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What Every Car Owner Should Know

 Many car owners can expertly maneuver through rush hour traffic, but far fewer can expertly navigate their way under the hood. Automotive issues can leave many of us wondering “What’s that sound?” and “Do I really need this repair?” or even worse, ignoring a problem altogether. Championship Tips Drew Torrey and Matt Saunders are...
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Tornadoes Confirmed in Frederick and Carroll Counties

Tornadoes Confirmed in Frederick and Carroll Counties

TBD.com is reporting details of the Tornadoes that hit ground in Frederick and Carroll Counties. The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va., did a storm survey in Frederick County, Md., around New Market and just north of Mount Airy and found damage consistent with EF-0 and EF-1-strength tornado winds. These storms were part of a...
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Frederick County Has Flash Flooding

Frederick County Officials are reporting that Frederick County is under a severe weather, having received on April 16, 2011 between 1 and 4 1/2 inches of rain.  This has caused flash floods on roadways and into some residences.  The county encourages people to stay off flooded roads. Tweet This Post
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Frederick To Host Bed Bug Seminar

The City of Frederick Code Enforcement Department will be hosting a seminar on bed bugs on Thursday April 7, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Municpal Annex Building located at 140 W. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD.  The seminar will be held in Conference Room C. Tweet This Post
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Can U.S. Nuclear Plants Handle a Major Natural Disaster?

Can U.S. Nuclear Plants Handle a Major Natural Disaster?

by John Sullivan, Special to ProPublica As engineers in Japan struggle to bring quake-damaged reactors under control, attention is turning to U.S. nuclear plants and their ability to withstand natural disasters.  Rep. Ed Markey, a Massachusetts Democrat who has spent years pushing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission toward stricter enforcement of its safety rules, has...
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FEMA Encourages Americans To Prepare for Emergencies For Daylight Savings

WASHINGTON– The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging Americans to take advantage of the March 13 time change for Daylight Savings as a reminder to ensure their families are prepared for a possible emergency.  A few simple steps like checking smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan and putting an emergency kit together...
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Armed Robbery at Jefferson Street CVS Pharmacy in Frederick, MD

Surveillance Photo of Jefferson Street CVS Armed Robbery Suspect from 11/22/10 Incident

Frederick, MD 11/22/10–The Frederick City Policy Department Reported today that they responded to a reported Armed Robbery at the Jefferson Street CVS Pharmacy at approximately 1:00 a.m. on November 22, 2010.  The suspect is reported to have approached the clerk at the CVS Pharmacy located at 402 S. Jefferson Street and “advised the clerk...
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Armed Robbery at Ollies Bargain Outlet

On November 10, 2010, approximately 1911 hrs, officers responded to Ollies Bargain Outlet at 66 Waverly Dr, Frederick Maryland, for a reported armed robbery. Preliminary Investigation revealed that a single male suspect entered the store, brandished a handgun and ordered all customers at the checkout counter to back up. The suspect then ordered the...
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Frederick County News

Now accepting news from the Frederick County, Maryland and surrounding areas. Tweet This Post
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