Carroll County Times

MOUNT AIRY — Dave Pyatt Monday resigned as mayor and council president during a council meeting, citing personnel issues as the reason. Peter Helt was named the new council president. Full Story »

A jury will decide how much the town of Hampstead will have to pay to acquire a 10-acre parcel of land from the Oakmont Green golf course after a judge ruled the town proved a need for the land and the irrigation well on it. Full Story »

Sixteen donations, including an anonymous contribution of $3,000, have brought the amount raised in this year’s Holiday Hope campaign to $15,167. Full Story »

Owners of the historic inn in downtown New Windsor are expecting offers from buyers interested in preserving the heritage of the building within the next few weeks. Full Story »

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Carroll County for today into Wednesday morning. Full Story »

Maryland State Police are looking for a man who tried to rob a Manchester liquor store Saturday night. Full Story »

The Hampstead and Westminster police departments will each be holding their annual Shop with a Cop programs Saturday. Full Story »

Power has been restored in Hampstead, according to a BGE spokeswoman. Full Story »

The Carroll County Board of Education has decided to hire a firm to run its search for a new schools superintendent to replace Charles Ecker, who is retiring next year. Full Story »