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Sep 2, 2026

'Back to School' Night hits Main Street tonight, Genova's turns 50, and the county's mail history

'Back to School' Night hits Main Street tonight, Genova's turns 50, and the county's mail history

Plus, O'Lordans turns 21, The Office trivia night, and more

Food & Drinks
Aug 31, 2026

'Back to School' Night returns to East Main Street for a second year this Wednesday, Sept. 2

'Back to School' Night returns to East Main Street for a second year this Wednesday, Sept. 2

Jennifer Yang of Covalent Spirits says last year's progressive dinner brought new shoppers to retailers like East Main Antiques & Furnishings, and the event has added Shop Rebels and live music.

Government
Aug 31, 2026

City honors Genova's To Go with proclamation at 50th anniversary celebration

City honors Genova's To Go with proclamation at 50th anniversary celebration

Council President Tony Chiavacci and Mayor Mona Becker presented the restaurant with a Mayoral Proclamation during Sunday's party at the Westminster location

Local History
Aug 31, 2026

How Carroll County became the first place in America with countywide rural mail delivery

How Carroll County became the first place in America with countywide rural mail delivery

A Main Street marker records the Dec. 20, 1899 order that made Westminster the hub of the nation's first complete county Rural Free Delivery system, built around mail wagons that ran as rolling post offices

Newsletters
Aug 29, 2026

MD 27 repaving starts Sunday night, a county scam alert, and a McDaniel professor's fix for a news desert

MD 27 repaving starts Sunday night, a county scam alert, and a McDaniel professor's fix for a news desert

Plus a Disco Night preview, a sensory-friendly movie showing, homeschool activities and Rec & Parks job openings

Government
Aug 29, 2026

Carroll County warns residents of scam emails impersonating county government

Carroll County warns residents of scam emails impersonating county government

Officials say the fake messages have targeted citizens, zoning applicants, and others; real county email addresses end only in .gov, and no county department will ever ask someone to wire money.

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