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Girls Basketball: Setting an aggressive tone
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MIDDLETOWN: Girls Basketball: Setting an aggressive tone
Surging Knights follow George's tenacious lead in handling Hawks
URBANA ----Middletown's Brittney George goes after every rebound like its the last one she will ever pull down. She dives on the court after loose balls without much regard for her own well-being. And, while playing defense, she never gives an inch without making the other player earn it.

  • SLIDE SHOW: Middletown girls beat Urbana

    Story by Greg Swatek/Photo by Graham Cullen
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    MIDDLETOWN: Three wrestling teams seeking regional titles
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    BRUNSWICK: Home & Family News
    Originally published on February 09, 2012

    Victorian tea lesson and valentine making workshop -- noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Brunswick Railroad Museum. Practice your tea etiquette with tea, scones and cucumber sandwiches and make a Victorian valentine. $15 per person. Reservations required. 40 W. Potomac St., Brunswick. 301-834-7100. more »




    BRUNSWICK: Boys Basketball: Roaders finish off Cats
    Originally published on February 04, 2012

    BRUNSWICK -- Each team enjoyed its share of momentum as Brunswick and Williamsport went back-and-forth on Friday night, but the Railroaders rode the final wave in a 52-43 boys basketball victory. more »




    BRUNSWICK: Senior Calendar
    Originally published on February 02, 2012

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    MIDDLETOWN: Wrestling: Hawks rally to top Middletown
    Originally published on February 02, 2012

    MIDDLETOWN ----There were 21 seconds left on the clock and Urbana freshman Morgan Way was on his way to another victory. But not the kind of win that was going to lift the Urbana wrestling over Middletown on Wednesday night. more »




    MIDDLETOWN: Home & Family News
    Originally published on February 02, 2012

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    MIDDLETOWN: Girls Basketball: Getting back to work
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    MIDDLETOWN: Local Roundup: Cadets, Titans, Hawks win in boys intracounty action
    Originally published on January 28, 2012

    Boys Basketball

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    BRUNSWICK: Swimming: Twins give Catoctin a boost
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      MORE WEST COUNTY NEWS
  • MIDDLETOWN: Boys Basketball: Lancers get going, overtake Knights
  • BRUNSWICK: Senior Calendar
  • MIDDLETOWN: Wrestling: Late Knight victory
  • MIDDLETOWN: Connection to War of 1812 highlights Middletown meeting
  • BRUNSWICK: Local Roundup: Cougars' Woelfel hits mark in win
  • BRUNSWICK: Boys Basketball: Roaders gain big win over Cougars
  • MIDDLETOWN: Girls Basketball: Bussard's bomb gives Knights boost
  • MIDDLETOWN: Local Roundup: Hawks win on Wharton's foul shots
  • BRUNSWICK: Local Roundup: Fawley hits meaningful shots as Railroaders win in OT
  • MIDDLETOWN: Girls Basketball: Bears break through with win over Knights
  •   BRUNSWICK QUICK FACTS
  • Town office: 1 W. Potomac St., Brunswick, MD 21716
  • Mayor: Carroll Jones
  • City Council Members: Andrew Alger, Mary Elizabeth Bowie, Tom Smith, Walt Stull, Karin Tome, and Angel White
  • 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
  •   BURKITTSVILLE QUICK FACTS
  • Town Hall: 500 E. Main St., P.O. Box 485, Burkittsville, MD 21718
  • Mayor: Debby Burgoyne
  • Town Council members: Shelby Beaver, Catherine Cox Murray, Larry Beller
  • 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
  •   MIDDLETOWN QUICK FACTS
  • 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
  •   MYERSVILLE QUICK FACTS
  • Municipal Center: 301 Main St., Myersville, MD 21773
  • Mayor: Wayne S. Creadick, Jr.
  • Town Council: Mark F. Hinkle, Mark C. Flynn, Brett Bidle, 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
  •   ROSEMONT QUICK FACTS
  • Town Office: 1219 Rosemont Dr., Rosemont, MD 21758
  • Burgess: Del Freeman
  • Village Commission: David Blackmon, Fritzie Richardson, Tom Watson, Joe Wiles
  • 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
  •   JEFFERSON QUICK FACTS
  • 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)
  •   POINT OF ROCKS 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)
  •   WEST COUNTY SCHOOLS
  • 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
  •   WHERE TO EAT IN WEST COUNTY
  • All Year Long: CSA practices organic methods for vegetables, livestock through winter
  • Local couple to appear on '24 Hour Restaurant Battle'
  • Local builder stirring up tasty toppings on the side
  • Chef takes his passion to Middletown sweet spot
  • 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
  • Coach's
  • Aroma House
  • Jaleys Ice Cream Parlor
  • Beans in the Belfry
  • Myersville Family Restaurant
  • James Gang Pizzeria
  • Mommer's Diner
  • Add Your Community Restaurants!




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