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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Rep. Sarah Elfreth’s office evacuated due to suspicious letter

Howard County fire and police responded to the 10400 block of Little Patuxent Parkway around 2:20 p.m. for a report of a suspicious substance received in the mail.

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Raising Carroll recordation taxes will now take 4 of 5 commissioners’ votes

The resolution is intended to “establish a greater level of protection” for taxpayers by making it more difficult for commissioners to approve rate increases, said Commissioner Tom Gordon.

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As AI use grows, many Maryland colleges are letting instructors set the rules

Higher education institutions can set AI guidance at their own pace, and many are leaning away from centralized guidance altogether.

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Baltimore rowhome a Grateful Dead memorabilia shrine, concert venue

On Sunday, he’ll host a fundraiser for Creative Alliance, the Baltimore nonprofit that supports local artists and provides arts education.

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Carroll County sued over delays to Carroll Highlands Self Storage development

A Florida developer is suing Carroll County or allegedly using “arbitrary” and “unreasonable” restrictions to target the planned Carroll Highlands Self Storage project

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Agent Orange monument unveiling, veteran pinning and ‘Huey’ fly-in this Sunday in New Windsor

Babylon Vault Co. also put on the The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall display, which brought hundreds to New Windsor last October.

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Carroll Schools has an AI policy for students, families and staff. Here’s what it says.

Carroll County Public Schools staff says the school system implemented guidelines that met almost every requirement of a new state law a year ago.

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Carroll calendar (Oct. 18-25)

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In School

Samuel Kelly, of Taneytown, has been named to the president’s list for the spring 2026 semester at Youngstown State University, in Ohio. Kelly is majoring in criminal justice. President’s list honorees must be full-time undergraduate students with a 4.0 GPA for least 12 semester hours of classes. President’s list students are also named to the […]

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