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Md. veterinarian living childhood dream
Most children have an idea of what they want to be when they grow up -- whether it's an astronaut, baseball player or doctor -- but few get to live out that childhood dream. Laura Page Warden, veterinarian and co-owner of the Green Valley Animal Hospital in Ijamsville, is one of those lucky few.
Robbery leads to discovery of marijuana-growing operation in Frederick
A report of a robbery led to the discovery of an indoor marijuana-growing operation and the arrest of the Frederick man who police say operated it
Public transit use in Frederick Co. doubles in last decade
About four years ago, Suzanne Carroll made a choice that almost 3,000 workers old enough to drive in Frederick County made in 2011 -- she began to commute by public transit. Her commute is now less hectic, despite occasional MARC train delays, she said.
Frederick Co. sets transportation priorities
Road improvements to handle traffic from planned development and increased commuter bus capacity should be top transportation priorities, according to county planners.
Disabled man's death in custody ruled homicide
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says the death of a man with Down syndrome while he was in police custody has been ruled a homicide.
Police had tracked slain drug dealer for weeks
Court records show that a suspected Frederick drug dealer was under police surveillance for more than six weeks before he was killed.
Juvenile charged with thefts from Frederick cars
Police say they've charged a juvenile with stealing from cars in downtown Frederick.
Family 'thankful to God' UMd. student survived shooting
An Urbana man is thankful his stepson was not seriously injured during a College Park shooting that left two people dead.
Suspect arrested in Dec. slaying of Frederick man
Suspect in Dec. slaying of Frederick, Md. man arrested at JFK Airport
Frederick mayor announcing re-election goals
Frederick Mayor Randy McClement is preparing for a re-election run.
Montel Williams pairs with Fort Detrick on research deal
The Army will collaborate with Montel Williams' company and the University of Wisconsin on a brain-stimulation device for people with balance and walking problems.
Remains are missing Va. man's
Skeletal remains found last summer beside New Design Road are those of a Virginia man who disappeared 19 months ago under suspicious circumstances Oscar Velasco Montano, 29, of Springfield, was last seen July 9, 2011, by a co-worker at his construction job at Tysons Corner Center, a shopping mall in McLean His family reported him missing two days later
Md. Delegate Clagett running for Frederick mayor
State Delegate Galen Clagett says he's running for mayor of Frederick.
Money raised for Md. family affected by fire
Community members have pledged more than $63,000 to a family that lost two daughters in a Frederick County fire.
Teddy bears tag along with Frederick police
Cuddly bears help children in traumatic situations cope, police say.
Arrest made in Frederick jewelry store robbery
Fairfax, Va., man arrested in Frederick, Md., jewelry store robbery; value over $150,000
3,000 residents turn out at Chick-fil-A to help Myersville fire victims
As a local family copes with the tragic loss of two young sisters, more than 3,000 supporters showed up Tuesday night for a fundraiser at the Chick-fil-A in Frederick.
Frederick police investigating armed robbery at Colonial Jewelers
Frederick City police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at about 1:35 p m at Colonial Jewelers in downtown Frederick, according to Chief Thomas Ledwell Several people inside the store were exposed to pepper spray, Ledwell said A supervisor at the county's Emergency Communication Center said several ambulances were dispatched to the area Ledwell said police have put a lookout for three black suspects, driving a dark-colored Ford F-150 pickup truck
Flu leads to precautions at Maryland churches
After Father Kevin Farmer, of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Frederick, fell ill with the flu a couple of weeks ago, he began to pay close attention to warnings about prevention measures at the church.
Cause of fatal Myersville fire still unknown
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the house fire that claimed the lives of two young sisters and injured several members of a Myersville family.
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