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Damage Estimated at $2.5-million From Fiery House Explosion
Officials say the cause may not be known for day s.
Police Investigating Burglary At Monocacy Elementary School
The suspect stole a laptop computer.
Washington County Man Charged With Drug, Firearms Offenses
He was arrested Thurs. evening following a traffic stop.
Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation Receives Federal Grant
It will be used to help reduce fire fighter line-of-duty deaths.
Rep. Van Hollen Visits Downtown Frederick
He talked about the economy & workforce training.
No One Injured In Home Explosion
HANCOCK, Md. (AP) — An emergency services official says no one was hurt in a fiery home explosion in rural western Maryland. Tina Bowers, assistant administrator for Washington County Fire and Emergency Services, says the only person on the property Thursday morning was a construction worker who has been accounted for. She says the Maryland…
Home Explosion In Washington County
HANCOCK, Md. (AP) — Emergency workers are responding to a reported home explosion in rural western Maryland. Jennifer Swisher, administrative manager for Washington County Fire and Emergency Services says the home on Hollow Road near Hancock was fully engulfed in flames Thursday morning. She says units began arriving within a half-hour of the initial call…
Frederick County Receiving $6.3-million From The Feds To Hire Fire Fighters
The funds come from the Department of Homeland Security.
Three Frederick County Firms Make The Top 15 Growers/Processors For Medical Marijuana
The two lists were released on Wed.
Merger Of Two Local Banks Rejected By Shareholders
Both companies will continue as independent businesses.
County Executive Defends Decision To Decline Reimbursement
She says the county has a ‘social contract’ to help other jurisdictions.
Former Frederick County Elected Official Says He’s Sorry
Blaine Young was convicted of prostitution-related offenses & sentenced.