Weather: Stormy Wednesday gives way to steamy afternoons • 2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Little Locals Town and Gym lets families work, play
Carroll County Daily Headlines Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | | |
| | | | | Police say a Hampstead man flashed a fake Secret Service badge at the Carroll County Regional Airport, trying to buy a jet for his “presidential campaign.” | | | | | Showers and thunderstorms are expected to make for a soggy Wednesday across the Baltimore region before a hotter, more humid pattern settles in for the remainder of the workweek. | | | | | Since opening in May, the play cafe has drawn nearly 1,200 families to its miniature town and jungle gym, blending imaginative play with a space for parents to unwind. | | | | | “We’ve had the privilege of serving generations of families, farmers, pet owners, gardeners, and neighbors,” the Mount Airy co-op announced. “We could not have asked for a better community to serve.” | | | | | National Night Out Tuesday at the carnival grounds in Manchester. | | | | | The Mount Airy Town Council unanimously rejected a plan to annex 60 acres north of Watersville Road for an Elite Baseball sports complex. | | | | | A Hampstead man faces assault and firearms charges after allegedly shooting at a delivery van during a road rage incident in Westminster on Saturday. | | | | | Bradley Smith publishes three free, monthly magazines for Carroll audiences: Westminster Living, Mount Airy Living and South Carroll Living. | | | | | Detectives traced illicit files shared on Kik back to Armstrong’s Sykesville home while he was stationed with the Navy in Connecticut. He’s held without bond until his October sentencing. | | | | | Harlan Coben will discuss his new memoir, Chris Bohjalian brings his “Flight Attendant” follow-up, and Jodi Picoult tops the county’s first-ever book festival — with tickets selling fast. | | | | | Harmony Hub Health owner Michele Postol is one of five finalists competing in the 2026 Carroll Biz Challenge for a $10,000 grand prize. | | | | | | FROM SUN MARKETING Trusted journalism will always be at the heart of The Baltimore Sun. But now, subscribers are unlocking something extra that makes everyday life more affordable. Discover how The Sun Club brings exclusive national and local discounts right to your neighborhood. | |
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