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Mallet Day features different percussion sounds
The musical finale to Frederick Community College's Mallet Day was set to cap a unique opportunity for musicians and fans on Sunday.
Md. man dies in construction-site incident
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says a construction worker is dead after he was run over by a piece of equipment near New Market.
Legionnaires' disease cases on the rise in Frederick County
The number of cases of Legionnaires' disease in Frederick County so far this year is higher than totals for the previous five years, though it is still relatively low.
Local research lab watchdog group marks one year
The Containment Laboratory Community Advisory Committee is keeping a close watch on research laboratories in Frederick County.
An effort to restore Frederick's Golden Mile
Vacant commercial buildings along West Patrick Street are evidence that the area west of U.S. 15 has seen better days, but businesses and volunteers are making long-term investments that reflect optimism about its viability.
Women defends actions amid animal cruelty charges
A Lewistown woman charged with animal cruelty after almost 90 cats were removed from her house said officials have known for years that she had many cats on the property, and even issued a permit for up to 140 animals
Parents fill spots in Maryland HS's marching band
Friday will mark Walkersville High School's first home playoff football game since 1987, but if you're a fan of school fight songs, Walkersville's may be a bit quieter than usual.
Md. woman dies after catching fire in backyard
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says a Mount Airy woman is dead after she caught fire in her backyard.
Md. funding cuts hurt Frederick street repairs
Frederick has drastically whittled down its road maintenance in recent years because the state has cut back the share of highway user revenue it sends Maryland's cities and towns, city officials said.
Frederick shop cleans up with funny soap names
WTOP's David Burd reports.
Some farmers' turkey supplies sell out before Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is nearly here, and turkey supplies at several small Frederick County farms are sold out.
Emmitsburg sewer rates going up
Emmitsburg residents will see an increase in their sewer rates over the next few years to help fund a new, state-mandated wastewater treatment plant.
Bechtel moving 625 jobs from Frederick to Reston
Engineering and project management firm Bechtel Corp. is moving 625 jobs from Maryland to Virginia.
Car stop leads to drug arrest in Frederick
Undercover Frederick police officers arrested two men on suspicion of possession of marijuana following a traffic stop in the area of Baughmans Lane and Key Parkway, the department reported Sunday
Brunswick to host Smithsonian exhibit on travel
Brunswick already has a museum dedicated to rail travel, but next year the city will be the temporary home to a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit on the evolution of travel in America.
Frederick cuts draw protesters to city square
About 60 people protesting decisions by the Frederick County Commissioners to cut funding for various programs. The foursome did get some signatures from that group, as well as from passers-by.
Group rallies against compressor station
A number of Myersville residents have formed a citizens group to oppose a proposed natural gas compressor station on Milt Summers Road, part of the Allegheny Storage Project.
'Tree Army' honored with statue
During the Great Depression, President Franklin D Roosevelt deployed his 'Tree Army,' some 2 million young men who created parks and forestry projects across the nation
Police: Rude woman turns nude
A Frederick family was surprised enough when a strange woman walked into their house in broad daylight and locked herself in a bathroom. Then she emerged from the bathroom naked.
Brothers charged in copper wire thefts
Two brothers indicted Friday in connection with copper thefts face additional charges after being connected to similar crimes in the northern part of the county.
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