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AAA Mid-Atlantic Says Gas Prices Have Increased This Week in Maryland

AAA Mid-Atlantic Says Gas Prices Have Increased This Week in Maryland

FREDERICK, Md. (KR) Gas prices in Maryland have seen an increase of six cents over the past week and are up four cents nationally. AAA Mid-Atlantic says drivers shouldn’t expect to see that trend continue as we head into the Labor Day holiday and fall months. Ragina Cooper Avarella, with AAA Mid-Atlantic, says in Maryland…

Golden Mile Alliance Offering Grants for Business Improvements Along Route 40

Golden Mile Alliance Offering Grants for Business Improvements Along Route 40

FREDERICK, Md. (KR) For the second year the Golden Mile Alliance has been giving property owners along Route 40 the chance to apply for a grant to improve their business. This year, the Golden Mile Alliance has already awarded $15-thousand to the Waverly Center for renovations and repairs, leaving $7-thousand dollars still available to distribute.…

Man Suffers 2nd Degree Burns On Arms & Legs

Man Suffers 2nd Degree Burns On Arms & Legs

HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DG)-A Washington County man suffered 2nd degree burns from a brush fire on Saturday. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office reports firefighters responded to 15 Loose Lane in Hagerstown at around 10:15 AM and found Randall Mason had sustained 2nd degree burns on 20 percent of his body. Investigators say Mason poured gas…

Building Addition Collapse-Death

Building Addition Collapse-Death

KEEDYSVILLE, Va. (AP) – Authorities say a man was killed when an addition that he and two others were building onto a residence collapsed. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says that three men were building the addition onto the residence Saturday when it collapsed. The sheriff’s office says 45-year-old Jerry David Staubs of Falling Waters,…

Three Airlifted To Hospital After Weekend Crash

Three Airlifted To Hospital After Weekend Crash

Monrovia, Md. (DG)-A serious crash leaves seven people injured in Monrovia on Saturday afternoon. Maryland State Police say after the accident, an adult and two children were flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore for treatment. Police say a 1975 Ford Bronco was traveling westbound on Fingerboard Road around 3:30 p.m. when an Infiniti QX60 attempted…

Job Hunt August 22, 2016 Frederick County Work Force Service’s Latrice Lewis said her agency is committed to assisting job seekers find employment and there are several Hot Jobs that are available right now. To view other job postings, just go to www.frederickworks.com or call (301)600-2255 for more information. Java Developer (535121) Location: Ft. Detrick,…