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Columbia Gas-Rate Increase
BY: AP CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — Western Maryland customers of Columbia Gas are getting their say on a proposed rate increase that would boost the total bill for a typical residential customer by 21 percent. The Public Service Commission is holding the hearing Wednesday night in Cumberland. An earlier hearing was held Tuesday in Hagerstown.…

Council Sends Three Charter Amendments To Referendum In Nov.
The panel also receives bills on medical cannabis, hotel/motel tax.

Maryland Joins Lawsuit Against Volkswagen
The company installed software in its vehicles to cheat on emissions’ tests.

Gaithersburg Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy
His gun was used in a Frederick homicide.

Frederick Man Reported Missing
Police are asking for the public’s help in their search.

Snapchat Self-Destruct: Police Nab Oversharing Theft Suspect
BY: ASSOCIATED PRESS OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) – Police in Ocean City say they arrested a man who allegedly stole a car after he posted videos of the theft and where he would be on Snapchat. The department said in a news release that on Saturday morning, officers were called to Seacrets nightclub after…

Gov. Hogan Doesn’t See Point Of More Officer Trials
BY: Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) – Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he doesn’t see the point of moving forward with charges against three officers in the death of a black man who was fatally injured in the back of a police van, now that three other officers have been acquitted. Matt Clark, a Hogan…

Gardner Responds To Delauter’s Comments About Potential Lawsuit
She says his comments were ‘irresponsible.’

RALE Opposing Another Big Housing Project
It’s taking on the proposed Calumet development in New Market.

Teen Arrested On Weapons Charges
He was apprehended following a traffic stop on Friday.

More Than 25 Grams Of Pot Seized In Traffic Stop
Frederick man is charged.

Governor Announces Funding To Reduce I-270 Congestion
It includes a new interchange at Watkins Mill Rd.