Get hooked...on fish farming!

By Carol McIntire
Editor
August 31, 2010

Perhaps one of the best-kept secrets in Carroll County is its suitability for fish farming and the potential to turn a profit in the business.

What does Carroll County offer that makes it special? Full story

Transit on track for record year

By Carol McIntire
Editor
August 31, 2010

Carroll County Transit continues to see growth in ridership.

During a public hearing for the 2010 operating and capital assistance grant last week, Director Patti Manfull said the rural transit system has seen growth in ridership the last several years.

In 2009, ridership increased by 18 percent over the previous year. A total of 32,845 passenger trips were made that year. Full story

Commissioners consider 72 hour grace period

By Carol McIntire
Editor
August 31, 2010

Starting in December 2010, county residents will be able to purchase their dog license online.

Carroll County Commissioners announced last Thursday a new online program will be launched for the 2011 dog license year. Residents of the county purchase and pay for their dog tags online and the county Auditor’s office will mail the tags to the purchaser. Further details will be released prior to December when dog licenses go on sale. Full story