Sykesville

FIRE* Sykesville: An auto fire on Frederick Road was extinguished in seven minutes by firefighters from Sykesville at 1:27 p.m. Wednesday.

In 15 years, Baldwin's Station has gone from the start-up stage to the forefront of fine dining. On Monday, April 16, the Sykesville restaurant was named Maryland's Favorite Restaurant for 2012 at the 58th McCormick and Company Stars of the Industry Awards Gala. The annual event, held at Martin's West in Baltimore, honored the state's top restaurants in 14 different categories. The Restaurant Association of Maryland tallied thousands of votes cast by the dining public. When the votes were counted, Baldwin's Station ranked ahead of five other finalists from around the state.

Tim Ferguson, Jonathan Herman, Bill Hall, Charles Mullins, Carole Norbeck, Walter White and Maxine Wooleyhand (seeking one of three council seats) were asked these four questions:* What do you view as the town's three most immediate needs?* Considering the anticipated growth in Sykesville, how should the town assure adequate services for its residents (i.e.: water, roads, fire and emergency services, public facilities)?* Do you believe the county and towns can meet the 1994 mandate for 15 percent recycling?