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Thurston Road Will Be Closed at Bennett Creek

Thurston Road Will Be Closed at Bennett Creek

FREDERICK, Md. (KR)  The Frederick County Office of Transportation Engineering says they will be closing Thurston Road over Bennett Creek in August. Officials say, they will be closing the bridge on August 1st to complete rehabilitation work to the bridge. Construction is scheduled to last until Spring 2018. Workers plan to replace the bridge deck,…read more »

Old Frederick Road Bridge Over Fishing Creek to be Closed

Old Frederick Road Bridge Over Fishing Creek to be Closed

FREDERICK, Md. (KR)  Old Frederick Road will be closed at the bridge over Fishing Creek. The Frederick County Office of Transportation Engineering says they are closing the bridge around July 25th, to complete rehabilitation work. Workers will be replacing the existing deck, traffic barriers and end treatments, and removing and re-setting existing beams. Officials say,…read more »

Police Identify Man In Officer Involved Shooting

Police Identify Man In Officer Involved Shooting

FREDERICK, Md. (DG) – The name of the suspect who was shot and killed by police in Mt Airy has been released. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office reports Cody Ethan Mitchell, 26, of Damascus, was shot and killed by Howard County Police officers after a burglary Monday afternoon on Manor Drive. While police tried to…read more »