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Flood Warnings for Monocacy and Potomac Rivers
The flood warning for the Potomac River at Point of Rocks is in effect until Tuesday.

Jury Convicts Joyner Of Manslaughter In Double Homicide Case
The panel found him responsible for killing one victim, but not the other.

Former Sheriff’s Deputy Indicated On Rape Charges
He was one of eight people indicted on Friday by the Grand Jury.

Help Is Available For Those Having Trouble Paying Their Electric Bills
Potomac Edison says it won’t cut off power unnecessarily when it’s extremely cold.

Jury Continues Deliberations In Double Homicide
The panel has had the case since Wednesday.

Woman Shot Thurs. Night At Gas Station
Police are looking for suspects.

TransIT’s Holiday Bus is Coming to Town
Free rides will begin on December 21st.

Frederick Woman Charged with Numerous Drug Offenses
This was the result of a heroin distribution drug investigation.

Frederick Mayor Schedules Next Q & A
Informal Q & A sessions occur on 4th Fridays.

Adenovirus Cases Increasing at University of Maryland College Park
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — At least 35 cases of adenovirus have been reported at the University of Maryland, College Park, attended by an 18-year-old who died of complications from the respiratory infection last month. News outlets report that the university on Wednesday confirmed the count, which has climbed by five in a week.…

The Frederick County Public School Board Releases their Proposed 2018-2019 School Calendar
This schedule includes eight potential snow days. Frederick, 12/13/2018 RD According to the Frederick County Public School Web site, the Board of Education of Frederick County has approved the 2018-2019 academic calendar for Frederick County Public Schools. School will start on Sept. 3, the day after Labor Day, and end…

Agriculture Department Urges Caution With Boxwood Holiday Decorations
ANNAPOLIS, MD. The Maryland Department of Agriculture urges Maryland residents buying fresh, holiday decorations to use caution with holiday greens that contain boxwood. By using boxwood greens you could potentially introduce a serious fungal disease called boxwood blight to surrounding boxwoods. During the holiday season, people often buy natural decorations, such as garland or…