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Misinformation cause of worry for some
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of Feb. 19
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published March 4, 2009
Several parents attended with their children to voice concerns about the rumored closing of the skate park. Council liaison Gary Nelson briefed them on the history of the discussion on this issue. Closing the skate park has never been [more]
MAMSA is planning a lot of activities throughout the year
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of Feb. 17
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published March 4, 2009
Main Street Manager Kelly Ziad informed the group there would be a national Main Street Community convention in Chicago in March. This year’s theme is technology and its potential uses for Main Street communities. If anyone from the [more]
Mixed Martial Arts Studio comes to Mt. Airy
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published March 4, 2009
The study of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has been growing since the media hyped the discipline on several shows recently. While some of the matches are intense and bloody, not all aspects of this sport are over the top.
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Commission begins planning for future
Economic Development Commission meeting of Feb. 25
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published March 4, 2009
The Economic Development Commission (EDC) met this month and several topics were discussed briefly even though they did not have a quorum.
EDC member Gene Lichtman raised the issue of who was still actually on the commission as [more]
Master Plan discussion begins
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Feb. 23
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published March 4, 2009
Due to the absence of action items this month, the Planning and Zoning Commission instead held a working session for its normal meeting.
During this meeting the commission reviewed the areas around town which are in the proposed annexation [more]
2009 Main Street Heat chili cookoff
As published March 4, 2009
Saturday, April 4 will mark the return of the Mt. Airy Main Street Association’s annual chili cookoff. Held this year at the Firemen’s Carnival Grounds, this International Chili Society-sanctioned event will host over 25 cooks hoping to win the coveted first prize, qualifying them [more]
Troop 268 participates in Klondike Derby
As published March 4, 2009
Boy Scout Troop 268 participated in the Klondike Derby at Patapsco State Park on Jan. 23-25. Each patrol had a sled that they loaded with equipment needed for camping and survival. The boys had to pull the sled through an obstacle course that challenged [more]
Damascus Community Bank announces annual scholarship awards
As published March 4, 2009
The Larry L. Moxley Memorial Scholarship, established in 1999, and the Damascus Community Bank Business Scholarship, established in 1996, are awarded to assist deserving high school seniors, majoring in business, attain a two- or four-year degree.
Graduating high school seniors from Damascus High School, [more]
New Windsor State Bank announces Hometown Heroes contest
A salute to local veterans, military and law enforcement personnel
As published March 4, 2009
New Windsor State Bank (NWSB) recently announced the launch of its Hometown Heroes contest, which gives Carroll County an opportunity to honor those who make a difference in the community.
The NWSB Hometown Heroes contest is open to all military personnel (active, reserve, guard [more]
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