LOCAL HEADLINES
Postal workers: Frederick mail piling up
Since Frederick's Tilco Drive mail processing plant was shuttered Nov. 18, the U.S Postal Service has said customers can expect the same level of service as before, even though local mail now travels to Baltimore to be sorted before being delivered.

Man sought in robbery of Monrovia bank
Police are searching for a Laurel man they say robbed the SunTrust Bank in Monrovia on Saturday, the second time in 10 days that bank has been robbed.

'Everybody is one race'
Editor's Note: Prominent African-Americans in Frederick County will be featured this month in a series called "First in Frederick," which chronicles the lives of those who became pioneers in sports, education and the workforce.

Two dismissed in Humane Society restructuring
"It was a very gradual discussion that took place on the board level over a period of several weeks," said Betsy Day, president of the board of directors.

County's new business director ready for change
Helen Riddle had just returned to her office after a function at the Canadian Embassy when she found out she was in charge.

First-time candidate believes country will rebuild
cmabeus@fredericknewspost.com

Ice sculptures draw crowds downtown
Downtown Frederick sidewalks were busy Saturday night -- shops, restaurants and walkways were crowded with adults, children and dogs enjoying the snowfall while they viewed 40 different ice sculptures.

Ag teacher of the year developed Tuscarora High School program
Teresa Stevens has clocked 25 years in the classroom, and her peers have noticed she is no ordinary teacher.

Education series, plein art program promotes art
If you ever wanted to learn more about art, a free series of educational programs may fill the canvas of your desire.

Fire & Police Blotter
Demand for cigarettes ends in arrest

OPINION
- Editorial: Sloganeering
If we thought for a minute that a highway sign that read "Welcome to Frederick County. Open for Business" would actually create a single job or prompt a business to expand or relocate here -- then that would be one thing.

- Editorial: News-Post Monday edition returns tomorrow
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SPORTS
- College Basketball: Hood tops Stevenson
STEVENSON -- Hood stayed alive in the hunt for a Capital Athletic Conference playoff berth with a 75-67 win over Stevenson Saturday.

- Alvin G. Quinn Hall of Fame inducts 6
Close to 300 people braved the foul Saturday night weather to attend the 36th Annual Alvin G. Quinn Sports Hall of Fame Banquet at Martin's in Walkersville.

- College Basketball: Pain doesn't prevent Veres from contributing for the FCC men
Jeremy Veres overcame the pain he's dealt with all season to have his best game of the season on Saturday and it came against the top team in Maryland JuCo.

- Local Roundup: Bears place 3rd in 2A West meet
Indoor Track and Field

HAGERSTOWN -- Oakdale's girls finished third at Saturday's Class 2A West championships at Hagerstown Community College.

- Vokoun leads Caps
MONTREAL (AP) -- Tomas Vokoun made 30 saves for his third shutout of the season and Alexander Semin scored on the second of Washington's two penalty shots in the Capitals' 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

- Griffin, Clippers top Wizards
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Blake Griffin had 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, and DeAndre Jordan had 18 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 107-81 victory against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

- College Basketball: MSM falls to Colonials
EMMITSBURG---- For a while, it looked like it was going to be another positive day for Mount St. Mary's.

BUSINESS
- New Market scientist is ready for fresh start
Cathy Flanagan moved to Frederick County in August with a confidence the right job is out there.

ACCUWEATHER
Local weather for Frederick, MD

Saturday
Today: A couple of rain or snow showers; Tonight: Occasional evening rain and drizzle followed by a bit of snow and rain at times late
Low: 32 High: 44
 
Today
A little accumulation of snow and rain early in the morning; clouds yielding to some sun
Low: 20 High: 48
 
Monday
Partly sunny
Low: 27 High: 51
 
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and breezy
Low: 24 High: 51
 
Wednesday
Increasing cloudiness
Low: 25 High: 44
 
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