Government reporter, Carroll and Howard counties

Sherry Greenfield

Sherry Greenfield covers the governments for Carroll and Howard counties. Previously she reported on education in Washington County for The Herald-Mail, earning several Maryland Delaware DC Press Association awards. Sherry has more than 30 years of newspaper experience. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Maryland.

Carroll County commissioners are getting a three-part lesson on the county's Transit bus system, months after they considered cutting back service in order to save cash in the county's budget.

Carroll County Times |
Importance of Transit services emphasized as Carroll commissioners consider next year’s budget

August 28, 2024 at 4:51 p.m.

Carroll County commissioners are getting a three-part lesson on the county's Transit bus system, months after they considered cutting back service in order to save cash in the county's budget.

Three Republican lawmakers representing Carroll County in the Maryland General Assembly are urging Congress to pass legislation requiring states to obtain documented proof of citizenship from individuals registering to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.

Carroll County Times |
Carroll lawmakers push to pass law requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote

August 28, 2024 at 4:05 p.m.

Three Republican lawmakers representing Carroll County in the Maryland General Assembly are urging Congress to pass legislation requiring states to obtain documented proof of citizenship from individuals registering to vote...

The stolen 2019 black Infinity QX60 that struck and killed Terry Lee Crowl, 55, of Taneytown, last week has been totaled, according to Osama Feroze, whose wife owns the vehicle.

Carroll County Times |
Vehicle involved in fatal Taneytown crash totaled, 3 other cars still missing from Baltimore shop

August 27, 2024 at 1:32 a.m.

The stolen 2019 black Infinity QX60 that struck and killed Terry Lee Crowl, 55, of Taneytown, last week has been totaled, according to Osama Feroze, whose wife owns the vehicle.

A federal immigration enforcement official on Friday criticized Howard County and its leadership for policies he says cleared the way for a Guatemalan man's release from police custody, allowing him to commit further crimes.

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ICE criticizes Howard County for not cooperating with immigration detainer

August 23, 2024 at 7:49 p.m.

A federal immigration enforcement official on Friday criticized Howard County and its leadership for policies he says cleared the way for a Guatemalan man's release from police custody, allowing him...

The Carroll County State's Attorney's office finds itself a victim of $148 million in budget cuts proposed by Gov. Wes Moore.

Carroll County Times |
Carroll County State’s Attorney’s Office gets $23K cut in funding that targets drug dealers

August 24, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

The Carroll County State's Attorney's office finds itself a victim of $148 million in budget cuts proposed by Gov. Wes Moore.

Carroll County residents and developers may comment on a proposed ordinance to allow builders planning large-scale projects to enter into a Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement with the county.

Carroll County Times |
Carroll officials to hold public hearing on new agreements with developers

August 23, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.

Carroll County residents and developers may comment on a proposed ordinance to allow builders planning large-scale projects to enter into a Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreement with the county.

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office said Thursday they believe two men who reportedly fled the scene of a fatal Taneytown crash are no longer in the area; its Major Crimes Unit will continue to work the case.

Carroll County Times |
Police believe two men involved in fatal Taneytown crash are no longer in the county

August 22, 2024 at 4:17 p.m.

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office said Thursday they believe two men who reportedly fled the scene of a fatal Taneytown crash are no longer in the area; its Major Crimes...

After finding out that the Carroll County government seal was used on three pieces of campaign literature distributed by Greg Malveaux, a candidate for the Board of Education, county officials sent a letter to Malveaux telling him to stop.

Carroll County Times |
School board candidate Malveaux told to stop using Carroll County seal on campaign materials

August 21, 2024 at 4:08 p.m.

After finding out that the Carroll County government seal was used on three pieces of campaign literature distributed by Greg Malveaux, a candidate for the Board of Education, county officials...

As of Wednesday morning, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office is still searching for two men they believe walked away from an early morning crash in Taneytown that killed a motorcyclist.

Carroll County Times |
Police still on hunt for two men involved in fatal Taneytown crash

August 21, 2024 at 5:01 p.m.

As of Wednesday morning, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office is still searching for two men they believe walked away from an early morning crash in Taneytown that killed a motorcyclist.

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men who reportedly fled a fatal vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Taneytown.

Carroll County Times |
Police searching for two men who reportedly fled fatal crash in Taneytown early Tuesday

August 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

The Carroll County Sheriff's Office is looking for two men who reportedly fled a fatal vehicle crash early Tuesday morning in Taneytown.

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