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Partial building collapse reported Frederick County Fire and Rescue officials are investigating the partial collapse of a building at Wickes Lumber at 5219 Urbana Pike. - Updated 3:32 PM, February 08, 2010 - BREAKING NEWS: FredCo Public Schools closed Tuesday All Frederick County Public Schools are closed Tuesday, according to an alert sent out by the school system. - Updated 2:52 PM, February 08, 2010 - BREAKING NEWS: NWS: 10 to 20 inches of snow is now possible The National Weather Service has now issued a winter storm warning for the area, including Frederick County, and says 10 to 20 inches of snow is possible by Wednesday night. - Updated 3:20 PM, February 08, 2010 Md. bill would have voters approve tax hikes ANNAPOLIS (AP) — A majority of Maryland voters would be asked to approve any new state or local taxes or tax rate increases, under a state constitutional amendment proposed by one lawmaker. - Updated 5:02 PM, February 08, 2010 Winter storm watch issued; 5 or more inches of snow possible The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of the surrounding area, including Frederick County, that will go into effect Tuesday afternoon and remain until Wednesday afternoon. Snow emergency extended Frederick Mayor Randy McClement has extended the snow emergency plan until Tuesday at 6 p.m. - Updated 1:21 PM, February 08, 2010 Maryland Today Around the state - Updated 1:22 PM, February 08, 2010 Police look for Ruby Tuesday's robber The Frederick Police Department is looking for a man they say robbed Ruby Tuesday’s restaurant on West Patrick Street Sunday. - Updated 10:03 AM, February 08, 2010 Plows to focus on widening roads, plowing subdivisions; No Brunswick Line service There is no MARC service on the Brunswick and Camden Lines today, according to an alert sent out by the Maryland Transportation Authority this morning. - Updated 11:44 AM, February 08, 2010 Weather-related closings, delays A list follows of weather-related closings and cancellations for Monday. - Updated 3:32 PM, February 08, 2010 FredCo government offices, courts, libraries, schools closed today All Frederick County Public Schools are closed Monday, according to an alert sent out by the school system. Snow plows, shovels attack storm's aftermath Frederick County Highway Operations had major roadways at least one to 1 1/2 lanes open by Sunday afternoon. Donnie Crum, assistant supervisor for the county highway department, said subdivisions in the county were expected to be plowed out by Sunday night. "With all that snow, it is slow going at times," Crum said. The department had 100 employees working over the weekend and all of its equipment in use. Snowstorm presents challenges Frederick Mayor Randy McClement faced his first 1-foot plus snowfall nine days after he was sworn in to his first term. Now, he's been on the job less than two months, and he's faced two major snowstorms. More snow in forecast Police and rescue crews responded to many accidents during the weekend, but there were no personal injuries, according to spokesmen for the law enforcement agencies. Saturday brings snow; Sunday brings shovels MIDDLETOWN -- Saturday's snowfall meant Sunday's shoveling, and the sounds of snow shovels scraping against pavement rang through the frigid air Sunday. Crews work to restore electricity As of Sunday afternoon, 528 Frederick County residents were without power. Mount, business pair up for class The Nigerian man accused of trying to blow up a plane while flying into Detroit on Christmas Day left several clues before his failed terror attack. A life of service Catherine Sappington has led a blessed life filled with friends and family members. Frederick Watchdog—Farm tags lead to D.C. parking ticket Mike Talamantes, a retired Army man and Myersville farmer, turned in some old agricultural license plates to the Motor Vehicle Administration in Hagerstown in November 2008. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Editorial: A sinking flagship A recent report by the state agency that monitors the Victor Cullen Center, among others, described it as "the flagship facility" of a treatment system dedicated to reforming juvenile offenders. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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- Capitals win 14th in row, beat Penguins 5-4 in OT WASHINGTON (AP) — Three goals from Alex Ovechkin. Two feet of snow on the ground. One big comeback against a detested rival, with punches and name-calling added for good measure. The biggest number of all: 14, the length of a winning streak topped by just two other teams in NHL history. - Saints win 1st NFL title by beating Colts 31-17 The New Orleans Saints turned the Super Bowl's postgame celebration into something out of the French Quarter. From the trophy podium on the field, Drew Brees blew kisses and caught confetti raining down as Dr. John and Professor Longhair blared from the stadium speakers. Sean Payton hung over the railing clapping and shouting down to the crowd as if he were rolling on a Mardi Gras float, then waved a newspaper with the banner headline "WORLD CHAMPS." - MSM tops Wagner for 4th straight win NEW YORK -- Jeremy Goode scored 14 of his game-high 16 points in the second half to lead Mount St. Mary’s to a 66-50 win over Wagner on Saturday in the back game of a home-and-home series between the teams that extended the Mountaineers' winning streak to four games. - Maryland coasts past slumping North Carolina 92-71 COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland coach Gary Williams was overcome by emotion, leaving him virtually unable to describe his feelings after watching the Terrapins dismantle North Carolina on an anything-but-typical game day. “We handled a difficult situation and were able to do a good job,” Williams told the crowd Sunday after Maryland beat the skidding Tar Heels 92-71. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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