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BRUNSWICK: Plows to focus on widening roads, plowing subdivisions; No Brunswick Line service
Originally published on February 08, 2010
There is no MARC service on the Brunswick and Camden Lines today, according to an alert sent out by the Maryland Transportation Authority this morning. more »
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MIDDLETOWN: Defense paves way to victory for Middletown girls
Originally published on February 05, 2010
MIDDLETOWN -- At the end of Middletown's girls basketball game against Tuscarora, Knights coach Bill Miskell indicated that his team had "finally started to jell together." more »
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MIDDLETOWN: Talley gives Knights fit
Originally published on February 05, 2010
The scoring of Tee Talley and Tuscarora's strong inside game overcame Middletown's outside shooting Thursday night in boys basketball. more »
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MYERSVILLE: 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 »
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MIDDLETOWN: Pardo's 3 propels Lions past Knights
Originally published on February 04, 2010
WALKERSVILLE -- With two players in his standard rotation missing due to injury and starting forward James Hughes having fouled out, Walkersville coach Ryan Burkey had to look a little farther down his bench on Wednesday night. more »
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JEFFERSON: Commission says no to supermarket
Originally published on February 04, 2010
Objection to building a big grocery store in Jefferson was one example of public comments that swayed the Frederick County Planning Commission on Tuesday. more »
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BRUNSWICK: Senior Calendar
Originally published on February 04, 2010
BrunswickSenior Center more »
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BRUNSWICK: A fusion of flavors
Originally published on February 03, 2010
Tony Amos loves cooking with big and bold flavors. He's in the kitchen because he can stand the heat. A child of the sun, Amos said he has been cooking since he was 10 years old. His menu at El Sloppy Taco reflects his South Florida roots. more »
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BRUNSWICK: Fire destroys Brunswick home
Originally published on February 02, 2010
Firefighters put out a fire at a single-family home in the 400 block of North Maple Avenue in Brunswick this morning. more »
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| MORE WEST COUNTY NEWS |
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BRUNSWICK: Bail lowered in sex solicitation case
MIDDLETOWN: Outdoor Notes
BRUNSWICK: fisher's presence felt as BHS rolls
ROSEMONT: Legal fees grow over Rosemont water
BRUNSWICK: From high seas to bright lights
MIDDLETOWN: Couple offers fresh vegetables delivered to your door
MIDDLETOWN: Pope answers call in Knights' tight win
MIDDLETOWN: Sports Spotlight: An inside look at MHS wrestling
MIDDLETOWN: Sub helps Pats seal deal
BRUNSWICK: River causes evacuation of Brunswick campground
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| BRUNSWICK QUICK FACTS |
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Town office: 1 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716
Mayor: Carroll Jones
City Council Members: Walt Stull, Tom Smith, Wayne Allgaier, Beth Johnson, Karin Tome, Jeremy Biser
Population: 5,228 (est. pop. 2008; Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau)
Year founded: 1890
Town meetings are held in city hall on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.
Number to Know: Town office: 301-834-7500
On the web: brunswickmd.gov
Landmarks: Brunswick Railroad Museum
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| BURKITTSVILLE QUICK FACTS |
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Town Hall: 500 E. Main St., P.O. Box 485, Burkittsville, MD 21718
Mayor: Debby Burgoyne
Town Council members: Catherine Cox Murray, Jill Lancaster, Jayme Marshall
Population: 186 (2007, U.S. Census Bureau)
Year founded: 1824
Town meetings are held in the Ruritan Community Center on the second Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 7:30 p.m.
Number to know: Town office: 301-834-6780
On the web: burkittsville-md.gov
Landmarks: South Mountain Heritage Society
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| MIDDLETOWN QUICK FACTS |
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Municipal Center: 31 W. Main St., Middletown, MD 21769
Burgess: John D. Miller
Board of Commissioners: Larry K. Bussard, Richard L. Dietrick, Jennifer J. Falcinelli, Vincent A. O'Reilly, Anthony M. Ventre
Population: 2,859 (est. pop. 2008; Source: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau)
Year founded: 1767
Town meetings are located in the municipal center and are held the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m.
Number to Know: Middletown Municipal Center: 301-371-6171
On the web: middletown.md.us
Landmarks: Washington Monument State Park, Hollow Creek Golf Club, Maryland National Golf Club, South Mountain State Battlefield Park, Middletown Valley Historical Society, William F. Moran Museum
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| MYERSVILLE QUICK FACTS |
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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
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| ROSEMONT QUICK FACTS |
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Town Office: 1219 Rosemont Dr., Rosemont, MD 21758
Burgess: Jacquelyn Ebersole
Village Commission: Thomas B. Watson, Joseph W. Wiles, J. Stephen Harshman, Thomas Woodrum
Population: 309 (2007, U.S. Census Bureau)
Year founded: 1953
Town meetings are held at the Lion's Club Merryland Park building on the fourth Monday of January, March, May, July, September and November at 6:30 p.m.
Number to Know: Town office: 301-834-7444
On the web: mdmunicipal.org/cities/index.cfm?townname=Rosemont
Landmarks: Meyer Kaplon steel house
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| JEFFERSON QUICK FACTS |
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Year founded: Established as New Town in 1774
Landmarks: Lewis Mill Complex, George Willard House, Lander Lock House
On the web: jeffersonmd.net
Number to know: Jefferson Ruritan Club: 301-371-5263
Population: 5,430 (2000, U.S. Census Bureau)
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| POINT OF ROCKS QUICK FACTS |
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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)
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| WEST COUNTY SCHOOLS |
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Elementary: Valley, Brunswick
Middle Brunswick
High: Brunswick
Private: The Jefferson School
Elementary: Brunswick, Valley
Middle: Brunswick
High: Brunswick
Elementary: Carroll Manor, Valley, Brunswick
Middle: Brunswick, Ballenger Creek
High: Brunswick
Elementary: Brunswick, Valley, Middletown
Middle: Brunswick, Middletown
High: Brunswick, Middletown
Elementary: Middletown
Middle: Middletown
High: Middletown
Elementary: Myersville, Wolfsville, Middletown
Middle: Middletown
High: Middletown
Elementary: Brunswick, Valley
Middle: Brunswick
High: Brunswick
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| WHERE TO EAT IN WEST COUNTY |
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A fusion of flavors
Parks and Rec offers up new selection of classes
An old-fashioned butchering
Preparation is key for local chef
Schroyer's Tavern At Maryland National Golf Club
The Main Cup
Jaleys Ice Cream Parlor
Beans in the Belfry
Myersville Family Restaurant
Mommer's Diner
Add Your Community Restaurants!
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