Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Police have identified the 59-year-old woman who died in the fire.
A fire that killed a homeless woman outside of a thrift shop early Tuesday morning was classified as accidental by the State's Medical Examiner. As previously reported, at approximately 1:49 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8, fire officials responded to the one-alarm fire at the rear of The Spare Room thrift shop, 30 West Main St., where they located the remains of a body and clothing effects burning. A homeless woman involved in the fire was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputy State Fire Marshal Bruce Bouch said in a statement that the woman who died in the fire has been identified as Paula Mae Carlisle, 59. According to Bruce Goldfarb, spokesperson for the Maryand State Medical Examiner's Office, the cause of death was determined to be smoke …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Businesses and restaurants on Main Street in Westminster will offer special deals and stay open late this Friday.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Main Streets around the county are gearing up for holiday celebrations.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Miracle on Main Street Westminster When: Saturday, Nov. 24 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Where: E. and W. Main St., Locust Lane, Longwell & Penna Ave. What: At 5 p.m. enjoy the Electric Holiday Parade downtown, immediately followed by a tree lighting ceremony at Locust Lane. At 6 p.m. Santa's Treat for Kids will take place at the Westminster Branch library. For more information: visit www.westminstermd.gov/mainstreet/mainstreetholidayevent.html A Main Street Christmas Mount Airy When: Saturday, Dec. 1 (Main Street will be closed from 4 to 8 p.m.) What: At 5 p.m. the fun will kick off with a tree lighting ceremony in the plaza featuring various singing groups. The tree will be lighted about 5:30 p.m. by a local child, assisted by Mrs. Santa and the…
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
A local business owner is promoting the downtown Westminster area through a unique poster project.
The artistic crew at Birdie's Cafe is preparing to launch a project that will not only highlight Main Street businesses, but will also raise money for a local grant program. Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, owner of Birdie's Cafe on Main Street in Westminster, recently renovated the facade of her building. She was able to complete the project with help from a facade grant available through the city of Westminster. She said she wanted to give back to the program that helped her. At the same time, as a Main Street business owner, she said she is always interested in promoting the thriving downtown area. Hosfeld Joseph enlisted the help of her Birdie's staffers who also happen to be artists in their own right -- Lance Garber is a photographer and …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
After two full days of road closures, many Main Street businesses are aching for customers.
The sun is shining, parking lot F has some open spaces, and most of the shops on Ellicott City's Main Street, a regional tourism destination, are open for business. “I’d hope that people would come on down and walk down [to lower Main Street],” Sue O’Connor said, standing behind the counter at The Wine Bin. “It’s lovely weather. Go shopping.” Two days after a CSX train derailed in Ellicott City, killing two 19-year-old women and shutting down Main Street at the Baltimore County Border, business is picking up in the Historic District. Slowly. Business at the Wine Bin was not too adversely affected, O'Connor said, because the store's location near Ellicott Mills Road, right next to parking lot F. Other businesses have felt the squeeze. …
Friday, June 29, 2012
The Westminster Police Department is offering a reward for information about an assault that took place on Main Street near McDaniel College Friday afternoon.
Westminster Police are investigating an assault Friday on a woman walking on West Main Street near McDaniel College. At approximately 2:30 p.m., police were called to a residence on Windsor Drive regarding the assault, which had taken place earlier on West Main Street. Police said a 28-year-old female was walking west on West Main Street near the college at approximately 2 p.m. when she was approached by a male walking in the opposite direction. Police said the suspect asked the victim for a cigarette and when she declined, he grabbed her and pushed her into a nearby stone column. The victim fought with the suspect briefly before running away toward her home. The suspect did not follow and was last observed on West Main Street in the area …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Westminster Main Street was packed for the May 29 145th Memorial Day parade of military units, floats, community organizations, antique vehicles, firefighting equipment, re-enactors and marching bands.
People lined Westminster’s Main Street in full force, bright and early for this year’s expanded 145th Memorial Day parade. Main Street was packed for the parade of military units, floats, community organizations, antique vehicles, firefighting equipment, and marching bands. All to the delight of this organizer of this year’s four-day Memorial Day observances, Arnold "Skip" Amass, himself a veteran of the Korean War, and a longstanding member of the Carroll Post 31 American Legion which took over leading the ceremonies in the 1920s. This year’s longer parade began at 9:30 as Amass’ prayers for good weather were answered, especially since participants and spectators endured record temperatures on Memorial Day in 2011 which hit 98-degrees …
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Can you figure what Main Street buildings these glass features are on in Westminster?
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Thursday, May 24, 2012
May is National Preservation Month and this year’s theme is “Discover America's Hidden Gems.” The city of Westminster is celebrating National Preservation Month with a Main Street scavenger hunt. The hidden gems you will be exploring include glass features on historic homes and buildings. This year’s Scavenger Hunt theme is “History Through Rose and Other-Colored Glasses.” All of the glass is visible from the sidewalks of Main Street - just look up! If you find the location of 9 of the 10 photos, you will receive a Westminster Historic Preservation Month 2012 poster. Submit your answers on the attached sheet along with your name, address and phone number. Only one entry per person please. All completed entries should be returned to the …
Friday, May 18, 2012
There is something for everyone in downtown Westminster this weekend.
Spring is full of things to do in downtown Westminster. Whether it's comic books, fresh produce or live music, there is something for everyone on Main Street this weekend. If you get downtown this weekend, take some pictures and send them to Patch (kym.byrnes@patch.com) so we can post a photo gallery of great things going on. Know something else going on? Add it in the comments below. Friday, May 18 Coffey Music: Blue Grass Jam, 31 East Main Street, 7 p.m. Whether you're a picker, grinner or listener, you are welcome to join in. Bring your banjo, guitar or fiddle, Bob will provide the bass. Call (410) 848-5003 or (410) 876-1045. Carroll Arts Center: Cheryl Wheeler: Live!, 7:30 p.m. 91 West Main Street - (410) 848-7272 or (410) 857-2999 …
Friday, April 13, 2012
Live music, Peeps, men in high heels--you won't want to miss Main Street this weekend.
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Friday, April 13, 2012
Beautiful weather and fun activities come together this weekend on Main Street in Westminster. Will you be out and about this weekend? Tell us in the comments below what events you plan to attend. Friday, April 13 Johansson Dining House: Live Music by Altered Mike, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., 4 West Main Street, (410) 876-0101 St. Paul’s UCC Church: Little Community Theater Presents Blame It on the Pony Express!, 6 p.m., Corner of Bond & Green Streets, visit http://www.tlctheater.com/ticketbooth. The Little Community Theater of Carroll County is pleased to present "Blame It on the Pony Express!" by Whitney Garrity. This clever play, a prequel to the other Calamity Gulch comedies, weaves together elements of “My Fair Lady” and “Gone with the …
L Collette
10:33 pm on Thursday, January 10, 2013
I find it sad that with all these highly paid professional athletes, actors, musicians, CEOs, and so on that we can have homeless people that have to suffer like this. Perhaps I am naive. more ›