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Friday, July 20th Large Indoor Yard Sale The Patty Pollatos Fund is hosting a large indoor yard sale on Friday, July 20th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Frederick. The event will feature vintage items, glassware, books, videos, purses, furniture and much more. Movie Night on the Creek Head to the Carroll…

Farm House Damaged By Fire Thursday Afternoon
No one was injured.
Humane Society Caring For Abandoned Puppy Found ‘Emaciated & Barely Moving’
A reward is being offered for anyone who has information on this incident.

S-H-A Crews To Begin MD 28 Bridge Rehabilitation
Frederick, Md (LR). The State Highway Administration will begin a $7.5 million construction project to rehabilitate the MD 28 Bridge over the Monocacy River in Dickerson. State Highway Administration Spokeswoman Shantee Felix, said the bridge, which was constructed in 1931, is structurally sound, but the bridge deck has outlived its useful service life and needs…

Officials Warn to Leave Animals in the Wild
Frederick, MD (KK) – Every year, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources respond to cases where residents have tried to care for or take home wild animals. Officials are warning that all wildlife should be left in its natural environment. This year, nearly 120 animals have been diagnosed with rabies in Maryland. “Rabies is a fatal disease…

Limits Proposed For Property Tax Credit For Retired Military Personnel
They were discussed Tues. by the County Council.

Frederick County Wins Recognition For Its Use Of Technology
It has so many ways citizens can interact with local government.

Williamsport, Md. Man Charged With Child Pornography Offenses
He was arrested Wednesday morning without incident.

Comptroller Releases List of Tax Evaders
Frederick, MD (KK) – Maryland’s Comptroller released a list of businesses and individuals who collectively owe more than 12 million dollars to the state. Topping the list of businesses is the Sharpsburg Shell and Snax in Hagerstown. The business owes more than $1.6 million. GT Management Corporation in Mount Airy and Sportsman Hall LLC in Westminster also…

Potomac River Sprayed for Black Fly Control
The treatment may cause temporary discoloration of the water, but it completely nontoxic and is not harmful to humans, fish, crabs or other aquatic invertebrates.

Equine Infectious Anemia confirmed in Montgomery County
The virus can be fatal to horses.

Frederick City Officials Listens To Residents’ Experiences During The May Floods
They were also concerned about future floods.