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Commission has new town council liaison to look to future
Mt. Airy Economic Development Commission meeting of May 28
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published June 18, 2008
The minutes from the April 23 meeting were presented, reviewed and unanimously approved.
Main Street Manager Kelly Ziad informed the commission that she had been speaking with Gabe Zepp of the Carroll County Economic Development Commission (EDC).
Ziad [more]
Reduction of skate park entry fee raises concern
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published June 18, 2008
At the June 2 Mt. Airy Town Council meeting, a lengthy discussion took place regarding the recently decreased entry fee for the Mt. Airy Skate Park located within Watkins Park on Rt. 27.
After some research which included [more]
Back from Africa – A musical odyssey
As published June 18, 2008
Kim Sandifer, from the Mt. Airy area and member of Howard Chapel-Ridgeville United Methodist Church of Mt. Airy, has returned from a musical odyssey to Africa, and will share her adventures with friends and community on Sunday, June 22. Worship and program begin at [more]
People in the news...
As published June 18, 2008
Lafayette College has named 704 students to the Dean’s List for the spring 2008 semester. The names were announced by Hannah Stewart-Gambino, dean of the college. Each of the students earned at least a 3.60 grade point average for the semester out of a [more]
YMCA Family Fun Run set for June 21
As published June 18, 2008
The YMCA will host their second whimsical 5K for the young and young-at-heart on Saturday, June 21 at Baker Park. The race, which also features a one mile run/walk, will treat participants to water balloons, bubbles, silly string, costumed characters, fun stations and more!
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Days End Farm Horse Rescue to host 16th annual Spring Carnival
As published June 18, 2008
Tinkerbell, the spunky roan horse who dazzled spectators at Days End Farm Horse Rescue’s parade to their new farm last month, eagerly awaits visitors at Spring Carnival on Saturday, June 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Spring Carnival is the 16th annual event celebrating [more]
Calling all Howard County artists
As published June 18, 2008
HoCo Open 2008 is a non-juried exhibit held biennially at the Howard County Center for the Arts (HCCA), 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City. Adults, 18 years and older, who live, work or study in Howard County are invited to submit one piece of [more]
Lions accept sponsorship of Jaycees’ former projects
As published June 18, 2008
The Mt. Airy Lions Club announced they will be sponsoring the spring and fall yard sales. The yard sales were formerly sponsored by the Mt. Airy Jaycees.
“Unfortunately, we have lost the Jaycees organization in Mt. Airy. Due to lagging membership, they are turning [more]
Teen center already attracting area youth
Mt. Airy Board of Parks and Recreation meeting of May 15
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published June 4, 2008
In light of the recent town survey and as a result of efforts already underway with the Board of Parks and Recreation (P&R), there is action on the idea for a teen center. Resident Pat Rockinberg, who also serves [more]
Farmer’s market returns to downtown
As published June 4, 2008
Beginning today, June 4 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and continuing every Wednesday afternoon until Oct. 1, the Mt. Airy Main Street Association is again sponsoring the Mt. Airy Farmers Market.
A large number of farmers will be on had for the grand [more]
Local store gets new name and new location
As published June 4, 2008
Main Street Marketplace, a local Mt. Airy business, has changed locations as well as their name. The popular re-sale business is now open at 106 Prospect Road in the castle center across from Prospect Park. Along with the location change, owners Mark and Lori [more]
MAMSA elects new officers
Mt. Airy Main Street Association meeting of May 20
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published June 4, 2008
Mt. Airy Main Street Association (MAMSA) member and secretary John Cherry chaired the meeting.
Cherry gave an overview of recent events within MAMSA which involved the resignation of President Dalia Schulman and whether or not to further address [more]
Concept plan presented for Mt. Airy Inn
Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of May 19
By MICHELLE COOK, Messenger staff
As published June 4, 2008
Frank Illiano presented a concept plan for his next project, a restaurant/office/retail site which will be known as the Mt. Airy Inn to be located just to the north of the Bank of America on S. Main Street.
The [more]
Ordinance involving skateboards on town roads reviewed
Mt. Airy Streets and Roads Commission meeting of May 22
By TONYA M. LEE, Messenger staff
As published June 4, 2008
Commission chair Dawn Adair Johnson extended thanks to Mayor Frank Johnson for the reappointment of Mt. Airy Town Council member Peter Helt as the liaison to Streets and Roads. Johnson also announced there will not be a June [more]
Summer kids series starts with free patriotic concert
As published June 4, 2008
The Carroll County Arts Council launches its sixth season of summer childrens programs with a free concert by the United State Air Force Heritage Brass Quintet on Tuesday, June 17 at 10:30 am. The concert will kick off a nine-week series of concerts, films [more]
Dynamic speaker to visit Mt. Airy June 12
As published June 4, 2008
On Tuesday, May 3 the Journey Through Hallowed Ground (JTHG) was designated by an act of Congress, becoming the 38th National Heritage Area. The area stretches along a 175-mile corridor from Gettysburg, through Maryland and West Virginia, to Monticello and includes 9 presidential homes, [more]
Crehan wins Rhoda-Stark Memorial Award in Gender Studies
As published June 4, 2008
Philip Robert Crehan of Mt. Airy was recently awarded the Rhoda-Stark Memorial Award in Gender Studies at the annual St. Mary’s College of Maryland Awards Convocation.
As the state’s only public honors college St. Mary’s College is ranked as one of the best liberal [more]
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