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Business
It's 4-H Fair Time in Carroll County!
The Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair is a local tradition that brings together a diverse and large crowd to celebrate the rich agriculture and farming history of Carroll County. Th...
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Sports
Olympic Fun Day Is Saturday July 28
There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outsid...
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The Neighborhood Files
Dunk the Commissioner Saturday at Farm Museum
Commissioner Haven N. Shoemaker, Jr. will take up residence in the dunking booth at the Surf and Turf Summertime Fun Festival this Saturday, July 21 at 3 p.m. at the Carroll County Farm M...
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Summer
Thunderstorms, Outages Possible Wednesday Afternoon
The Baltimore Gas and Electric Company is warning customers that it is preparing for possible weather-related power outages Wednesday afternoon, in light of predictions that a thunderstor...
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Restaurant Reviews
Sykesville Business Participates in Howard County Restaurant Weeks
More than 20 area restaurants will be offering special menus during Howard County’s "Farm -2- Table" restaurant weeks starting on July 18. Participating restaurants from Colum...
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Summer
Cooling Centers Open Tuesday and Wednesday
Forecasters are anticipating Code Orange days for Tuesday and Wednesday, July 17 and 18. Because of the anticipated high temperatures and humidity, the Carroll County Department o...
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Business
Farm Fresh: Carroll County Harvest Dates
If you've checked out a local farmers' market or produce stand, you know it's the time of the year to get fresh, local fruits and vegetables. Want to know what produce will be harvested n...
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Business
7-Eleven Gives Away Free Slurpees on July 11
In celebration of 7-Eleven's birthday, you can enjoy a free Slurpee on Wednesday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. "It will mark the 45th birthday of our iconic drink—the Slurpee," sa...