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- Law enforcers corral escaped cows along interstate
- New book: Lululemon murderer was likely a prostitute
- Man charged with poking holes in meat packages
- Academy: 3 midshipmen charged with sexual assault
- Mom found incompetent for trial in toddler's death
- Driver dies in single-car crash in Washington Co.
Frederick Co. ending magnet program for first, second grades
The Board of Education had no qualms Wednesday with a plan to phase out the first and second grades of the elementary magnet program over the next three years
Frederick residents to hunger strike for USPS
Malgo Schmidt, an Occupy Frederick member, and Steve Bruns, a retired postal worker who lives in Spring Ridge, plan to participate in a protest in Washington from Monday through Thursday to bring attention to changes that they say are causing the Postal Service to struggle.
Monkey shines: Different breed of cowboy takes over rodeo
'Let that monkey ride,' one baseball fan shouted as Tim Lepard and his monkey Sam made their way onto the field Friday night during a Frederick Keys baseball game
Steam engine rides the rails in Frederick County
An 82-year-old steam engine is riding the rails for the first time in decades in Frederick County.
Blog: Volt opens Family Meal diner in Frederick
Chef Bryan Voltaggio opens a Frederick diner this weekend that will feature comfort foods.
Solar panels planned at Fort Detrick in Md.
Army officials say they hope to reduce Fort Detrick's reliance on the electrical grid by installing solar panels on an undeveloped part of the installation in Frederick.
Frederick Community College approves $47.7M budget
Frederick Community College has approved a $47.7 million budget that includes tuition increases and employee pay raises.
Maryland's 1st ice cream trail opens
Anyone who visits each of the seven creameries before Sept. 7 will have a chance to be named Maryland's Best 2012 Ice Cream Trailblazer.
Frederick swinging bridge photo prompts safety concerns
Potential safety violations in a project to restore Baker Park's swinging bridge have spurred city officials to look into 'corrective action' and fueled discussion about whether private contractors should have played a greater role in the job
Teacher ends 39 years in the classroom with lots of memories
Candy Zentz's high school guidance counselor told her she would never make it in college, and pursuing vocational training would be her best course for her future.
Hundreds come out to honor wounded veterans
Michael McKnight got a little stir crazy hanging out in a hotel room near Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda So when his buddy Benjamin Williams called to invite him to Fort Detrick on Saturday, he jumped at the opportunity to spend a few hours outdoors
Cowboy Monkey Rodeo coming to Frederick sparks concerns
Animal rights groups claim the event, which involves monkeys riding dogs to herd cattle, is dangerous and demeaning to the primates.
Etiquette to follow on Flag Day and any day
June 14 is Flag Day, and a good time to be reminded of proper etiquette for handling the American flag.
Frederick attorney charged in prostitution sting
A longtime Frederick lawyer who was allegedly caught attempting to pay a woman for sex could walk away from any criminal charges, according to documents filed in West Virginia.
Community Foundation scholarships exceed $500K
In a record-breaking year for The Community Foundation of Frederick County, more than $500,000 was presented to about 260 students Sunday at the organization's annual scholarship reception
Md. encourages residents to create wildlife habitats
Maryland natural resources officials and the National Wildlife Federation are pushing for more residents to slow the loss of wildlife habitats.
Guard: Man tried to start explosion after ramming building
A Lake Linganore man charged with ramming a stolen SUV into the lobby of a D C building a few blocks from the White House told a security officer Friday he was trying to cause an explosion
Man accused of crashing SUV into DC building
Authorities say the man accused of driving an SUV into an office building in the nation's capital has been charged with arson and other counts.
Abuse of senior citizens often not reported
Frederick County will offer training for people to recognize the signs of elder abuse.
Will Frederick ban on park sleeping punish homelessness?
There is no rest for two sides of a sleeping ban in Frederick parks.
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