Union Bridge News

Carroll County residents are on their way to voting for five commissioners by district after lawmakers and the public spent two years debating what the district lines would be. via Gazette.Net

“Don't do anything with the refund until I decide whether”

The man, sporting a nice shirt and slacks, and his wife, in a white sweater, brown slacks and heels, present a picture of prosperity as they sit in Hagerstown City Hall. via Herald-Mail

“I thought it would be a fun thing to do”

A tree, or even 20, grows at West Middle As part of the school's efforts to become more "green," sixth-graders at West Middle School celebrated National Arbor Week on Monday by planting more than 20 trees at ... via Westminster Eagle

“Otherwise, it would be impossible”

Lehigh Cement Co. has asked the state if it would be willing to amend an agricultural land easement to allow the company to expand its operations, which include a transportation line between its New Windsor ... via Carroll Co. Times

The history of civil rights activism in Carroll County is long, rich and complex - a history that cannot be adequately covered in a column such as this, even if continued over several months. via Carroll Co. Times

“Most of my siblings are on medication, and I don't want to be”

While many people start off the new year eager to begin a new workout regime, trainers and other experts say planning and setting realistic goals are key to ensuring that exercise does not become a passing ... via Carroll Co. Times

“I will certainly defer to local courtesy on this”

Members of the House Environmental Matters Committee were asked at a hearing Friday to give local courtesy to a Carroll bill establishing five commissioners by district. via Carroll Co. Times

“I can't because it's my [livelihood].”

New eBay pricing and policies that go into effect today are causing some users to think twice before buying and selling on the World Wide Web. via Carroll County Online

“It gives us an overall goal for our community.”

In a town where little growth has occurred in nearly two decades, the updated master plan is practically a replica of the previous plan, with no new residential areas scheduled. via Carroll County Online

For 15 weeks during 1910, James L. Switzer wrote a series of "Reminiscences" that were published in the Union Bridge Pilot. via Carroll County Online

DYLAN SLAGLE/STAFF PHOTO Emergency personnel respond to a fire at the Lehigh cement plant in Union Bridge Tuesday afternoon. via Carroll Co. Times

Maryland Department of the Environment officials were assessing possible damage to a Frederick County creek after a tractor-trailer overturned near Union Bridge yesterday and spilled dry cement. via The Baltimore Sun

“I certainly have no reservations or second thoughts about the direction that we're moving.”

More than 20 people spoke before the Carroll County Board of Commissioners yesterday at a public hearing on the creation of a county police force, many reiterating their opposition to the idea and their desire for a referendum on the issue.

Some said they want to maintain and expand the local sheriff's office rather than begin developing a countywide force with an appointed police chief, as a proposed ordinance details.

'I'm not really convinced that a move to a county police force is the right move at this time,' said Wayne Hollenbaugh, an Eldersburg resident who has lived in Carroll since the 1970s. Read more

Carroll County residents will see a familiar plan this year to divide the county into five commissioner districts. via Gazette.Net

“We were completely shocked that a load of biosolids ended up at that facility”

Biosolids found earlier this month at a property on Bruceville Road in Keymar were ordered to be delivered at Lehigh Cement Co.'s Union Bridge plant, said plant manager Kent Martin. via Carroll Co. Times

“Whatever we do should be in the spirit of the referendum”

Carroll County legislators plan to reintroduce a bill establishing five commissioners by district that failed two years earlier as well as draft legislation that will allow residents to have a say in the ... via Carroll Co. Times

By now everyone must know about the terrible accident that occurred this morning on Union Bridge Road. via Duxbury Clipper

“They really make this fun for everyone”

It's something akin to a rock concert on Saturday evenings at the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster. via Westminster Eagle

Maryland State Police are looking for suspects in a string of burglaries around the region in which automated teller machines were stolen from businesses. via Carroll Co. Times