Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Governor calls budget package "good for all Marylanders." Republicans say burden to local governments may force county governments to increase taxes.
The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a package of three bills that increases taxes on some state residents, shifts part of teacher pensions to local governments and undoes the so-called "doomsday budget." The votes Wednesday afternoon capped the three-day special session called by Gov. Martin O'Malley in order to override more than $500 million in cuts made in a budget passed in early April. The Senate approved the same three bills Tuesday. As part of the package, legislators approved by a vote of 86-51 what amounts to a 50-50 split of teacher pension costs with local governments. The split will be phased in over the next four years beginning July 1 with the new budget year. That bill also includes a doubling of…
The preschool has announced on its website that it will close on Thursday, May 31.
The Faith Child Development Center in Sykesville has announced it will close with little notice, according to its website, leaving parents to scramble for preschool care in the fall. The center's website states it will close on Thursday, May 31. The center is an arm of the Faith Lutheran Church, which opened in 1977, according to the church website. The church moved to its current location in 1990, and the development center opened in 2002, according to the site. The center is a private Lutheran organization that offers a Christian-based learning program for children ages two through pre-K, according to its listing. The curriculum of the development center, offered through Faith Lutheran Church, includes story time, circle time, …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Students will provide two hours of band music, free of charge.
Join the community at Liberty High School for an evening of entertainment. Who: Everyone. What: Band concert Where: Liberty High School When: 7-9 p.m., Tuesday Price: Free.
Carroll County public school students will have to do a little better in order to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities.
Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, there will be a change in the academic eligibility requirements for students participating in extracurricular activities in Carroll County Public Schools. During the 2011 session of the Maryland State Legislature, House Bill 364 - Student Participation in High School Sports - Minimum Academic Requirements - Proposed Standards was enacted. This law requires the State Board of Education to recommend minimum academic eligibility standards for students participating in interscholastic athletics. To facilitate that process, the Maryland State Department of Education established an advisory committee to review current local and other state practices and provide the State Board of Education with suggested…
Monday, May 14, 2012
A roundup of headlines from May 7 to May 13.
Report: Fired Prosecutor Sues Carroll County Times Former Carroll County Prosecutor David Daggett has filed a $1 million defamation suit against the Carroll County Times, according to a news report. Watch: Comptroller Franchot Delivers Award to Carroll Food Sunday Carroll County Food Sunday received the inaugural William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award. Liberty Girls Win Second Straight County Track Title The Liberty High Lions ran away with the Carroll County Indoor Track & Field Championships Thursday. Century High boys placed second. Electrical Fire Causes $200,000 in Damages Fire officials believe an exterior electrical unit caught fire and ignited the Sykesville home's attic. Area Eateries Reign at Taste of Eldersburg Local …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Nineteen students from the Carroll County Career and Technology Center earned gold medals at the 39th Annual State SkillsUSA competition.
Students from the Carroll County Career and Technology Center competed in the 39th annual Maryland State SkillsUSA competitions on May 4 and 5. Nineteen students received gold medals and will advance to the national competition this summer in Kansas City. This is the largest contingent of students the Career and Technology Center has ever sent to the national competition. Gold Medals Silver Medals Bronze Medals
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Westminster-based non-profit dedicated to helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities holds its yearly event tonight.
The Arc Carroll County will host its annual dinner and community awards tonight in the Village Shopping Center in Westminster. What: The ARC 2012 Annual Dinner and Community Awards Where: Martin's Caterers When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Why: Support and advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Music is by The Eric Byrd Trio. Tickets: RSVP's were due by April 24. Call 410-848-4124 or 410-876-2422 for more information, or visit www.arccarroll.com
Monday, May 7, 2012
A roundup of headlines from April 29 to May 6.
Senators, Delegates: Special Budget Session Not Good for Carroll County Carroll County's state representatives agreed Thursday that Carroll County is better off with the current state budget than if changes are made in a special session. Del. Krebs: Funds Available to Deal With Henryton Hospital The abandoned property has been plagued with vandalism and a nuisance to the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department for years. Police Charge Man in Carroll, Howard Burglaries Police departments in Carroll County and Howard County worked together to apprehend a suspect. Police Identify Body of Suspect in Ellicott City Church Shootings Douglas Franklin Jones, who used St. Peter's food bank, was found dead in the woods Thursday after two women …
Friday, May 4, 2012
The drama club will present two performances of the "play within a play" this weekend.
Clear your schedule tonight or tomorrow and head over for a production students have been working on for months. No More Dead Dogs at Oklahoma Road This information was provided by the media relations office at Carroll County Public Schools in a press release.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Next year school lunches could get a little more expensive.
The Board of Education of Carroll County is seeking feedback on a proposal to increase the price of school meals for the 2012-2013 school year. According to a news release, a price increase is needed to bring the school system into compliance with recent National School Lunch regulations. These regulations require that paid lunch prices gradually increase to an amount equal to or greater than the rate of federal reimbursement received by the school district for meals served to students eligible for free meals. The Board is considering a .25 cent price increase for elementary and middle school lunches. The current cost of an elementary school lunch is $2. At the high school level, the two price categories, regular lunch and super lunch, …
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