But for heroes, bloodbath could have been worse
Published on November 07, 2009
FORT HOOD, Texas -- Pfc. Marquest Smith, on his way to Afghanistan in January, was completing routine paperwork about a bee-sting allergy when the sounds erupted. more »
Security tightened at Fort Detrick
Published on November 07, 2009
Army officials increased security at Fort Detrick on Friday in response to Thursday's shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, that left 13 people dead and at least 30 wounded. more »
Health department swine flu vaccines begin
Published on November 07, 2009
The Frederick County Health Department's H1N1 flu shot clinic was smooth and organized Friday morning, in contrast to the chaos Wednesday when callers jammed phone lines trying to make appointments for the shots. more »
Woman sues church, Candy Kitchen to put in ramp
Published on November 07, 2009
A Hampstead woman who uses a wheelchair is suing an owner of Frederick's Candy Kitchen in federal court for discriminating against her by not allowing her full entrance into the store, she claims in the lawsuit. more »
Grand jury weighs attempted murder, burglary, drug cases
Published on November 07, 2009
A Frederick County grand jury Friday indicted two men on attempted murder charges, two men on burglary charges and four illegal immigrants on drug distribution charges, Deputy State's Attorney Nanci Hamm said. more »
Judge gives robber seven-year sentence
Published on November 07, 2009
Two weeks after his co-conspirator was ordered to spend six months in jail, a Frederick County Circuit Court judge sentenced a 22-year-old Frederick man with a criminal record to seven years in the Maryland Division of Correction, authorities said. more »
St John Regional Catholic School celebrates earning top academic distinction
Published on November 07, 2009
The color of the day Friday at St. John Regional Catholic School was blue. more »
Man arrested in residential burglaries
Published on November 07, 2009
A Frederick man has been linked to residential burglaries in the Amber Meadows, North Crossing and Clover Ridge subdivisions, according to the Frederick Police Department. more »
City mulls running own fire, rescue companies
Published on November 07, 2009
The City of Frederick may look into running its own fire and rescue companies. more »
Local briefs
Published on November 07, 2009
Frederick Memorial Healthcare System will host its third annual operating room open house from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. today at Frederick Memorial Hospital, 400 W. Seventh St., Frederick. more »
Woman makes healing, therapy her career
Published on November 07, 2009
JEFFERSON -- For Angela Ferri, healing radiates out from the body's center. more »
Ask the Editor — Editorial page reflects what's on your minds, and ours
Published on November 07, 2009
I've learned through the years there are plenty of individuals with diverse opinions on a variety of topics. more »
Fire and police blotter
Published on November 07, 2009
MSD to review programs, policies more »
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