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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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- 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 From News-Post Publisher Geordie Wilson:< | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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- 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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- 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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