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False active shooter report at Carroll Hospital prompts safety alert • Church in a commuter lot: In Carroll, Ash Wednesday services to go
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Taneytown City Council appoints new member after 5 months with vacant seat

After more than five months with a vacant seat, Taneytown’s city council has selected a new member.

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False active shooter report at Carroll Hospital prompts safety alert

A false report of an active shooter at Carroll Hospital in Westminster prompted a safety alert at the hospital Wednesday morning. There is no danger to any patients or staff at the hospital.

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Church in a commuter lot: In Carroll, Ash Wednesday services to go

“Ashes to go” services offer a moment of prayer for Baltimore-area worshippers who can’t attend an Ash Wednesday church service.

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Drive-by Ashes in Mt. Airy on Ash Wednesday | PHOTOS

Anke Deibler, Pastor at Calvary Lutheran Church in Mt. Airy offered ashes and a prayer from 6am to 8am for the faithful and commuters on Ash Wednesday at Woodbine Park and Ride. in Mt. Airy.

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Indoor Track and Field Championships | PHOTOS

Local athletes compete in the indoor track and field state championships at Prince Georges’ Sports Complex on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

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Maryland Human Services could face withheld funds because of budgeting problems

Legislative analysts want Maryland to withhold $750,000 from the DHS until the agency provides a more complete accounting of spending on programs.

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Report: Maryland to gain billions in revenue throughout Sphere’s construction

Sphere coming to National Harbor will generate billions of dollars in revenue and create thousands of jobs across Maryland, according to a new analysis.

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Hakeem Jeffries pressures Maryland to redistrict; Senate president holds firm

Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries went to the Maryland statehouse Wednesday to press state Senate President Bill Ferguson to pass a new congressional map.

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