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Lanes reopened on Md. 464 near Point of Rocks
All lanes are closed on Md. 464, west of U.S. 15 near Point of Rocks, due to debris, according to the State Highway Administration.

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RECENT POINT OF ROCKS NEWS

	Lanes reopened on Md. 464 near Point of Rocks Originally published on October 14, 2011 All lanes are closed on Md. 464, west of U.S. 15 near Point of Rocks, due to debris, according to the State Highway Administration. more »

	'Thanks, Oprah': Two Frederick County children's advocates awarded new cars Originally published on October 14, 2011 Two local residents who have shown outstanding dedication in helping children were each rewarded Thursday with a new car -- courtesy of Oprah Winfrey. more »

	Flash flood watch extended, flood watch issued for Potomac, Monocacy rivers Originally published on September 07, 2011 A flash flood watch remains in effect until this evening in Frederick County, according to the National Weather Service. more »

	Flood watch issued for Potomac River at Point of Rocks for later this week Originally published on September 06, 2011 A flood watch for the Potomac River at Point of Rocks has been issued for later this week by the National Weather Service. more »

	Canal Quarters transports guests back in time Originally published on May 29, 2011 POINT OF ROCKS -- The C&O Canal experience is about to get a little more real in Frederick County. more »


MORE POINT OF ROCKS NEWS

Business booming for Point of Rocks plant Body of missing Texas man found near Point of Rocks Crews contain wild fire near Point of Rocks Sand mandala dismantled in ceremony [video] Local couple to appear on '24 Hour Restaurant Battle' News in brief $2.8M bridge replacement project under way near Brunswick Fisherman's body found in Potomac River Search for man missing in Potomac resumes WashCo man apparently drowned while kayaking near Charles Town Preparing for marathon requires no change for runner A hint of Tinseltown coming to Charles Town Races and Slots [video] Family takes part in March of Dimes walk $3.9M contract for Catoctin Aqueduct restoration C&O Canal flood damage pegged at $2.8 million Volunteers, DNR employees rescue fish displaced by flooding [video] Some C&O Canal features still closed after flood Helicopter rescues stranded kayaker from Potomac Floods will strand fish Waters barge into Brunswick territory Plows to focus on widening roads, plowing subdivisions; No Brunswick Line service Moderate flooding forecast at Point of Rocks Rains prompt warning against Potomac boating Three men face gang charge in robbery case Man takes a licking, keeps on decorating

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On the web: www.pointofrocks.org Landmarks: Point of Rocks Bridge, Point of Rocks Railroad station, St. Paul's Episcopal Church (built in 1842) Population: 1,098 (2000, U.S. Census Bureau) Discuss POINT OF ROCKS in our forums

DID YOU KNOW

Median price of recent home sales: $235,000 July-Sept '09 (Source: trulia.com) The town is named for the striking rock formation on the adjacent Catoctin Mountain. The town's known for being one of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad's celebrated stations..

POINT OF ROCKS SCHOOLS

Elementary: Carroll Manor, Valley, Brunswick Middle: Brunswick, Ballenger Creek High: Brunswick

WHERE TO EAT IN POINT OF ROCKS

Local couple to appear on '24 Hour Restaurant Battle' Aroma House Add Your Community Restaurants!

Feb 07

Potters' Guild of Frederick - February Exhibit

Feb 18

Miss Washington County/Miss Western Maryland Pageant

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