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Top News: South Carroll Business Association's Showcase, Gun Controll Bill Passes and Cicadas to Return

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South Carroll Business Association Gears Up for Annual Showcase

More than 50 businesses will showcase their products and services in a family-friendly event at Century High School.

DeLeonardo Sets Sights on Becoming the Next Carroll County State's Attorney

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Brian DeLeonardo said there are important changes that need to be made in Carroll County to ensure the safety of its citizens.

Dream Home Sykesville: Custom-Built 5-Bedroom Rancher

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This week’s featured piece of high-end real estate in Sykesville is a custom-built 5-bedroom home located on a 3-acre wooded lot.

Check out this event posted in Patch's community calendar. According to the post, Liberty's drama program will be the first theatre company in the state of Maryland to produce this show.

Maryland House Passes Gun Control Bill

The amended bill, passed by a 78-61 vote, will go back to the Senate and possibly a conference committee.

Cicadas Return: 17-year Cicadas to Overtake East Coast by the Millions this Spring

In May, cicadas in Maryland and along the Eastern seaboard will wake from their 17-year sleep.

Should Henryton Be Torn Down?

The fate of the abandoned relic has spurred debate among Patch readers.

Local Youth Prepare for the Spotlight at Winters Mill High School

The Carroll County Public School system and Kiwanis Club of Carroll County will sponsor the 5th Annual Spotlight on Youth event designed to highlight less recognized talents and skills of students in local high schools.

Weigh in: Should Sykesville Require Residents to Own Guns?

A Georgia town passed a law this week requiring citizens to own guns and ammo, do you think this is something local towns should consider?

Bye Bye Birdie Coming to Century High School

Find out how you can get tickets to the spring high school musical.

Composting: How and Where to Get Started in Carroll County

All the tools you need to start composting in Westminster, plus where you can get a composting bin in Carroll County.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Needs Volunteers

Volunteers are needed for Relay for life, a fundraiser that benefits local families dealing with cancer, on June 14-15.

CCPS Supervisor Receives Recognition from State Organization as Technology Leader in Education

As the recipient of this award, she is nominated for the International Society for Educational Technology Outstanding Technology Leader in Education Award.

Report: Henryton Hospital to Be Demolished

Find out the fate of the abandoned hospital in Southeastern Carroll County that is rumored to be haunted.

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