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Suspicious Package Found Near Thurmont Friday Morning
It was rendered harmless by bomb squad technicians.
Md. State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigating Attempted Arson
Combustibles were burned in a shed, but the structure itself was not damaged.
Plaintiffs appeal dismissal of Fort Detrick pollution case
BALTIMORE (AP) – Plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit are appealing a federal court’s dismissal of their allegations that the Army’s reckless handling of chemical and biological toxins caused cancer and deaths among people living near Fort Detrick in Frederick. Attorneys Michael Hugo and Christopher Nace filed a notice of appeal Wednesday in U.S. District Court…
State bows out of dispute over Frederick’s Taney statue
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) – A Maryland city’s plan to rid its City Hall courtyard of a statue of the man who wrote the 1857 Dred Scott decision affirming slavery won’t be second-guessed by the state. Maryland Historical Trust Director Elizabeth Hughes wrote in a Sept. 2 letter to officials in Frederick that the agency lacks…
Job Hunt September 12, 2016
Frederick County Work Force Service’s Latrice Lewis said her agency is committed to assisting job seekers find employment and there are several Hot Jobs that are available right now. To view other job postings, just go to www.frederickworks.com or call (301)600-2255 for more information. Beer Steward (555455) Your role and some responsibilities include: Serve our…
SHA To Do More Resurfacing Of Southbound I-270
The project will include the highway from Rt. 80 to the Montgomery County line.
Authorities Searching For Two Escapees From the Catoctin Summit Adolescent Center
They also stole a vehicle after they fled.
Plaintiffs Appealing Judge’s Ruling In Ft. Detrick Lawsuit
The suit was dismissed last month.
Frederick Man Given Life Without Parole For Ice Cream Truck Murder
He was also given 10 years for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Future Of Taney Bust Punted Back To Frederick City
MHS says it lacks the jurisdiction to remove the bust.
CDC Director Says Some Progress Being Made In Zika Fight
But he says Congress needs to appropriate money so more can be done.
House Passes Legislation Expanding Protections For Sexual Assault Victims
It gives them some control over their evidence kits.