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Boonsboro Barn Fire Under Investigation

Boonsboro Barn Fire Under Investigation

BOONSBORO, Md. (KR) The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a barn fire that happened in Boonsboro. Firefighters responded to the scene of a pole barn in the 7800 block of Mapleville Road in Washington County at 4:13 PM on Monday. Authorities say the accidental fire was caused by sparks from someone working on a…

Frederick County Health Department Closings During Holidays

Frederick County Health Department Closings During Holidays

FREDERICK, Md. (KR) The Frederick County Health Department will be closing for three days during the holidays. On December 23rd, the Audiologist Services, Dental Program, Infants and Toddlers Program and School Health Services divisions will not be open. Administration, Behavioral Health Services, Community Health Services, Environmental Health, Health Care Connection and Public Health Preparedness divisions…

Christmas Tree Recycling at After the Holidays

Christmas Tree Recycling at After the Holidays

FREDERICK, Md. (KR) The Frederick County Office of Recycling is asking residents to bring their Christmas trees to one of the county’s yard waste recycling sites after the holidays. The office says they will be giving the trees new life and processing them into mulch and compost. Ann Marie Creamer, Recycling Outreach Coordinator, says the…