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Wed, March 10, 2010

I-70 reopened after tractor-trailer crash near Mount Airy, [video]
Fire and rescue officials were on the scene of a tractor-trailer rollover on I-70 West near the Md. 27 exit in Mount Airy earlier today, according to Frederick County Emergency Communications.

VIDEO: Tractor-trailer rollover shuts down lanes on I-70 West

Story by Staff Reports/Photo by AJ Messer

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	CAKES plans meeting on substation Originally published on February 19, 2010 Citizens Against the Kemptown Electric Substation will meet at 7 p.m. March 4, at Providence United Methodist Church, 3716 Kemptown Church Road, off Md. 80. more »

	Senior Calendar Originally published on February 18, 2010 AARP Chapter 636 will hold monthly luncheon meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Lunch starts at noon at the Elks Lodge, Willowdale Drive, Frederick. Reservations required by today. Send $12 check to Charlotte Smith, 628 Military Road, Frederick, MD 21702. Contact Joan Dinterman at 301-845-8057 for membership information. Upcoming Trips -- March 7-13 -- Miami/Key West, Fla. $685 double. April 19-23 -- Las Vegas, Nev. $650 double. -- Call Linda Jenkins at 301-473-9344 for details. more »

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MORE MOUNT AIRY NEWS

Residents step up battle against PATH substation Eader, Linganore goes all out Dog goes missing during snowstorm Mount Airy council approves way to override mayor's firings Virginia approves withdrawal of PATH application Yellow Cab drives into Mount Airy Word-of-mouth helps contractor build business Main Street shop owners are cautiously optimistic for 2010 Hardware store expands to meet needs Soccer team helps family through the holidays -- and rest of the year Mount Airy may allow council to override mayor's ability to fire staff Senior Calendar Utility company seeks to withdraw PATH application in Virginia Tour bus catches fire on I-70 Utility company files new application for PATH project Problem becoming familiar for Lancers girls SENIORS Pyatt reflects on survey, motivated to serve town Mount Airy Town Council reveals reasons for new president Lancers bounce back by trouncing Falcons Eagle Scout chose Mount Airy for project Mount Airy mayor Pyatt resigns; replaced by councilman Helt Mount Airy kicks off Christmas celebration Speaks softly and runs right over you Conner, Franks have mutual admiration

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QUICK FACTS

Town Hall: 110 S. Main St., Mt. Airy, MD 21771 Mayor: Peter Ramsey Helt Town Council: Peter Ramsey Helt, Gary Nelson, Wendi Peters, David W. Pyatt, Chris Everich Population: 8,761 (est. pop. 2008; Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau) Year founded: 1894 Town meetings are held in the town hall on the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Number to Know: Town Hall: 301-829-1424 On the web: www.mountairymd.org Landmarks: Mt. Airy museum, Berrywine Plantations/Linganore Winecellars, Elk Run Winecellars, Loew Vineyards Discuss MOUNT AIRY in our forums

DID YOU KNOW

Elected officials, a mayor and a five-member Town Council, serve four-year terms and are elected at-large. Median sales price of recent home sales: From July-Sept '09 - $385,000 (Source: trulia.com) Home to one of the longest railroad tunnels east of the Rockies. (Source: carr.org)

MOUNT AIRY SCHOOLS

Elementary: Twin Ridge, Green Valley, Kemptown Middle: New Market, Windsor Knolls High: Linganore, Urbana Private: Mt. Airy Christian Academy

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Gallery Exhibit featuring work by Mark Stokesbury

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