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New Guidelines for Free and Reduced Priced School Meals

New Guidelines for Free and Reduced Priced School Meals

BALTIMORE, Md. (KK) According to the Maryland State Department of Education’s website, last year, more than 400,000 students across the state were approved for the free and reduced school lunch programs. This coming school year, that number could change because the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently changed the guidelines to qualify for the programs. “Every…read more »

New Social Services Location

New Social Services Location

Frederick, Md (LR) The Frederick County Department of Social Services is moving. Services will be provided at East All Saints Street through July 28th.  Services at the new 1888 North Market Street location will begin July 31st with free parking provided. Call 301-600-4555 for information.   By: Laura Rileyread more »

Route 496 Bridge Replacement

Route 496 Bridge Replacement

Westminster, Md (LR)  The bridge on Route 496 over Big Pipe Creek in Westminster is being replaced. The State Highway Administration is replacing the bridge that they report is safe, but has outlived its useful service life and needs to be replaced. The new bridge will include two 11-foot-wide lanes and two nine-foot-wide shoulders for…read more »