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Endurance event to attract 20K people to Frederick
An endurance competition is expected to bring more than 20,000 people to the Frederick area this weekend.
Tough Mudder may bring in more than 20K people to area
Frederick is ready to welcome 27,000 people expected to compete in the Tough Mudder endurance competition at Crumland Farm on Saturday and Sunday.
School's garden helps needy families in Frederick Co.
A garden at New Market Middle School planted last winter has yielded more than 400 fruits and vegetables for families in need.
Van Hollen tabbed to rebut Ryan
Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen is helping the Obama administration counter Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan.
Throwing it to win it at Maryland's horseshoe championship
Horseshoe pitching is generally associated with a relaxing day at a backyard barbecue, but the competition was intense Saturday at Frederick's Maryvale Park
Steps taken to keep Md. fair free of swine flu
Organizers of the 150th Great Frederick Fair are taking steps to ensure the event is free of the swine flu after the illness was detected in animals at other state fairs.
$130,000 in trucks, equipment stolen in Md.
Frederick County authorities are investigating the theft of $130,000 worth of trucks and equipment from an Ijamsville landscaper.
Md. cider maker celebrates 1st press of season
Apples have a cherished place in American values. From Johnny Appleseed to apple pie, the United States wouldn't seem the same if apples had not appeared on the plates and in the cups of our forebears.
Md. man sentenced to 10 years in robbery
The man who shot a robbery victim in the leg has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Frederick woman hospitalized after snake bite
A professional snake trapper is recovering after being bitten in the finger by a poisonous copperhead snake in Maryland.
Frederick schools may relax cellphone rules
Frederick County public school officials say they're considering relaxing restrictions on student cellphone use.
Frederick man gets 30 years for molesting 2 kids
A Frederick man is serving a 30-year sentence for molesting two children in his care.
Middletown Middle School names track after teacher
The Middletown Middle School PTSA is renaming their newly renovated track the Dave R. Grove Track for his 40 years of service to the school.
Frederick County school buses equipped with stop sign cams
School buses in Frederick County now have electronic eyes, watching drivers who blow past stop signs extended from school buses.
Frederick officials show off school bus cameras
Frederick County authorities are showing off some technology designed to catch drivers who illegally pass school buses.
Hood College opens 120th academic year
Hood College freshmen will have an opportunity to pilot one new academic program while continuing two others as they start the 2012-13 school year.
Ex-state trooper pleads guilty to assault
A former state trooper who threatened to kill a woman has pleaded guilty to assault.
High-wheel rider seriously hurt in Md. race
Authorities say a high-wheel bicyclist from Kentucky is in serious but stable condition at a hospital after she was hurt in a race in Maryland.
Possible Frederick mayoral candidates sizing up political field
Mayor Randy McClement and possible political challengers are beginning to jockey toward the starting gate.
Nostalgia, love of cycling unite at high wheeler race
About two years ago, Eric Rhodes and two friends traveled to England to take part in a penny farthing bicycle race
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