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Voters Guide: County Commissioners - Democrats Voters Guide: County Commissioners - Democrats - Updated 2:27 PM, September 03, 2010 Report: Washington, Baltimore drivers worst in US WASHINGTON (AP) — A new report says the nation’s capital has the worst drivers in the country, followed by Baltimore. - Updated 1:40 PM, September 03, 2010 Maryland Today Around the state - Updated 1:39 PM, September 03, 2010 $500K grant approved for land preservation around Antietam National Battlefield HAGERSTOWN — Maryland officials say Washington County has gotten approval for a $500,000 grant for preservation of forest and farmland. Police situation near FCC results in lockdown of schools, buildings A police situation in the vicinity of Frederick Community College has resulted in the lockdown of several nearby schools as well as a couple of buildings on the FCC campus. - Updated 1:38 PM, September 03, 2010 Students, faculty mourn Mount freshman's death EMMITSBURG -- Mount St. Mary's University paid its respects Thursday to one of the school's newest students after the 18-year-old freshman died during a volleyball match the day before. Mother persuades judge to go easy on son in fatal shooting Nine months ago, Ruth Nichols lost one son to gunfire and the other to a jail cell while he awaited trial in his younger brother's death. Detrick probe moves forward State and federal agencies have made significant strides in investigating contamination near Fort Detrick and a possible resulting cancer cluster, but residents still aren't confident their work will fully capture the extent of their health problems. Couple arrested in bank robbery Jenna R. Baker is a sophomore at McDaniel College, a mother-to-be, and one of two Jefferson residents arrested in the Tuesday armed robbery at a Middletown Valley Bank. Middletown considers capital improvements MIDDLETOWN -- The Middletown burgess and commissioners considered the town's 2011 capital improvements plan at a workshop Thursday evening. The plan will come up for final approval on Sept. 13. Community leader George Dredden dies George Dredden of Frederick died Wednesday at Frederick Memorial Hospital, according to Mark Oellig, funeral director at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, Frederick, which is handling arrangements. City tries to replace funds county, state cut Frederick's mayor and Board of Aldermen voted Thursday with some dissatisfaction to transfer $268,620 from the city's reserve fund to make up what the county did not budget this fiscal year to help the city on its Carroll Creek Linear Park development, maintain a veterans memorial and provide services for the poor. Tour maps contamination Bill and Ed Krantz know the history of the Kemp Lane and Shookstown Road area better than almost anyone. They've farmed the land, they've raised cattle on most of the fields, and for decades they've watched generations of neighbors grow up and move out. Fort Detrick: Water is green, but OK FORT DETRICK -- Green water was being discharged into the Monocacy River from the Fort Detrick wastewater treatment plant Thursday, Fort Detrick spokesman Chuck Gordon said. Gardner: State of County positive Even as candidates paint a gloom-and-doom picture of Frederick County, Commissioners President Jan Gardner on Thursday sought to re-energize residents with good news during this year's State of the County speech. Ehrlich pushes pro-biz approach IJAMSVILLE -- Former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. pledged to the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce he would restore a business-friendly environment if elected again. Labor Day weekend travel prediction: More drivers, less heat In a last-ditch effort to enjoy summer vacation, Marylanders are expected to hit the road this weekend. Despite Hurricane Earl, low gas prices and the projected weekend forecast are encouraging Labor Day travel. Fighting crime together The Frederick Police Department presented four Citizen Awards during the Frederick mayor and Board of Aldermen meeting Thursday. One award was presented to The Frederick News-Post for the success of the Frederick's Most Wanted program started in 2009 which has led to the capture of 80 people with outstanding arrest warrants. Here, Frederick Police Chief Kim Dine presents the award to Myron W. Randall Jr., publisher of The Frederick News-Pos Neighbor's efforts in blizzards rewarded with Helping Hands John O'Connor recently tried to deny his role in earning Frederick's first Helping Hands award. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Editorial: War of words When is a tax increase not a tax increase? That's one question voters will need to sort out for themselves before going to the polls for the District 3B race. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Keys' Avery, Welty are postseason all-stars Another season and another all-star team for Ronnie Welty. - Nick tries to squeeze out more wins I want a new contract! - Local roundup: TJ tops Oakdale Golf TJ 158, Oakdale 199 THURMONT -- Kyle Carpenter shot a 38 for Thomas Johnson (4-0) at Maple Run Golf Course. Bradford made another favorable impression in his second preseason start, going 6 for 6 for 68 yards and a touchdown to open the St. Louis Rams' 27-21 victory over Baltimore on Thursday night. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Police officers give safety tips to Realtors A common-sense approach to safety is always best. - Mr. Rooter Plumbing opens in Frederick Daryl, Sallie and Gary Albright said they carry their family values into their new Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Frederick shop at 5415 Yukon Court, Suite A, off Md. 180. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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