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‘Textbook unauthorized practice of law’: Sykesville paralegal faces state charges • Blueprint requirements and declining enrollment weigh on Carroll Schools budget
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Taneytown mayor fires economic development director, shocking business owners

Robert Jones is not the first city employee Miller has fired. In 2023, Miller fired city attorney Jack A. “Jay” Gullo Jr.

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‘Textbook unauthorized practice of law’: Sykesville paralegal faces state charges

The state attorney general accused a Sykesville paralegal firm of misrepresenting its ability to do legal work, billing and affiliations, ultimately harming consumers.

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Blueprint requirements and declining enrollment weigh on Carroll Schools budget

Carroll County’s school board will meet Wednesday to talk about next year’s budget and how declining enrollment and Blueprint requirements affect it.

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Eldersburg residents mobilize ahead of public hearing on development delay

The ordinances aim to put a stop to developments already in the permitting process with Carroll County, including at least five senior housing developments, two cluster subdivisions and a self-storage unit.

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Eldersburg residents push for ‘smart growth’ as permit halt considered

As Carroll County considers temporarily stopping permitting for some types of development in Eldersburg, area residents packed a public hearing.

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‘Dog-sledding dude’ turns heads on Westminster roads

Maryland State Police made contact with a man driving a pack of dogs down Route 32 Monday.

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No. 11 Manchester Valley wrestling starts strong, outlasts Westminster, 42-23

A strong mix of veteran leaders and talented newcomers helped Manchester Valley wrestling win its first county dual of the new season.

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Tom Zirpoli: Children must have fewer pencils, says the billionaire | COMMENTARY

Donald Trump’s claims of building “the greatest economy in the history of our country” doesn’t hold water, writes Tom Zirpoli.

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