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Governor, Comptroller Promote Shop Md. Tax Free Week
Consumers can purchase clothing & shoes and not pay the 6% Md. sales tax.

Masked Man With Gun Robs Home In Sykesville
The occupants were not hurt.

Westminster Man Pleads Guilty In Theft Scheme
He could get 10 years in prison at sentencing in November.

SBA Issues Disaster Declaration For Howard Co.
This follows the flash flooding in Ellicott City last month.
Thurmont Man Killed In Accident
SABILLASVILLE, Md. (DG)-A Thurmont man was killed in a single vehicle accident Tuesday night in Frederick County. Maryland State Police responded to an accident on Route 77 east at Quirauk Road shortly before 11 PM. Their investigation revealed a Jeep Grand Cherokee, driven by Christopher Kline, was traveling eastbound on Route 77 when he drove…

Governor Seeking Disaster Declaration For Howard Co.
It would make low interest loans available for those who suffered losses in the July floods.

Police Searching For Assault Suspect
He grabbed a female while she was walking last Sunday.

Police Looking For Suspect In Theft Scheme
He’s been targeting area pharmacies.

Two Men Charged With Murder Of New Windsor Woman
One was on a work release program.

Pipe Bomb Suspect Ordered Held Without Bail
FREDERICK, Md. (DG)-The 22-year-old man who used a pipe bomb to blow up the front of a police vehicle will remain behind bars. On Monday a judge ordered Kyle Mueller of Thurmont to be held without bail. Authorities say last Wednesday at 12:30 AM, Mueller detonated a pipe bomb on the hood of a marked…

Man Arrested After Traffic Stop
FREDERICK, Md. (DG)-A Frederick man was locked up late Monday night after a traffic stop. A Frederick City Police Officer stopped a car driven by Michael Johnson in the area of West All Saints Street and North Bentz Street for not having a front license plate. The officer immediately recognized Johnson from past interactions and…