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What’s in a pet’s name? Sources of inspiration are eclectic
From Snookie to Lady Gaga, Frederick County dog and cat owners borrow heavily from pop culture when naming their furry friends.
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Poolesville man gets 18 months for driving into crowd
A Poolesville man was sentenced to 18 months in jail Friday for driving a pickup truck into a crowd at a Monrovia drag strip
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Man shot, injured in fight outside bar
A man was shot early today during a fight in downtown Frederick, according to the Frederick Police Department
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Frederick sees violent crime go down
Despite population growth in the city of Frederick, violent crime has dramatically decreased.
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Frederick ‘Open for Business’ signs denied by state
Maryland says Frederick County\’s signs are not compliant with state regulations, but County Commissioners President Blaine Young believes politics is playing a role in the rejection.
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Expert tells jury second Taser jolt ‘justified’
The defense rested Monday in the civil case filed against a former sheriff\’s office corporal in the Nov 18, 2007, death of a 20-year-old Frederick man he tasered twice after a disturbance.
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Sewer-rate increase possible in Thurmont
Thurmont residents may see an increase in sewer rates soon. The money would be used to pay debts.
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Theater managers tout role in Frederick’s economy
Managers for local theaters said patrons not only help keep the arts alive in the city of Frederick, but also have an effect on stores, hotels and other businesses.
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Brunswick works to rebrand city’s image
Residents of \’the home of the iron horse\’ are getting a say in how their city will be known in the future
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Mount grads, county residents take the plunge for Special Olympics
The Maggie\’s Mounties Maryland Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge team is made up of alumni of the team\’s namesake college.
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Senator, resident push pet-abuse registry bill
The owner of a golden retriever puppy shot and killed this month in Middletown traveled to Annapolis on Thursday to support a bill that would require convicted animal abusers to enter their names in a publicly accessible registry.
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Praying mantis eggs ride in on Christmas tree, hatch in home
One New Market family\’s Christmas tree provided a post-season surprise this year
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Smokers could face playground ban
A smoking ban in areas designated for children\’s play and audience seating may be coming to Frederick city parks, along with trash receptacles for cigarette butts.
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FCC plans tuition hike of $3 per credit
Tuition rates at Frederick Community College will increase this fall, according to a budget proposal unanimously approved Wednesday by the school\’s board of trustees.
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I-270 shoulder may be used to ease congestion
A Frederick planner recently proposed allowing drivers to use the Interstate 270 shoulders during peak travel times to ease traffic.
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