July 03, 2009
LOCAL HEADLINES
- BREAKING NEWS: Palin to resign as Alaska governor
WASILLA, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26.
- Updated 3:54 PM, July 03, 2009

Maryland Today
Mother of slain teen to sue school system
- Updated 12:51 PM, July 03, 2009

Expect delays Saturday leaving Baker Park
People planning to attend Saturday's Fourth of July celebration in Baker Park need to be prepared for large crowds, traffic congestion and hot weather, according to the Frederick Police Department.
- Updated 11:10 AM, July 03, 2009

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home
LOS ANGELES -- A law enforcement official says the powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home.
- Updated 1:10 PM, July 03, 2009

Two charged in local bank robberies
When robbing a bank, it helps to not to leave behind anything to identify you.

Jury awards woman $1.3 million in malpractice case
Not more than 30 minutes after six men began deliberations in a medical malpractice case, they sent Judge Julie Stevenson Solt a note.

County moves to address Walkersville's complaints on fire tax
The Frederick County Commissioners are offering Walkersville a new avenue to discuss their anger regarding the suburban fire tax rate.
- Updated 5:08 PM, July 03, 2009

Neighbors share water while Brunswick denies it
Gwen and Ronnie Hahn have been borrowing more than cups of sugar from their neighbor.

Return of the 'tea party'
Joshua Lyons carries a beaten-up copy of the Constitution with him everywhere he goes. He has a copy at work and in his car.

Kotkin joins race for alderman
Andrew Kotkin, a Democratic candidate for alderman, submitted his paperwork in March, but plans a formal announcement after Tuesday's filing deadline.

Fire company celebrates holiday with 70th annual carnival
WALKERSVILLE -- Walkersville Town Commissioner Chad Weddle joked that he is not a native Walkersvillian.

Officials are on the lookout for illegal fireworks
County and state fire marshals will be out in communities Saturday to handle complaints about residents discharging illegal fireworks. The fire marshals will confiscate any illegal fireworks. Civil penalties of $500 for each firework as well as criminal penalties may be imposed.

Designer works on the creative side of government
The daily congressional record, the federal budget and the Federal Register are among U.S. Government Printing Office mainstays.

Fire & Police blotter
Counterfeit check leads to charges

OPINION
- Editorial: Firefight
The Supreme Court handed down a headline-grabbing decision on Monday on a subject steeped in emotion and controversy — race-based job discrimination.

SPORTS
- National LL wins
Little League Baseball

9-10 District 2

Frederick National 14, Westminster 3

WESTMINSTER -- A 10-run rally in the second inning helped Frederick National stay alive with a win in the losers bracket.

- Ex-Cadets RHP Gross signs with Orioles
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Frederick High graduate Billy Gross, a right-handed pitcher, signed a free agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.

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- Points unimpressed with his 'boring' 64
BETHESDA -- D.A. Points developed his flair for the dramatic on the Nationwide Tour.

- 1-hitter for Keys
WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Nate Nery and Pat Egan combined on a one-hitter to lead the Frederick Keys to a 2-0 win over the Potomac Nationals on Thursday.

- Big names set to race at Fritchie
Word got out that Kenny Coolbeth pre-entered for this year's Barbara Fritchie Classic.

- Comfy Kim sets course record; Tiger tied for 2nd
BETHESDA -- When 24-year-old Anthony Kim won the AT&T National last year, he was instantly classified as a player who could push and challenge then-absentee host Tiger Woods for future championships.

BUSINESS
- Jobless rates in Frederick, nation climb
Unemployment is worsening, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

- Brunswick businessman offers diversified services
A new business based in Brunswick will offer services from public relations to disaster preparedness.

- New Market man launches investment firm
A New Market resident has launched a financial investment advisement firm.

ACCUWEATHER
Local weather for Frederick, MD

TODAY
Mostly sunny and mild
Low: 42 High: 71
 
THURSDAY
Partly sunny and breezy
Low: 36 High: 67
 
FRIDAY
Sunny
Low: 31 High: 63
 
SATURDAY
Sunny most of the day
Low: 33 High: 66
 
SUNDAY
Considerable clouds
Low: 37 High: 57
 
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