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Mount Airy looks to hire new town administrator • Vanessa’s Corner Pub on Liberty Road damaged by fire
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

5 injured in asphalt collapse at Carroll Hospital construction site

Five people were injured at a construction site at Westminster’s Carroll Hospital Tuesday.

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Mount Airy looks to hire new town administrator

“The town administrator handles the day-to-day operations of the town,” Mount Airy Mayor Larry Hushour said. “The town administrator oversees planning and zoning, the police department, public works, community development and engineering. That’s most of the town employees.”

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Vanessa’s Corner Pub on Liberty Road damaged by fire

A neighborhood restaurant on Liberty Road, just west of Eldersburg, was seriously damaged in a fire early Wednesday, fire officials reported.

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Landowners fight ruling granting access to private property for Piedmont powerline surveys

PSEG was contracted by PJM, the organization responsible for operating and planning Maryland’s electric grid, to build a 67-mile power line that would run through Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties.

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Allegany latest Maryland county to partner with ICE on immigration enforcement

The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office became the eighth Maryland agency to join what is known as the 287(g) program in June, agreeing to serve warrants on immigrants on behalf of ICE.

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Over 3,800 accusers filed sex abuse claims in race to beat caps on Child Victims Act

In the two-month period between new caps being approved and taking effect in child sex abuse damages, more than 3,800 accusers came forward.

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MDOT revokes ‘DEPORTM’ vanity plate, adds it to banned list

One Maryland driver had their “DEPORTM” vanity license plate revoked last month because it failed to meet the Motor Vehicle Administration’s standards for personalized plates.

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Energy rift grows between Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland legislature

A conflict is growing between Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland General Assembly over the best ways to generate energy and lower utility bills for state residents.

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Maryland Dems target GOP over Trump bill. Republicans slam the state’s higher taxes.

As Republicans blast the majority party over higher taxes, the Maryland Democratic Party has waged a social media war against Republicans over President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.”

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Orioles routed by Rangers, 10-2, as Adolis García gets his revenge

Orioles rookie Brandon Young and reliever Matt Bowman allowed seven runs in a loss to Texas, with Adolis García doing most of the damage.