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TransIT Looking At What Caused Electric Bus Fire
It’s one of five new electric buses delivered earlier this year to TransIT.

Former School Custodian Facing Sex Offense Charge
He allegedly impregnated a teenage girl he met on the internet.

Aspiring Christian Rapper Convicted Of 2nd-Degree Murder
He stabbed a friend during an argument over CD’s.

Frederick Police Searching for Suspects in Theft from Rite Aid
FREDERICK, Md. (KR) The Frederick Police Department is looking for two suspects that stole merchandise from a Rite Aid Pharmacy in Frederick. On September 15th, police say a man and woman walked into the store located in the 1000 block of Key Parkway and took items before fleeing the scene. Officers say they have video…

Flash Flood Watch Issued
FREDERICK, Md. (DG)- A flash flood watch will go into effect for this region late tonight through Friday morning. The flash flood watch is for parts of Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. The watch is for these counties in Maryland: Frederick, Washington, Carroll, Howard, Montgomery, Allegany, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Baltimore, Harford, Prince Georges,…

Small Plane Crash In Montgomery County
GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) — Montgomery County officials say 1 person is dead after a small plane crashed in Gaithersburg. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman Pete Piringer said the crash occurred just after 6:15 p.m. Tuesday in a field off Laytonsville Road near Hawkins Creamery Road and close to the Davis Airport. Firefighters responded to…

County Executive Discussed Proposals For 2017 Legislative Package
School Construction Work Group also presents some recommended legislation.

Fire Fighters Battle Bus Fire In Frederick
It closed off Rt. 40 near Rt. 15.

Assault Charge Filed Against Former High School Football Coach
He’s been placed on paid leave from his teaching job at Urbana High School.

Shockley Honda and Patty Pollatos Team Up to Raise Money for ALS
FREDERICK,Md (KR) Shockley Honda and the Patty Pollatos Fund are teaming up to raise money for a great cause and a disease that affects as many as 30-thousand Americans. Cara Shaffer, Marketing Director with Shockley Honda says they are hosting a corn hole tournament and inviting the community to support ALS Research. She said Shockley…

Bus Fire Closes West Patrick Street
FREDERICK, MD – Rt. 40 / West Patrick Street by the Rt. 15 ramps is currently closed due to a bus fire that is in the westbound lane. Both directions of traffic are being diverted around the incident. There are no reported injuries.

County Council To Hold Second Public Hearing On PACE Program
Some changes made to the proposed ordinance require another hearing.