Frederick County News
Lawsuit challenging New Market growth plan tossed
A Frederick County judge has dismissed a legal challenge to growth plans in the town of New Market.
Md. veterinarian finds mission in chicken coops
When Dan Franklin went to veterinary school in the Philippines, it opened his eyes to the poverty in that country and many other parts of the world.
4 hurt in 4-vehicle crash on I-70 near Hagerstown
Maryland State Police say four people are recovering from injuries they suffered in a four- vehicle crash on foggy Interstate 70 near Hagerstown.
Frederick tavern owner objects to $500 fine
A Frederick bar owner says the local liquor board is ignoring the fine line between selling and serving booze.
The Cellar Door's liquor board appeal may go to Circuit Court
The Frederick County Liquor Board voted Monday to sanction a downtown bar after a man who had been cut off from alcoholic beverages earlier in the night bought additional drinks for friends
Frederick's police chief takes job of a lifetime
WTOP's David Burd reports.
Employers add to staffs as holidays near
In the Frederick area, stores looking for holiday help also include Macy's, Target, J.C. Penney and Best Buy. Managers say applicants range from teens to retirees.
Library volunteer builds painstaking history of slavery
David Nathanson sits in front of a microfilm machine at the Maryland Room in the C. Burr Artz Public Library in downtown Frederick. He scrolls through local newspapers, meticulously reading tiny print that is more than 150 years old to pick out text that relates to slavery in the area, including old advertisements.
Hospital workers who refused flu shots face firing
The operator of Frederick Memorial Hospital is threatening to fire 14 workers who refused to get flu shots.
Former Frederick County deputy dies in crash
A former deputy with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office died over the weekend after a motorcycle crash in Virginia.
Korean church wins OK to build in Frederick County
A Korean-American church based in Silver Spring has won approval from the Frederick County Planning Commission for an 800-seat worship center near Sugarloaf Mountain, despite opposition from nearby residents.
Walkersville looks into synthetic marijuana ban
Walkersville could become the third municipality in Frederick County to ban synthetic marijuana as town leaders consider an ordinance that would make sale of the drug illegal in the town.
Truck involved in double fatal had broken brakes
Maryland State Police say a tractor-trailer involved in a double fatality in Frederick County was operating with broken brakes and without a state commercial vehicle registration certificate.
Former deputy gets suspended sentence in sex case
A former Frederick County sheriff's deputy is avoiding jail time for misconduct in a case stemming from allegations he molested a 14-year- old girl.
Frederick police investigating shooting, robbery
Police in Frederick say they're investigating a shooting that's left a man in serious condition.
Frederick County hires new county manager
Lori Depies is the first woman to become county manager in Frederick County's history.
Foreclosures in Frederick County still high
The number of foreclosures in Frederick County is still high -- 45 in September, according to RealtyTrac -- and one major problem, according to housing professionals, is that people wait too long to seek help.
Frederick rescuers save 2 men, 1 officer in water
Frederick County authorities have made two water rescues due to flooding from the Monocacy River.
Potomac River reaching flood stages
In the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, the National Weather Service has a flood warning in effect through Thursday evening for parts of the Potomac River.
Monocacy River nears predicted crest in Md.
70-year-old George Umberger had work to do Tuesday evening as the Monocacy River neared its predicted crest of 21.5 feet.
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