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FCC presidential finalist see school as 'rising star'
Quintin Bullock, a finalist for the president's job at Frederick Community College, says he wants to make "a difference."
Website still advertising revoked doctor's services
The medical license of a Frederick physician was revoked months ago, but a website is still advertising the doctor's services to those browsing the Internet.
Fewer illegal immigrants identified in Md. county
Frederick County sheriff's deputies say they're arresting fewer illegal immigrants.
City of Frederick announces Transparent Frederick
The City of Frederick announced the release of Transparent Frederick on Tuesday.
Thurmont ponders changing sewer-rate system
Changes to Thurmont sewer rates could become a reality for town residents as early as April.
Grade school reverses ban on Valentine's cards
Paper hearts are welcome again at a Frederick County elementary school after parents protested a ban on Valentine's Day cards.
Fire causes heavy damage to Ijamsville home
A fire caused heavy damage to a home in the 9000 block of Ritchie Court in Ijamsville Sunday night.
Mealey's Table restaurant to return to New Market
The talk of the town in New Market is the return of a restaurant many consider the anchor of the town's retail main street.
Treeland Nurseries in Frederick closes
The economy has taken its toll on many businesses, and Treeland Nurseries is one of them.
Frederick pizza shop robbed at gunpoint
Frederick police are looking for two men who robbed a pizza shop at gunpoint.
Age can't stop the beat for 88-year-old dance student
It took more than 70 years for Jim Jeffrey to get back on the dance floor. Now, nothing holds him back.
Proposed tax on bullion, gold coins draws concern from business owner
Matt Lerner relies on the wink of gold bullion to draw shoppers into his downtown Frederick coin shop But lately, the gleam in stores like his has attracted some unwanted attention from state lawmakers
Brunswick residents, officials gather to discuss racist graffiti
As police continue to investigate who is responsible for racist graffiti found earlier this month near Brunswick, residents have their own ideas about why the culprit vandalized the road
Elevated cadmium emission at Fort Detrick reviewed
The Maryland Department of the Environment is looking into "potential violations involving operations and procedures" related to a municipal waste incinerator at Fort Detrick, a state spokesman said this week.
Frederick Co. voters to receive notification of new congressional district
Registered voters in Frederick County will begin receiving the new Voter Notification Cards this week, according to a press release from the Frederick County Board of Elections.
Frederick, Md., eyes camping limits after Occupy
A recent experience with the Occupy movement is prompting Frederick officials to consider limiting camping on city land.
Baseball website hits home run with fantasy enthusiasts
For friends and former co-workers Reggie Yinger and Thad Miller, baseball is more than a game Baseball is a way of life they inherited from their families at a young age.
Bond sale nets Frederick County $6.2 million in savings
Frederick County will save $6 2 million as the result of a bond sale Thursday to refinance outstanding debt.
Fatal fall prompts push for Md. balcony inspection law
A New Market woman whose son died in 2008 after falling through a rotting second-story railing urged state lawmakers Thursday to require balcony inspections in apartments and other multi-family dwellings.
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