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- Southbound I-95 shut down out of Baltimore
- Judge sides with US in Manning document dispute
Sons in Frederick sue feds nearly 60 years after father's death
The sons of a former Fort Detrick scientist who fell to his death from a New York City hotel window under mysterious circumstances are suing the federal government, claiming their father was murdered
Injured swan near New Market captures attention of neighbors
The injured swan came in town just about the same time as Joyce Guyton, a part-time resident of the New Market area who generally spends her winters in Florida.
Report describes water rescue for rafters
A Frederick County Sheriff's Office report says two men who tried to float to Walmart on the Monocacy River after superstorm Sandy and had to be rescued didn't see the danger in the trip.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Frederick, Md.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Frederick, Md. from 1 a.m. to noon Tuesday.
Firearm deer season opens in Maryland
Opening day of the two-week firearm deer hunting season offered Chris Guay a chance for some peace and quiet and camaraderie with family
3 fires investigated in Frederick County
Frederick County fire investigators are looking into three separate fires, including a car that was intentionally set ablaze in a motel parking lot.
Frederick 8-year-old gives warmth to those in need
Like many 8-year-olds, Daniel Hester loves sports and video games But Daniel also has a compassion for others beyond his years, says Chris Tressler, school counselor at New Market Elementary.
Suit dismissed against New Market, Md. master plan
A judge in Frederick County has dismissed a lawsuit against New Market over its master plan.
Lawsuit challenging New Market growth plan tossed
A Frederick County judge has dismissed a legal challenge to growth plans in the town of New Market.
Md. veterinarian finds mission in chicken coops
When Dan Franklin went to veterinary school in the Philippines, it opened his eyes to the poverty in that country and many other parts of the world.
4 hurt in 4-vehicle crash on I-70 near Hagerstown
Maryland State Police say four people are recovering from injuries they suffered in a four- vehicle crash on foggy Interstate 70 near Hagerstown.
Frederick tavern owner objects to $500 fine
A Frederick bar owner says the local liquor board is ignoring the fine line between selling and serving booze.
The Cellar Door's liquor board appeal may go to Circuit Court
The Frederick County Liquor Board voted Monday to sanction a downtown bar after a man who had been cut off from alcoholic beverages earlier in the night bought additional drinks for friends
Frederick's police chief takes job of a lifetime
WTOP's David Burd reports.
Employers add to staffs as holidays near
In the Frederick area, stores looking for holiday help also include Macy's, Target, J.C. Penney and Best Buy. Managers say applicants range from teens to retirees.
Library volunteer builds painstaking history of slavery
David Nathanson sits in front of a microfilm machine at the Maryland Room in the C. Burr Artz Public Library in downtown Frederick. He scrolls through local newspapers, meticulously reading tiny print that is more than 150 years old to pick out text that relates to slavery in the area, including old advertisements.
Hospital workers who refused flu shots face firing
The operator of Frederick Memorial Hospital is threatening to fire 14 workers who refused to get flu shots.
Former Frederick County deputy dies in crash
A former deputy with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office died over the weekend after a motorcycle crash in Virginia.
Korean church wins OK to build in Frederick County
A Korean-American church based in Silver Spring has won approval from the Frederick County Planning Commission for an 800-seat worship center near Sugarloaf Mountain, despite opposition from nearby residents.
Walkersville looks into synthetic marijuana ban
Walkersville could become the third municipality in Frederick County to ban synthetic marijuana as town leaders consider an ordinance that would make sale of the drug illegal in the town.
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