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Organic dairy farm named SWCD cooperator of the year

Award announced during virtual annual banquet Misty Valley Farm was named “Cooperator of the Year” by Carroll Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) during the 76th annual meeting held virtually Oct. 22. Misty Valley Farm, located in Washington Twp., is owned and operated by Matthew and Martha Miller, their four children and Matt’s parents, John and Susan.  The family operates an organic grass-based dairy. The family established  the operation in 1992 with a vision for a better life for future generations of the family, growing the business and the transition to organic. SWCD Ag Technician Joe Mayle introduced the winner

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COVID-19 death toll rises to nine in Carroll County

By Carol McIntire Editor Carroll County General Health District officials reported two additional COVID-19 -related deaths during a report to county commissioners Nov. 5. Director of Nursing Kelly Engelhart said both of the deceased are in the 65-and-over age category. As of the morning of Nov. 9, there were 296 confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in the county and 92 active cases. That is an increase of over 60 cases from a week ago Engelhart said there were 340 persons on quarantine or monitoring last week. About 200 dropped off this week. Most of those were related to an

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PPE distribution set in Union Twp.

Union Township trustees plan to distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to township residents Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. until noon at the township hall, located at 4155 Scio Rd.

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Chamber welcomes new director

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau officials welcomed  Anna Bolanz as the new executive director last week. A Carroll County native, Bolanz brings several years of

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