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Upon completing her tenure as a Hampstead Elementary School teacher, Teresa McCulloh has taken the reins of the Carroll County Education Association, a union that represents teachers, guidance counselors and registered nurses in the county.

HAMPSTEAD - From an offensive standpoint, there was plenty to be happy about in the North Carroll dugout following the team's Game 1 win against visiting New Oxford in the second round of the South Penn League playoffs.

School leadership to work toward goal of achieving recertification as Green School

On July 1, New Windsor State Bank employees were recognized for their service to the bank and their customers.

During the month of May, Jiffy Mart locations in Carroll County participated in a campaign to "Give Thanks. Give Hope." for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Carroll County's government is in the midst of approving the transfer of more than $3 million to the eight city and town governments under a revenue-sharing agreement that goes back decades.

English players in midst of a 10-day exchange program with Maryland Express

But officials urge swimmers to use caution

Hair Cuttery hair salon will donate back-to-school haircuts to children in need this August. From Aug. 1-15, for every child up to age 18 who purchases a haircut, one free haircut certificate will be donated to an underprivileged child in that same community. Local participating locations are at...

Natalie Phillips, of Manchester, achieved the honors list at Fairleigh Dickinson University, in Madison, N.J., for the spring 2015 semester.

North Carroll Senior and Community Center is located at 2328 Hanover Pike, Greenmount. The center's phone number is 410-386-3900. Schedules are subject to change. Lunch is served at noon.

The North Carroll branch of the Carroll County Public Library, 2255 Hanover Pike, Greenmount, will offer the following programs this week. Registration is required only where noted. For more information, call 410-386-4480.

Worry is a 9-year-old female Chihuahua. She is shy and takes a bit of time to get comfortable with new humans, but once she does, she loves to go on walks, enjoy play time, and curl up with friends. She is available for adoption with a $70 donation.

The Parrots Nest of Maryland opened Jan. 7 at 4508 Lower Becklysville Road, Hampstead. The bird-only pet shop, owned by Brian Livesay, specializes in domestic hand-fed birds of all types. The store offers birds, cages, toys and food; and bird sitting on a limited basis, with a maximum of 10 days....

For the second year in a row, the Manchester fire company - which is also celebrating 130 years of service to the community - will host Manchester's National Night Out.

The Carroll County Board of Education's Security Advisory Committee will meet Friday at West Middle School to discuss the implementation of the school system's security policies and procedures.

Hibbett Sporting Goods plans to open a new location this fall at North Carroll Plaza in Hampstead. The store anticipates employing eight full-time and part-time team members. The national sporting goods retailer, based in Birmingham, Ala., currently has three Maryland locations.

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 60 years at the Maryland Division of Corrections Tuesday after being found guilty of the sexual abuse of children in Taneytown.

The North Carroll Titans Rec Football & Cheerleading Program has a new way to raise money for its 2015 season. The inaugural Punt, Pass and Kick fundraising event will be held at the Titans' home field, at 1 Victory St. in Manchester, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4.

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