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Chickens fall prey to unknown predator [video]
Roger "Tom" Mills woke up to a gruesome scene Tuesday morning in his barnyard in the 2500 block of New Design Road in Adamstown.

VIDEO: Local farmer's chickens fall prey to unknown predator

Story by Pam Rigaux/Photo by Sam Yu

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DID YOU KNOW

Median price of recent home sales: From July-Sept '09 - Adamstown, $473,310; Buckeystown, $180,000 (Source: trulia.com) In the late 18th century and into the 19th century, Buckeystown was a center of industrial activity in Frederick County with a tannery, mills, and the close proximity to the agricultural production of Carrollton Manor. (Source: www.marylandhistoricaltrust.net) Adamstown was named after Adam Kohlenburg, a B&O railway agent and the town's first merchant. The Carroll Manor Fire Company Carnival takes place in June.

ADAMSTOWN/BUCKEYSTOWN SCHOOLS

Elementary: Carroll Manor, Tuscarora, Ballenger Creek Middle: Ballenger Creek, Crestwood High: Tuscarora, Urbana Private: Saint Thomas More Academy

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	As part of an overall effort to improve the image of public housing, the Housing Authority of the City of Frederick is requesting a name change to Sagner Drive and Sagner Court. Should these street names be changed? Yes No Not sure