Carroll County has approximately 15,000 homes without power and is working to clear approximately 40 roads blocked by downed trees or debris.
Carroll County anticipates periods of intense rain and sustained wind gusts, and power outages are likely.
Don't understand PlanMaryland? It's a hot topic in Carroll County. Here's why.
Carroll County commissioners adopted a resolution this week requesting a one-year extension.
O'Malley: State will no longer subsidize counties "for stupid land use decisions."
Members of the Westminster Planning and Zoning Commission worked with Taco Bell officials on traffic mitigation for the eatery’s future drive-through window.
Officials are finishing the planning phase of a new interchange on I-795 at Dolfield Boulevard.
The Common Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month.
The county has taken the initiative to use green building supplies in the past decade.
The public is invited to attend the Aug. 29. meeting.
"Getting ahead of the curve" on burgeoning public health menace.
The Carroll County commissioners and delegates signed a Joint Marriage Resolution in June favoring heterosexual marriage. The following letter was submitted by Westminster Patch reader Bob Hollander.
Local political committee members share their thoughts on the debt limit bill.
If you want to see what's happening in Carroll County government this month, consider attending one of these meetings.
Commissioner Doug Howard responds to controversy regarding PlanMaryland.
Heat-related illness is responsible for 941 emergency department visits since July 1 and has claimed six lives so far this year.
The Westminster Common Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month at City Hall.
Commissioners Doug Howard and David Roush spurred discussion about economic development in Carroll County.
The Carroll County commissioners and delegates signed a Joint Marriage Resolution in June favoring heterosexual marriage. The following letter was submitted to the commissioners by the Westminster-Carroll County chapter of PFLAG.
The county commissioners have open work sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Did you know that in July of 1840 a Westminster town law was passed that it was unlawful to "fly kites" on Main Street?
The mayor and Common Council meet the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
Styrofoam and other foam products can now be recycled in Carroll County.
Republican delegates gathered in downtown Annapolis Thursday to deliver thousands of petitions to the Maryland Secretary of State's office.
Notices are posted at the affected area; residents should avoid contact with the water in those areas.
Burke has been the acting county attorney since the position was vacated last spring.
The Health Department announces changes to three Environmental Health programs effective July 1.
Accessing water illegally from fire hydrants carries a hefty fine.
Deadline is next week for putting illegal immigrant in-state tuition law to referendum in 2012.
Readers posted questions and Patch found the answers.
The resolution says that marriage between a man and a woman is the foundation of America's future.
Here is a list of votes taken by the Carroll County Commissioners in May.
Director of Development Larry Twele resigned this week and Director of Administrative Services Cindy Parr resigned last week.
City leaders debated parking and building renovations Monday night.
In response to reader requests, at the beginning of the week, Patch will highlight scheduled meetings for the Westminster Common Council and Carroll County Commissioners.
Commissioner Haven Shoemaker said he knows first-hand how important Shock Trauma is to Maryland residents.
Surdex Corporation considers building a 30,000 sq. ft. facility if airport expansion goes forward.
The job market might be tough but Carroll County is hiring.
Commissioners approved the FY12 budget.
Patch reports on five noteworthy items from Monday night's Common Council meeting.