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Two students wounded in Frederick High shooting
The Frederick News-Post | Feb. 4, 2015
Two teenage boys injured in a shooting outside of Frederick High School last night were each shot once, according to police.
Two teenage boys injured in a shooting outside of Frederick High School last night were each shot once, according to police.
New Market man dead, eight taken to hospital after water rescue at Lake Linganore dam
The Frederick News-Post | June 28, 2015
A man died and eight others were rescued after their boat went over the Lake Linganore dam Saturday evening, leaving some stranded in the water as rescue crews raced to reach them.
A man died and eight others were rescued after their boat went over the Lake Linganore dam Saturday evening, leaving some stranded in the water as rescue crews raced to reach them.
Business
The Road to a Vetoed Vehicle Miles Traveled Program in Massachusetts
Tax Analysts | Jan. 16, 2017
A proposal to study a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) program drew fire as a tax on rural residents, even as transportation officials acknowledged the potential need for such a program in the future.
A proposal to study a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) program drew fire as a tax on rural residents, even as transportation officials acknowledged the potential need for such a program in the future.
Number of minority-owned businesses on the rise in Frederick County
The Frederick News-Post | Feb. 6, 2016
For Felix Soto, starting the business American Junk Solutions was a way to fulfill his longtime dream of being his own boss and be an answer to his health nightmare.
For Felix Soto, starting the business American Junk Solutions was a way to fulfill his longtime dream of being his own boss and be an answer to his health nightmare.
Report: Snowstorm cost county schools, government and municipalities $3.9M
The Frederick News-Post | March 8, 2016
The January snowstorm that deposited nearly 3 feet of snow cost Frederick County Public Schools and the county and municipal governments $3.926 million.
The January snowstorm that deposited nearly 3 feet of snow cost Frederick County Public Schools and the county and municipal governments $3.926 million.
Features
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One year later: A man recovers from zip line collision that nearly killed him
The Frederick News-Post | Aug. 1, 2015
One year ago, a collision on a zip line nearly ended Zachary Jensen’s life.
One year ago, a collision on a zip line nearly ended Zachary Jensen’s life.
Straight from the horse's mouth: Tales from a horse dentist
The Frederick News-Post | Nov. 21, 2015
David Butts, a dentist, does not horse around.
David Butts, a dentist, does not horse around.
For families, authorities, a constant search for the missing
The Frederick News-Post | Aug. 31, 2014
Dec. 5, 1987, seemed like a normal day for Betty Goines — until her 12-year-old daughter vanished that afternoon.
Dec. 5, 1987, seemed like a normal day for Betty Goines — until her 12-year-old daughter vanished that afternoon.
Investigative
Thurmont builder, historical society take contract dispute to court
The Frederick News-Post | Jan. 6, 2016
A contract dispute between a local builder and Thurmont's historical society over state-funded repairs to a hisotric property will be heard in court Friday.
A contract dispute between a local builder and Thurmont's historical society over state-funded repairs to a hisotric property will be heard in court Friday.
Frederick County receives $90K of surplus military equipment
The Frederick News-Post | Sept. 4, 2014
Law enforcement agencies in Frederick County acquired almost $90,000 worth of firearms and a vehicle from a free Department of Defense program as of Aug. 18, according to data from Maryland State Police.
Law enforcement agencies in Frederick County acquired almost $90,000 worth of firearms and a vehicle from a free Department of Defense program as of Aug. 18, according to data from Maryland State Police.
Medical/Science Reporting
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Police: Prescription drug abuse in county pervasive, but pales to heroin epidemic
The Frederick News-Post | Dec. 7, 2014
When it comes to prescription drug abuse in Frederick County, the issue often falls second to the county’s heroin epidemic despite its persistent prevalence, according to officials.
When it comes to prescription drug abuse in Frederick County, the issue often falls second to the county’s heroin epidemic despite its persistent prevalence, according to officials.
Officials: No rape kit backlog in Frederick County
The Frederick News-Post | Dec. 7, 2014
Local officials say they are not seeing the same types of backlog faced by other jurisdictions across the nation, where thousands of rape kits go untested.
Local officials say they are not seeing the same types of backlog faced by other jurisdictions across the nation, where thousands of rape kits go untested.
Politics
Jane Fonda met with protest in Frederick; hopes for open dialogue with Vietnam-era veterans
The Frederick News-Post | Jan. 17, 2015
Jane Fonda said she hoped for an open dialogue with veterans after about 50 former military members and supporters protested the actress’s appearance Friday evening at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.
Jane Fonda said she hoped for an open dialogue with veterans after about 50 former military members and supporters protested the actress’s appearance Friday evening at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.
Delauter to The News-Post: Don't use my name without permission
The Frederick News-Post | Jan. 7, 2015
Frederick County Councilman Kirby Delauter wrote on social media that he plans to sue The Frederick News-Post if his name or any reference to him appears in print without his permission.
Frederick County Councilman Kirby Delauter wrote on social media that he plans to sue The Frederick News-Post if his name or any reference to him appears in print without his permission.
Young acknowledges romantic involvement with county employee
The Frederick News-Post | Dec. 17, 2014
Blaine Young, the former Frederick County Commissioners president, acknowledged he had a romantic relationship with a county employee while serving on the board.
Blaine Young, the former Frederick County Commissioners president, acknowledged he had a romantic relationship with a county employee while serving on the board.
Senate shuts down student-loan vote
The Durango Herald | July 10, 2013
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate rejected a Democratic-led attempt Wednesday to temporarily restore lower interest rates on Stafford subsidized student loans.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate rejected a Democratic-led attempt Wednesday to temporarily restore lower interest rates on Stafford subsidized student loans.
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