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Frederick County covers 662 square miles and is the largest county area-wise in the state. It has undergone tremendous growth in the past few years and its population now numbers close to 225,000 The county is also among the top 1.5 percent of America's wealthiest counties, according to a report by the U.S. Census Bureau. Within its borders are 12 municipalities and several communities.

Below are links to each of these municipalities and communities.
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20 years ago - The Army Court of Military Review Tuesday set aside the death penalty for Pfc. Todd Andrew Dock, a 23-year-old Frederick man who has been on death row since 1984 when he was convicted of murdering a West German taxi driver.

For the first time, Frederick County took part in the Capitol Area Mathematics Meet a the University of Maryland in College Park. Students in grades nine-12 were selected to participate on the basis of outstanding mathematics performance this year.

50 years ago - (This date was a Sunday. At that time, The News-Post did not publish a Sunday edition.)

100 years ago - An attempt was made to burn the stable in the yard near the slaughtershop of Mr. Harry Baumgardner, on Locust alley, between Fifth and Sixth streets, on Saturday night. A bag of hay and straw which had been saturated with coal oil, had been set near the stable, and one of the men employed by Mr. Baumgardner, returning late, discovered the bag on fire and extinguished the flames before any damage was done.

The committee in charge of the Red Men’s demonstration to be held on July 3 and 4, are receiving letters of acceptances from many tribes and fire companies. Members of the order will be present from Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, District of Columbia, and Maryland. All the fraternal organizations of the city have accepted the invitation to participate in the fraternal order parade on July 3.


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