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1. Carroll County Farm Museum hits 60th anniversary (americanfarm.com) — Westminster's Carroll County Farm Museum is celebrating 60 years, with county commissioners formally recognizing its anniversary and praising the staff and volunteers who keep local agricultural history alive. Once the county almshouse, the property evolved into a museum that now anchors the community's farming identity. Leaders say preserving the site helps residents understand and honor Carroll County's rural roots and future.
2. Carroll County files charges against minor in fatal 2025 truck crash in Westminster (cbsnews.com) — Carroll County prosecutors have filed eight juvenile charges, including automobile manslaughter, in connection with the December 2025 truck crash in Westminster that killed Francis Scott Key High School students Seven Rupp and Cash Owings. The truck, carrying five teens, veered off Jasontown Road into Little Pipe Creek; three teens survived. The case proceeds in juvenile court, so the driver's name is not public.
3. Raccoon in Taneytown tests positive for rabies (wbaltv.com) — Carroll County health officials are warning residents after a raccoon found near York Street and Route 140 in Taneytown tested positive for rabies, and they're urging anyone possibly exposed to call for a risk assessment. To help protect pets, the Health Department will hold a low‑cost rabies vaccination clinic Sept. 20 at the Ag Center in Westminster, and they're reminding families to avoid contact with wild or stray animals.
4. Where Maryland Remembers: 9/11 Memorials and 25th Anniversary Events Across the State (mdbaynews.com) — Carroll County's 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Public Safety Training Center on Kate Wagner Road in Westminster is expected to return around 8:30 a.m., though 2026 details aren't posted yet. A statewide roundup explains where and when Maryland communities will mark the attacks' 25th anniversary, from stair climbs and motorcycle rides to solemn wreath-layings. It's a useful starting point if you plan to attend or volunteer locally.
5. Sunflower Season Is Here: The Best Farms To Visit In Maryland (thebaynet.com) — Sunflower season is in full swing, and one of the featured pick-your-own spots is The Sunflower Garden on Manchester Road in Westminster, giving locals an easy day-trip option close to home. The roundup highlights farms across Southern Maryland and beyond, with details on prices, hours, and extra activities like hayrides, live music, and kids' attractions. It's a handy guide if you're planning late-summer flower outings.
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