aircraft and aerospace industries, as well as defense contracting firms, according to a news release. To accommodate projected growth, Land Sea Air recently spent $3.5 million on the 90,000-square-foot Knorr office, warehouse and manufacturing facility at 861 Baltimore…
11:08 am on Monday, May 20, 2013
Hi Paul, Congratulations on expanding your business. Will you be hiring any Program/Project Managers? I have about 9 years Program Management experience, some being at Knorr a few years back. Please let me know the best way to contact you. Thanks Chris Copeland more ›
The board of Carroll County Commissioners will adopt its fiscal year 2014 budget on May 28.
Carroll County citizens asked the commissioners to reconsider funding for education and nonprofits in the fiscal year 2014 county budget at a public hearing Monday night. A majority of the 37 speakers asked the commissioners to flat fund county-supported nonprofits and/or to fund the public schools at the amount requested by the board of education. In the proposed budget, seven nonprofits will see a 3 percent reduction in funding in fiscal year 2014 and a 5 percent reduction in coming years. Representatives spoke on behalf of Human Service Programs, the Youth Service Bureau, the Circle of Caring and other nonprofits asking the commissioners to flat fund all county-supported nonprofits. An email from Rape Crisis Intervention Services of …
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5:40 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Commissioners say they can fund maintenance and upgrade to facilities without charging citizens a tax.
In 2012 the Legislature adopted legislation requiring eight counties and Baltimore City to impose a storm water management fee, more popularly known as the “rain tax,” but Carroll County's commissioners say Carroll doesn't need it. In 2013, the commissioners asked the Carroll County delegation to file legislation exempting Carroll from the tax requirement, according to a news release. The legislation was not passed out of the Environmental Matters Committee prior to the end of the legislative session. Del. Justin Ready, R-Carroll, said the legislation is over reaching and takes control away from local governments. "I support sensible environmental protections and actions that will actually clean up the Chesapeake Bay. But, I do not …
5:42 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
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Carroll County commissioners are scheduled to adopt a county budget on May 28.
The board of Carroll County Commissioners is hosting a public hearing this evening to hear feedback from the community on the proposed fiscal year 2014 county budget. Last week local organizations and nonprofits put the call out for citizens to attend the public hearing and voice their concerns about the budget. Several nonprofits who will see a three percent cut in the proposed budget, including Human Service Programs of Carroll County (HSP) and the Rape Crisis Center, sent emails asking for support as they advocate for level funding. "Please provide flat funding to all eleven of the nonprofits who provide direct services in our community," The Rape Crisis Center wrote in an email to community members. "At $88,000, it is a small price …
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1:50 pm on Monday, May 6, 2013
It is CRITICAL that we get as many people as possible to the hearing. Encourage your neighbors and friends to be there also.This will be the last time to publicly show our support for next year's budget. We need to advocate and show support our children, our schools and our property values. more ›
Find out what your Carroll County commissioners are doing this week.
It is recommended that you confirm a meeting you plan to attend. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will be held at the Carroll County Office Building room 311. All or part of a meeting may be conducted in closed session. Monday, May 6 8:30 a.m. Americans with Disabilities Workshop at Carroll Community College (K100), Commissioner Frazier 6 p.m. Taste of Carroll at Gerstell Academy in Finksburg, Commissioners Shoemaker & Rothschild 7 p.m. Carroll County Government Budget Public Hearing at Carroll Community College's Scott Center Tuesday, May 7 1:30 p.m. Board of County Commissioners Open Session, County Office Building room 311 Wednesday, May 8 10 a.m. Employee Recognition Program/Appreciation Day at Carroll County Farm Museum, …
3:17 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Just finished watching 5/7/13 commissioners meeting. Very frightening. Rothschild lost complete control of his temper, banging his fist on the desk and yelling. To think he has a conceal and carry permit with that kind of temperament is very scary. He make stuff out of whole cloth with his slant on the constitution and Howard called him on it. He was probably upset from the budget hearing last … more ›
The residents say sectarian prayers are "divisive and exclusionary," and violate the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Two Carroll County residents are suing the Board of Carroll County Commissioners in federal court to stop the commissioners from opening meetings with Christian prayers. The Board made references to “Jesus,” “Lord,” and “Savior” no less than 54 times, according to a complaint filed in federal court by Carroll County residents Bruce Hake and Neil Ridgely. Watch Commissioners meetings online. According to the complaint, filed in U.S. District Court, Baltimore, Wednesday, the prayers are “divisive and exclusionary,” and lead Hake and Ridgely to feel “unwelcome at Board meetings.” Beyond violating the establishment clause of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the complaint also argues that the sectarian prayers are an affront to …
1:27 am on Tuesday, May 7, 2013
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11:07 am on Friday, May 17, 2013
10,000 rounds? that is a fun day with the family at the range and a picnic basket! more ›