County officials are considering zoning changes for cluster subdivisions and age-restricted housing while updating local rules for accessory dwelling units to comply with state law.

Residents stressed concerns about cuts to services for people with disabilities at the state level and to federal healthcare programs after the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year.

Roaring and Kickin’ It Together is an inclusive community kickball event, where clients from Penn-Mar Human Services and The Arc of Carroll County, Lions, and local youth volunteers, Finksburg Baseball, and members of the Westminster High School Football team, came together for a day of kickball, food, dance, friendship, and community. The event was held […]

A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit accusing State’s Attorney Haven Shoemaker, Special Counsel Allan Culver and Community Education Liaison Timothy Weber of portraying Anthony Birdsong as guilty after his acquittal.

The urgency of the measles spread has increased, as the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two measles-associated deaths Tuesday in Lancaster County, which borders Cecil County and Harford County.

A recent scam attempt using the names of real church members shows how scammers use emotional appeals and urgency to make fraudulent requests seem legitimate, Carroll County Detective Jason Ehrhart said.

One of six K-9s with the sheriff’s office, Koda is trained in narcotics detection, tracking people, article searches and obedience. Koda is taking over for Lazar, a German shepherd who retired in April.

The money for fiscal year 2027 will continue funding for a full-time prosecuting attorney and a crime analyst, who earn $150,860 and $87,755, respectively, as well as the Drug Task Force and other initiatives, Haven Shoemaker said.