Carroll County Daily Headlines newsletter
The state wants to turn a Carroll County farm into an 800-horse training center. Neighbors are pushing back. • Carroll school board excludes 4 books from high school English lessons
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Saturday, June 14, 2025

As Army celebrates 250th birthday, Carroll author celebrates her family’s continuous service

At least one member of Heather Shreve’s family has continuously served in the U.S. Army, since its inception in 1775 —and as the Army celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, Shreve said she’s proud of the “heroic impulse” to serve rooted deep in her family.

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The state wants to turn a Carroll County farm into an 800-horse training center. Neighbors are pushing back.

The state plans to invest $110 million in turning Shamrock Farm in rural Carroll County into a cornerstone for Maryland’s horse racing industry.

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Carroll school board excludes 4 books from high school English lessons

Carroll County’s school board followed recommendations from its Curriculum Council in rejecting four books from high school English classroooms and including 47 others slated for a variety of grade levels and topic areas.

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Miia Illiano, whose family owns Mount Airy businesses, killed in I-70 crash

Miia Illiano, wife of New York J and P Pizza’s Francesco “Frank” Illiano, was killed in a June 10 crash on Interstate 70.

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Carroll County parks event celebrates adaptive recreation community

Carroll County Recreation and Parks’ annual Therapeutic Recreation Day celebrates inclusive recreation for individuals with disabilities

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Maryland Matters: Board of Public Works approves $19.5 million to remove PFAS chemicals from Hampstead water

The Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved a $19.5 million appropriation for Hampstead, which is embarking on a $31 million project to build granular activated carbon filters around town that will remove the contaminant from the drinking water.

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How should Maryland handle juvenile crime? Baltimore-area residents weigh in.

With the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services under new leadership, Baltimore-area residents have mixed opinions about how the state should handle juvenile justice.

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Orioles outlast the rain, Angels in 2-0 win as Charlie Morton notches 10 Ks

The Orioles emerged victorious from a rain-soaked marathon of an evening at Camden Yards on Friday.

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How the Orioles’ Dominican Republic-born bullpen trio is bonding

Orioles relievers Félix Bautista, Seranthony Domínguez and Gregory Soto have bonded over their home country while spending time together.

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Orioles, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office miscommunicated on firearm policy

An Orioles staff member didn’t have a full understanding of the rules for officers invited to participate in the color guard, source says.