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Jun 2, 2026

LifeBridge Health names new Carroll Hospital president, COO

LifeBridge Health has selected a seasoned healthcare executive as Carroll Hospital’s next president and chief operating officer. 

McDaniel College is a private, liberal arts institution in Westminster. (File photo)
Apr 16, 2026

McDaniel awarded $580K grant for scientific equipment

McDaniel College has been awarded $580,100 from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation to purchase new scientific equipment for research. 

From left: Physician assistants Kevin Walsh, Nicole Michael and Zachary Smith; Dr. John Abel; certified registered nurse practitioners Anna Telewicz, Danielle Freiji and Lindsay Jones. (Courtesy of Mercy)
Apr 2, 2026

Mercy opens community physician site in Carroll County

Mercy has opened Mercy Personal Physicians at Westminster with a special dedication ceremony, the health system announced.

High power electric transmission lines are pictured Oct. 18, 2021, in Oklahoma City. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Apr 1, 2026

Feds assist PSEG amid pushback to power line project: ‘Like hostage negotiation’

After Public Service Enterprise Group agents said they were threatened by Carroll County landowners, a judge ordered U.S. marshals to assist surveyors working on a controversial power line project.

Crunch Fitness serves more than 2 million members with more than 450 gyms in seven countries, including locations in 41 U.S. states. (Continental Realty Corporation photo)
Dec 16, 2025

Gym, restaurant coming to Carroll County

A national gym chain will be opening in Carroll County along with a microbrewery, announced Fedder Management Corp.

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Oct 17, 2025

Carroll County students awarded scholarships from Knorr-Bremse

Two students from Carroll County have been awarded scholarships from the combined North American Rail division companies of Knorr-Bremse.

A fallen pole rests on a car at the intersection of Route 140 and Market Street in Westminster on Aug. 7, 2023. (Baltimore Sun Staff/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Aug 8, 2023

Moore says responders rescued nearly 50 people trapped in cars among downed power lines

Gov. Wes Moore praised emergency responders and electrical workers for ensuring that none of the nearly 50 people trapped in their cars in Westminster was seriously injured.

Mar 12, 2019

Police: Trooper is stabbed, fatally shoots man in struggle

Maryland State Police say a trooper shot and killed a man who stabbed him during a struggle Monday.

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Aug 6, 2018

Parents of neglected Maryland children sentenced to 30 years

Two western Maryland parents who kept their youngest children locked in a cage-like room covered in feces have been sentenced to 30 years in prison.

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Feb 21, 2018

MidAtlantic Farm Credit to pay special $9.5M distribution

MidAtlantic Farm Credit, an agricultural lending cooperative, announced to its owner-customers a special patronage distribution of $9.5 million.

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Oct 6, 2016

PHOTO: It’s pumpkin harvest time in Maryland

Hugh Rodell, owner of Seasonal Evergreen, who contracts with the army and air force exchange service, is seen here picking up 17 bins of pumpkins from Baugher’s Orchard & Farm […]

Jan 19, 2016

Westminster seeks developer for former golf course

Westminster is seeking development proposals for a 187-acre former golf course gifted to the city. An 18-member task force appointed by the city issued a request for letters of intent […]