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Sat, November 21, 2009

Screenings to begin Friday at MARC stations

Beginning Friday, the Maryland Transit Administration police will conduct random security screenings at MARC commuter train stations.

"I guess it's a necessary evil," MARC train commuter Jeanne Willett said Monday evening at the Frederick station.

POLL: Do you think these random searches will improve safety on MARC trains? Vote here

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	Screenings to begin Friday at MARC stations Originally published on October 27, 2009 Beginning Friday, the Maryland Transit Administration police will conduct random security screenings at MARC commuter train stations. "I guess it's a necessary evil," MARC train commuter Jeanne Willett said Monday evening at the Frederick station. POLL: Do you think these random searches will improve safety on MARC trains? Vote here more »

	8-year-old wants to restore Point of Rocks train station Originally published on October 26, 2009 An 8-year-old train enthusiast came to Point of Rocks a few weeks ago to see one of the country's most famous historic train stations. He left wondering why his new favorite station had fallen into disrepair, and he decided he wanted to help fix it. "It needed to be painted and get the windows fixed," said Connor Fischer (left), a third-grader who lives in Darnestown. more »

	Saturday crash victim identified Originally published on October 19, 2009 Maryland State Police have identified the man killed in a single-car crash Saturday on Md. 464, Point of Rocks Road, as Ruo Y. Zhao, 26, of Gaithersburg. more »

	French minister of agriculture visits local farm Originally published on October 10, 2009 POINT OF ROCKS -- Bruno Le Maire, France's minister for food, agriculture and fisheries, visited Rocky Point Farm on Friday to acquaint himself with U.S. farmers' challenges and opportunities. more »

	Grand jury indicts in Point of Rocks deli, Philly’s robberies Originally published on September 25, 2009 A Frederick County grand jury today indicted four Montgomery County residents on charges tied to the Aug. 28 robbery at Kerrigan’s Corner Deli in Point of Rocks, State’s Attorney Charlie Smith said. more »


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QUICK FACTS

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

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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

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