New head coach Joshua A. Smith is set to take the reins of Carroll County High School football and he’s gearing up for a season that’s not just about touchdowns, but integrity and sportsmanship on and off the field.

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    There are two special events worth your attention coming to town this Friday and the next. One of them is the Blues, and the other is Baroque and Brews. How’s that for some fortuitous alliteration?