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VOTER VOICES: Frederick Co. residents talk health care, transportation — and guns
As Marylanders prepare to head to the polls, WTOP headed to Frederick County, Maryland, to find out what’s at stake for residents and local party leaders with under a month left until the 2018 elections.
5 months ago -
In Md. Senate district with tightest race in 2014, another close contest
This time around the race to represent District 3 is between incumbent Democrat Ron Young and Republican businessman and first-time candidate Craig Giangrande.
5 months ago -
Fallen firefighters honored at annual Md. memorial service
“We must not forget that for every name recorded at this memorial, there are spouses, children, parents, siblings, other friends and loved ones, whose pain and loss continues,” said Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., who has been an advocate for firefighters and first responders.
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Walmart will sell Frederick’s Mama Biscuits
Mama Biscuits will start showing up on store shelves in more than 50 Walmarts across nine states. The flavors for sale are Cinnamon Vanilla Cream and Blueberry Lemon Cream. The Frederick, Maryland-based business has 15 full-time employees.
6 months ago -
Judge: Frederick County liable in wrongful arrest suit
Frederick County is liable for the policy that permitted sheriff’s deputies to detain people suspected of violating immigration law and Roxana Orellana Santos can seek damages.
6 months ago -
More Maryland schools to use ‘Handle With Care’ program this year
“Handle with Care” is a growing program providing for confidential communication between traumatized children, law enforcement, and schools.
7 months ago -
Lawyer maps out defense for former Fairfax Co. officer indicted in baby’s death
A former Fairfax County police officer was recently indicted as the person responsible for his baby’s death last year. His attorney plans to point out the case’s complicated details make it far from a cut and dried conclusion for the jury.
7 months ago -
Fairfax County police officer charged in infant daughter’s death
A Fairfax County police officer turned himself in to police in Frederick County, Maryland, on Tuesday in connection with the child abuse death of his infant daughter.
7 months ago -
Girl, 2, found wandering around in Frederick reunited with family
A little girl was found in wandering around the area of Opsrey Way in Frederick, Maryland, Tuesday morning. Police reunited her with her caregiver.
7 months ago -
School year brings new security measures in Frederick Co.
In Frederick County public schools, security improvements include enhanced visitor screening, “security vestibules” and lower-tech approaches.
7 months ago -
Authorities: Md. bar owner stabbed by man acting inappropriately
News outlets report 56-year-old Mark Paxton was stabbed Wednesday by 33-year-old Alexander Astudillo at the Blue Sky Bar in New Market.
8 months ago -
Md. kayaker dies after hitting debris, overturning on river
Natural Resources Police tweeted Thursday that say 58-year-old Patrick Waldron of Thurmont, an experienced kayaker, was on the Monocacy River with four others when they hit debris. Everyone was wearing life jackets and made it to shore.
8 months ago -
Parts of Thurmont under boil water advisory until further notice
Parts of the town of Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland, have been put under a boil advisory until further notice. See what areas are affected by the advisory.
8 months ago -
$2K reward offered for information about Frederick County 19-year-old’s death
A reward is being offered for information about the death of a 19-year-old whose body was found in a wooded area in Frederick County last year.
8 months ago -
2 rescued after being stranded on Maryland river in downpour
Rescuers have saved two men who were stranded in a Maryland river after their canoe capsized during a downpour.
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