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School Board President Young Defends 2017 Budget
FREDERICK, Md. (KR) The President of the Frederick County Board of Education, Brad Young, is defending the board’s decision to approve the operating budget for fiscal year 2017. He spoke to Bob Miller on the Morning News Express this week and explained why even though the school board received 10-million dollars above Maintenance of Effort,…

Comptroller’s Office Visiting County Fairs & Festivals This Summer & Fall
Officials say they’re looking for the owners of unclaimed property.

Open Burn Ban In Effect In Frederick County
All outdoors fires are prohibited through Aug. 31st.

Police Make Traffic Stop For Distracted Driving, Find Large No. Of Drugs
The driver was arrested.

Clear Spring Resident Displaced By House Fire
There were no injuries.

One Employee Of Westminster Eatery Injured In Flash Fire
He refused transport to the hospital.

Fire Destroys Garage In Keymar Sun. Evening
The cause remains under investigation.

Controversy Surrounding Former President Affecting Mount’s Enrollment
The school says fewer undergrads are committing to Mt. St. Mary’s this year compared to last.

Ft. Detrick To Mark Beginning & End Of Day With Cannon Fire
It’s in honor of the US Army’s 241st birthday.

Police Arrest Juveniles Involved In Pool Fight
FREDERICK, MD.-Frederick Police took several juveniles into custody after a fight broke out at a city pool on Monday and a BB gun was fired. Officers responded to the Edward P. Thomas Jr. Memorial Swimming Pool at Baker Park around 2:45 PM for reports of a fight with a gun involved. Police learned two groups…

Suspects In Washington Co. Murder Arrested In Arizona
HANCOCK, Md. (AP) – Authorities say two suspects being sought in connection with the killing of an 81-year-old Maryland woman have been arrested in Arizona.

One Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash In Washington Co. On Sunday
State Police say charges are pending.