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Mon, March 15, 2010

I-70 Welcome Centers rebuilt, enhanced

A bathroom break on long family trips through Maryland hasn't been easy since April 2008.

The State Highway Administration closed the two South Mountain Welcome Centers along eastbound and westbound I-70, near the Frederick/Washington county line, almost two years ago for renovations.

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RECENT MYERSVILLE NEWS

	Myersville, county share goal to keep rural buffer at border Originally published on February 26, 2010 Myersville town officials had their turn Thursday to offer comments and suggestions as the Frederick County Commissioners continued updating their 20-year comprehensive plan. more »

	Fire station near I-70 ready to help stranded drivers Originally published on February 05, 2010 The Myersville Volunteer Fire Co. is preparing to rescue and shelter drivers stranded in the snow this weekend, with room and supplies for hundreds to sleep in the company's banquet hall. more »

	Judge orders Pagans leader held pending trial Originally published on January 12, 2010 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal judge has rejected the national president of the Pagans Motorcycle Club’s bid to for freedom pending trial on racketeering charges. more »

	Town planner has big dreams Originally published on December 16, 2009 Leaders in the town of Myersville have big dreams. more »


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Lawyers in Pagan’s case back in court Soul Jam founder believes in healing power of sound Myersville to celebrate Christmas with annual event Main Street Deli is a family affair for Doerings Reader relates his battle experiences 4 defendants agree to testify in Pagans case Band plays on at Myersville Trolley Festival Judge limits Pagans' access to evidence, citing safety Local farm project helps improve quality of life in Nicaragua Bail denied for Pagan president; man called danger to the community Rain derails Trolley Festival for a week Motorcycle club president pleads not guilty, held Are they sure it was 1492? Pagans chief returned to jail until hearing Jail for indicted biker gang chief until hearing Pagan motorcycle head puts up home as bail No bail set for local Pagan defendant Local man tied to Pagans motorcycle gang RICO case Myersville man among dozens associated with motorcycle club indicted in W.Va. Return of the stink bugs Bridgewater College senior to direct play Myersville council approves revamped user fee schedule Tempting trout to return Myersville resident running for state delegate Man driven by unstoppable car

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QUICK FACTS

Municipal Center: 301 Main St., Myersville, MD 21773 Mayor: Wayne S. Creadick, Jr. Town Council: Mark F. Hinkle, Mark C. Flynn, Matthew Pridham, Mark Etheridge, Gary DeMoss Population: 1,511 (est. pop. 2008; Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau) Year founded: 1904 Town meetings are held in the municipal center on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Number to Know: Town: 301-293-4281 On the web: myersvillemd.govoffice2.com Landmarks: Musket Ridge Golf Club Discuss MYERSVILLE 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 - $251,000 (Source: trulia.com) In October 2002, the Washington DC area snipers John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo who terrorized the region were apprehended at a rest stop along I-70 in Myersville. The two were discovered when a trucker recognized their car from police reports. The trucker used his rig to block the exit from the stop while he alerted police. The annual Myersville Trolley Festival is held in October.

MYERSVILLE SCHOOLS

Elementary: Myersville, Wolfsville, Middletown Middle: Middletown High: Middletown

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