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Frederick County fined $9,600 in wastewater flap
The Maryland Department of the Environment says Frederick County has agreed to pay a $9,600 penalty for allowing excessive levels of contaminants in wastewater released into the Potomac River in 2010 and 2011.
Myersville doesn't want natural gas facility
The Frederick County town of Myersville is saying no to Dominion Resources' plan for a natural gas compressor station near the intersection of Interstate 70 and state Route 17.
Frederick could grow with 550-acre annexation
The mayor and Board of Aldermen had their first public chance Wednesday to see what the city might gain or lose by annexing 550 acres.
Md. towing company owner charged with assault
A Frederick towing company owner and former mayoral candidate has been charged with assault following a dispute with a man.
Lee's 'lost orders' star in Md. Civil War exhibit
The "lost orders"" of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee are the latest attraction at the Monocacy (mah-NAH'-kah-see) National Battlefield near Frederick.
Frederick mayor to give update on his goals
Frederick Mayor Randy McClement is preparing to highlight his achievements and discuss his goals for the remainder of his first term.
Md. boy, church settle big splinter injury suit
A Thurmont boy who was injured by a giant splinter on a big wooden slide has reached a $60,000 settlement with the Rocky Ridge church that owns the attraction.
US vets mix regret, detachment on Iraq violence
Just months after the U.S. military departed, violence in Iraq is increasing. Hundreds of people have died in recent weeks in bombings and drive-by shootings, some claimed by al-Qaida insurgents.
Homes in Frederick built with geothermal heat
Geothermal energy, which helps cool homes in the summer and heat in the winter, has been around for many years but people are becoming more aware of the technology thanks to federal and state tax credits designed to make the renewable energy more affordable, said Jim Aaron, president of Total Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning in Smithsburg. Some power companies also offer grants.
Family of Robyn Gardner breaks silence
The siblings of Robyn Gardner, the 35-year-old Frederick woman who went missing in Aruba last August, say they have faith that their sister is alive and they are speaking publicly for the first time in a bid to renew coverage of Gardner's disappearance.
Voltaggio hopes to serve aces at chef challenge
Celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio is not known for his tennis skills, but he will look to serve a couple of aces Monday.
London looms large for Frederick High grad
The early years of Vikas Gowda's international discus-throwing career included two Olympic appearances, but had more bummers than breakthroughs
Emmitsburg officials hope for downtown revitalization
"The square is the soul of the town, and we want to launch a redevelopment there," says Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs.
Frederick schools get grant for summer program
Frederick County public schools have received a federal grant to start a summer learning program for students at Monocacy schools.
New policy aimed at lowering Md. student suspensions
Maryland education officials have approved changes to the state's discipline policy that are intended to reduce suspensions and expulsions.
3 stabbed during melee in Frederick Co.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office is investigating a bloody melee early Tuesday morning that sent four people to area hospitals, including three who were suffering from stab wounds.
4 hurt, 1 seriously, in Frederick, Md., brawl
Frederick County authorities say about 60 people were involved in an outdoor brawl that left four young men injured, including one who was seriously stabbed.
Hood College alumna leaves $644K for scholarship
A 1933 graduate of Maryland's Hood College and her husband have left more than $640,000 to the school for the establishment of a scholarship fund.
Worcester County cancels burn ban
Worcester County has canceled a burn ban that has been in effect since the first week in July.
Fort Detrick has no plans for contamination warnings
The chief environmental officer at Fort Detrick says the Army has no plans to post signs warning of potential chemical contamination in surface water.
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