The Harney Volunteer Fire Company's annual carnival will be held, but subject to cancellation if the coronavirus epidemic persists. Carnival Coordinator Rick Shorb said the fire company has not made a decision regarding the possible cancellation of the carnival. The carnival is slated to be held June 22 through June 27 at the Harney Fire Company carnival grounds. Visit the HVFC website at www.harneyfire11.org for any updates or changes.

No decision on Taneytown VFC carnival

Regarding the Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company's (TVFC) annual parade at the city carnival grounds, Sam Perry, carnival chairman, stated staff are having a meeting on May 1 (to make a decision on the carnival). The TVFC's annual carnival is set to be held June 8 through 13.

Ten COVID-19 cases 'reported'

According to the Maryland Department of Health (DOH), there have been ten COVID-19 cases in Taneytown's zip code. The Department has recently begun to list cases by zip code on its website at coronavirus.maryland.gov. While the DOH is not reporting cases or deaths at nursing homes, like Lorien, according to a Baltimore Sun news article dated April 8, two residents tested positive for COVID-19 there.