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Youths learn from crime investigation program
 | | The Sykesville Police Department held the final day of its Junior CSI Program on June 25 in Sykesville. Middle school-aged students searched for evidence on a mock crime scene set up by the Sykesville Police Department as a final activity. Cecilia Ariola-Adams, 11, picks up a piece of evidence and marks it with a flag. / KEN KOONS PHOTO |
Laura Petersen 02.JUL.08
Youths dusted, photographed and marked crime-scene evidence on the final day of the Sykesville Police Department’s Junior CSI Program on June 25 in Sykesville.
After meeting weekly in June to learn crime scene investigation skills, 30 local youths were put the test to see if they could identify the culprit of a mock crime set up by the Sykesville Police Department.
“We’ve got some really sharp kids in our community,” Sykesville Police Chief John R. Williams Jr. said. “They’ve asked some really insightful and tough questions throughout the program.” (See full story) |
Setting goals, varying routines key to exercising
 | | Lovell Williams, Maggie Schroeder and Kristen Evans play basketball at the Westminster municipal pool June 25. / MARY SCOTT PHOTO |
Mary Scott 02.JUL.08
Some people say they don’t have the time to do it. Some people may be intimidated by the thought of doing it.
The health benefits of physical activity are have been widely researched and are nearly indisputable, but despite the facts, there are still many people who don’t exercise.
Physical activity has numerous benefits, including lowering the risks of developing coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (See full story) |
Rapper plans album release concert
 | | Billy Lyve's CD cover for "The Gospel." / SUBMITTED PHOTO |
Laura Petersen 02.JUL.08
Drugs and death may not be common on the streets of Eldersburg, but resident Billy Williams’ delves deeply into both subjects on his new album “The Gospel.”
Under the stage alias Billy Lyve, 28-year-old Williams said he has drawn inspiration from his own life and the lives of others for music.
“I rap about life, the bad and good feelings,” Williams said. “Myself and situations I am going through – my baby and my family and people in my life.” (See full story) |
Dutch band [T]aneytown returns for series of shows
 | | Pictured is the band Taneytown. / SUBMITTED PHOTO |
Kathryn Leiter 02.JUL.08
The guys of [T]aneytown are back for a third Carroll County area tour since fall 2006.
The group has played four shows since arriving in town last Wednesday, and plans on playing four more before heading back overseas. Not only have they been busy playing for crowds at the Taneytown Tavern and the Carroll Arts Center, but they also just inked their first record deal with CoraZong Records, a Dutch-based record company with an American office in Nashville. Corazong also represents Willie Nelson, along with other up-and-coming acts.
“It’s a dream come true basically,” said lead guitarist and songwriter Joost Prinsen. “I mean, this is what you’re working on ever since you start making music. What you want to do is make an album that’s going to get noticed.” (See full story) |
Trade-ins up, trade-in values down
Mary Scott 02.JUL.08
To deal with record gas prices, many people are trading in their sport utility vehicles and pickups for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, according to area car dealerships. However, trade-in values have dropped significantly. An influx of trade-ins began about six or seven months ago, and have steadily increased along with the price of gas, said Dave Kapper, sales manager at Heritage of Westminster.
Ron Howard, certified sales manager at Koons Westminster Toyota, agreed that more and more people are looking to get rid of their gas-guzzling vehicles.
Unfortunately, many car owners are surprised by the trade-in value of their vehicles, Kapper said. (See full story)
25.JUN.08 Take advantage of nearby attractions at the Inner Harbor
25.JUN.08 New group available for teens suffering from loss
25.JUN.08 Future Carroll teachers get new opportunity for success
18.JUN.08 Resident heads to Harvard to show off acting talents
18.JUN.08 Wineries a perfect place to relax
18.JUN.08 Stay cool to avoid heat exhaustion, heat stroke during summer
18.JUN.08 Sykesville to borrow more than planned
04.JUN.08 Officials break ground for new senior and community center
04.JUN.08 Summer is the perfect time to head outdoors
04.JUN.08 Berries, art make a tasty combination
04.JUN.08 Audience members play detective in new take on dinner theater
04.JUN.08 Carroll offers many choices for historical adventures
04.JUN.08 Bikers take to the streets for SIDS awareness
04.JUN.08 Kids grab fishing poles for competition
28.MAY.08 Students see certain perks from donations
28.MAY.08 Town in search of vendors for Apple Butter Market
28.MAY.08 To subset high gas prices, carpooling becoming new trend in transportation
28.MAY.08 Rotary clubs looking for donations toward fireworks
28.MAY.08 Advanced art students show off work by creating exhibition
21.MAY.08 Students practice policing
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