Happy Birthday Eldersburg Patch!

A year ago Eldersburg Patch went live, launching into the community.

It's been a great year getting to know Eldersburg and bringing local news right to your fingertips. But it's not without your help and I'm grateful for your comments, suggestions and input as readers.

On our launch day we covered everything local, bringing several different topics to your attention.

This included , yes I got down with the girls at on Main Street, and witnessing for the first time in Carroll County.

I also looked at cyberbullying and a .

It's been a busy year, but a great one at that. I've enjoyed exploring issues in the area, meeting hundreds of residents at the annual Sykesville Fall Festival, covering the award winning schools in the area, including , the transformation of the and following the .

This is all in addition to the work of our sports editor who has been busy at work following everything sports in Eldersburg and Sykesville.

With the ability to post your own announcements and events (and email me, I'll put them on the homepage!) with polls and forums, conversations and columnists and letters to the editor, I hope you come to think of it as your online news site.

Don't ever hesistate to send me an e-mail and tell me what you want to see on Eldersburg Patch and give me a heads up if there's news we should be covering or an event that shouldn't be missed, and make sure to "like" us on facebook and follow us on twitter.

Most of all, thank you for reading, and pitching in your voice.

We look forward to seeing you for many more birthdays in the future!