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Part Of Harpers Ferry Rd In Washington County, Md. To Be Closed In March
This will accommodate repair work on the Level 33 stone wall along the C&O Canal. Level 33 stone wall (Photo from National Park Service)

Crime Goes Up In Frederick County
Crime increase is the first time in nine years

A Bill to Terminate The Washington County Admissions and Amusement Tax Introduced In The General Assembly
The bill would end Admissions and Amusement Tax for all Washington County

Frederick County Council To Hold Hearing On Changes To Property Taxi Credit Programs
It would cover senior citizens, uniformed service personnel and disabled veterans. Councilman Steve McKay

Bomb Threat At FHH Turns Out Not To Be Credible
Frederick Police say it was made by a patient at the hospital. Frederick Health Hospital’s main campus.

New Manager Named For Frederick Keys
Rene Rivera played catcher for several Major League Baseball teams.

US Navy To Do Water Sampling On Properties Near Naval Support Facility In Thurmont
It’s will try to determine if there are ‘forever chemicals’ in the water.

Suspect Charged In Hagerstown Homicide
He was taken into custody this week.

Affordable Housing Project Proposed For Downtown Brunswick
The Frederick County Council is considering a PILOT program for the project

Maryland Legislators Considering Trans Health Equity Act
It has a number of co-sponsors, including three Frederick County Delegates. Delegate Kris Fair

Rocky Ridge Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Domestic Violence Incident
He will also be placed on five-years probation upon his release. Michael Anthony Simpson (Photo from Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office)

Police Respond To Gov. Thomas Johnson High In Frederick For A Fight
No one was injured. Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. (Photo from Gov. Thomas Johnson High Web Page)