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Top News: Ceremony to Honor Local Fallen Vet, Sykesville Elects Mayor and Toilet Activist to Run for Lt. Governor

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Memorial Day Ceremony Will Honor Liberty High School Alumni Who Died in Afghanistan

A Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens Monday, May 27, to honor Marylanders killed in Iraq/Afghanistan, including Liberty High School Alumni Sara Marie Cullen.

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This week’s featured piece of high-end real estate in Carroll County is a 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom custom home.

Majority Look Favorably On Local Government

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A poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press reports that state and local government fare well as public opinion of federal government declines.

The new officers will hold their first public business meeting on May 28.

Sykesville's Main Street Recognized Nationally

Sykesville joins more than 20 Main Street Programs in Maryland.

Toilet Activist Files to Run for Maryland Lt. Governor

Duane Davis, known for leaving toilets as political protest outside the Historic Courthouse in Towson, is running as a Republican in 2014.

Newsweek Names Three Carroll Schools Among 'America's Best High Schools'

The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday.

Poll: Americans Support Death Penalty For Terrorists

The results of the Quinnipiac University poll come as proponents of reinstating the death penalty in Maryland say the law is needed because of incidents such as the Boston Marathon bombing.

The board of Carroll County Commissioners will adopt its fiscal year 2014 budget on May 28.

Commissioners Say 'Rain Tax' Not Needed in Carroll County

Commissioners say they can fund maintenance and upgrade to facilities without charging citizens a tax.

Special Education Group says 'Thanks'

The Special Education Citizen's Advisory Council honored teachers, therapists, administrators and more.

Reminder: County Budget Public Hearing Tonight at Carroll Community College

Carroll County commissioners are scheduled to adopt a county budget on May 28.

‘Blessing of the Animals’ Service to be Held in Sykesville

The event will be held at Springfield Presbyterian Church.

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