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Over 10 Thousand Expected at Polar Bear Plunge
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The annual Polar Bear Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Maryland has raised over $480,000 with three weeks to go until the plunge. In a statement, organizers said that more than 10,000 people are expected to jump into the chilly waters of the Chesapeake Bay on Jan. 28 as part of the fundraiser.…

New Plan For Westside Regional Park Adopted By Aldermen
They says it’s more ‘flexible’ than one proposed last year.

Local Legislator Says Budget Could Be A Big Issue In 2017 General Assembly
The legislature starts a new session on Wed., Jan. 11th.

Suspicious Death Under Investigation In Charles Town
Woman found deceased in a grassy area near Walmart Shopping Center.

Snow Emergency Plan In Effect In Frederick County
Vehicles must have snow tires or chains when traveling.

Frederick County Public Schools Cancels Thursday Evening Activities
FCPS officials say it’s due to the forecast of inclement weather.

One Killed In Vehicle Crash On Rt. 15 Thurs. Morning
The crash involved a trash truck.

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect This Evening
…Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM EST Friday…

Weapons Found in Violin Case Along Potomac River
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Park Police say several weapons, including two guns in a violin case, have been found along the Potomac River in Washington. Authorities say a woman walking in the woods around a canal that runs along the river found the violin case Wednesday morning. After law enforcement officers arrived, more guns and…

Two People Arrested in Death of A Man Found Dead in Gaithersburg
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) — Police have charged two people in the death of a New Jersey man whose body was found in a shallow grave in in a wooded area of Gaithersburg, Maryland. Montgomery County Police in Maryland say hikers found the body of 22-year-old Jordy Mejia of Guttenberg, New Jersey, on Nov. 12. Police…

State Police Investigate the Death Of A Man
The body was found on a logging road near Barton.

Confrontation Looming In General Assembly Over Transportation Funding Law
It was passed last year by the legislature over the Governor’s veto.