Man Hit by Train, Holidays in Full Swing and More: Eldersburg Patch Week in Review

Many homes throughout the area are already illuminated with holiday lights.

The train conductor told police that the man sat up and laid back down on the tracks as the train approached.

Lynn McKain from Sykesville had to cancel her family trip to Belize after she was diagnosed with terminal cancer in October and U.S. Airways changed its mind about refusing her a refund.

The NORAD Santa Tracker offers games and videos each day leading up to Christmas.

The Board voted 3-2 Tuesday against contracting outside services for communications and public relations and will instead look to in-house changes.

Pine Valley Farms in Sykesville, where Gov. O'Malley purchased his tree last year, is one of many local farms that recently opened for business this Christmas season.

Businesses in Eldersburg and Sykesville are embracing social media online to bring customers through their real front doors.

Samsara is looking for the community's help in donating money to children who are victims of abuse.

Sykesville was bustling Saturday as shoppers swarmed to Main Street to support local business the day after Black Friday.

The event, held in Sykesville will focus on recruiting women for the Maryland State Police Training Academy.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Maryland State Police.

Gary Giordano, the man she was traveling with arrived in the United States Wednesday.

The bridge is one of 20 in the state and only four in the county.

Some area roads may be more dangerous than you think.