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Home Explosion In Washington County
HANCOCK, Md. (AP) — Emergency workers are responding to a reported home explosion in rural western Maryland. Jennifer Swisher, administrative manager for Washington County Fire and Emergency Services says the home on Hollow Road near Hancock was fully engulfed in flames Thursday morning. She says units began arriving within a half-hour of the initial call…
Frederick County Receiving $6.3-million From The Feds To Hire Fire Fighters
The funds come from the Department of Homeland Security.
Three Frederick County Firms Make The Top 15 Growers/Processors For Medical Marijuana
The two lists were released on Wed.
Merger Of Two Local Banks Rejected By Shareholders
Both companies will continue as independent businesses.
County Executive Defends Decision To Decline Reimbursement
She says the county has a ‘social contract’ to help other jurisdictions.
Former Frederick County Elected Official Says He’s Sorry
Blaine Young was convicted of prostitution-related offenses & sentenced.
County Council Hears Presentation On Human Trafficking
Members were told it’s going on in Frederick County.
Frederick County Council Discusses Check Return To Baltimore City
The money was reimbursed for assistance provided during the 2015 riots.
Former Frederick County Elected Official Found Guilty Of Prostitution-Related Offenses
He was fined $200 and put on one-year’s unsupervised probation.
State Panel Postpones Review Of Taney Statue
It’s expected to meet on Monday.
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…
Maryland Records First Confirmed Case Of West Nile Virus For 2016
DHMH getting the word out about preventing this disease.