Bo Weevil looking back with new CD
72 Hours Online By: Lauren LaRocca | 11/06/09 | 478 words

In Bo Weevil’s third album, “Hindsight Visionary,” he takes time to look back — on his life and on the vintage styles of ragtime and blues music, complete with a harmonica clip by his grandfather, originally recorded on reel-to-reel tape.

Railside Cafe
72 Hours Online - Restaurant Reviews By: Karen Gardner | 11/06/09 | 820 words

KNOXVILLE — The intersection of Md. 17 and Md. 180 is home to two staples of 21st century travel in this area, Sheetz and McDonald’s. But the corner was once home to the Hawaiian Restaurant and Tourist Court.

Fire and police blotter
A1 - Front Page By: From Staff Reports | 11/06/09 | 677 words

Two arrested in thefts

Gas pump fire still under investigation
A1 - Front Page By: Gina Gallucci-White | 11/06/09 | 228 words

State and county fire marshals are working to determine what caused a gas pump fire that killed a 26-year-old Germantown man.

About 4 a.m. Wednesday, Ainsley R. Gordon Jr. stopped at the FSK Food and Fuel Exxon station at 5516 Buckeystown Pike. He had placed a plastic gasoline container outside his Nissan Pathfinder and was beginning to fill it when the fire began.

Singing for Oprah
A1 - Front Page By: Patti S. Borda | 11/06/09 | 89 words

All eyes were glued to the tube in the Weddle house in Brunswick on Thursday as Robert Weddle's mother, Linda, and sister, Jacki, watched him perform karaoke on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." If America liked him enough, he will get to perform again next week. It's a dream come true for the unemployed former telemarketer, who would like to sing professionally. At right, Robert Weddle's mother, Linda, center, reacts as her son performs. Filling the living room in Linda Weddle's Brunswick home are a crowd of family and friends.

Report details alleged assault at MSD
A1 - Front Page By: Gina Gallucci-White | 11/06/09 | 508 words

Wrestling and playing around turned criminal last week when a Maryland School for the Deaf student was sexually assaulted with a Mountain Dew bottle and a hand sanitizer bottle, according to charging documents.

Commissioners to challenge incinerator ruling
A1 - Front Page By: Meg Tully | 11/06/09 | 564 words

The Frederick County Commissioners are taking a decision by their own planning commission to court.

Citizenship classes begin at St John's
A1 - Front Page By: Nicholas C. Stern | 11/06/09 | 431 words

For Roberto Lopez, the most frustrating part of not having U.S. citizenship is not being able to vote.

Fort Hood suspect reportedly shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’
A1 - Front Page By: AP | 11/06/09 | 1277 words

Soldiers who witnessed the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that left 13 people dead reported that the gunman shouted “Allahu Akbar!” — an Arabic phrase for “God is great!” — before opening fire, the base commander said Friday.

Talented high school baseball player followed dream of being state trooper
A1 - Front Page By: Pam Rigaux | 11/06/09 | 355 words

Maryland State Police Sgt. Rob Embly said he excelled in baseball as a student at South Hagerstown High School.

Results confirm city's votes for mayor, aldermen
A1 - Front Page By: Adam Behsudi | 11/06/09 | 551 words

Elections officials Thursday presented certified results showing little change to the group of six people chosen to lead the City of Frederick for the next four years.

Making the job jump
Ashley Henley: Unintended Consequences   11/06/09 | 591 words

Two months ago I made the decision to leave my job working for a company with roughly 100,000 employees to work for one with about 15.

Man killed in Buckeystown
breakingNews   By: From Staff Reports | 11/06/09 | 75 words

BUCKEYSTOWN -- A man has been killed after a vehicle ran him over in a work zone, according to Maryland State Police.

Colonial Equipment Co. relocates to Monrovia
Business By: Ed Waters Jr. | 11/06/09 | 151 words

A company that offers an extensive selection of buses, minivans and other vehicles for sale or lease has relocated to a 30,000-square-foot building in Monrovia.

Lapera-Holler to serve second year as FCAR president
Business By: Ed Waters Jr. | 11/06/09 | 268 words

Nicole Lapera-Holler will stay on another year as president of the Frederick County Association of Realtors.

Utility company willing to delay PATH decision in W.Va.
Business By: Ed Waters Jr. | 11/06/09 | 502 words

The utility companies planning the The Potomac Appalachian Transmission Highline project said they are willing to postpone a decision to move on the project in West Virginia, pending an extension of a current procedural schedule in the state.

Teachers, businesses honored by chamber
Business By: Ed Waters Jr. | 11/06/09 | 297 words

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce combined its 97th anniversary celebration with an honor to teachers and businesses that support education.

Best of ... Daily 5: Racy Super Bowl ads; Hurtling pumpkins & more
Daily5   By: None | 11/06/09 | 616 words

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Jon's storming off?

Kirstie Alley's reality show

Punching-out the Kardashians?

Wall blocks free U2 Berlin concert?

Ratings Rundown

Fort Detrick heightens security after shooting at Texas Army post
Daily Updates By: Megan Eckstein | 11/06/09 | 206 words

Army officials heightened security at Fort Detrick today in response to Thursday’s shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, that left 13 people dead and at least 30 wounded.

Hot tub stolen
Daily Updates By: Gina Gallucci-White | 11/06/09 | 62 words

Maryland State Police are searching for two people who are in some hot water for stealing a hot tub.

Flags to fly at half-staff
Daily Updates By: Staff Reports | 11/06/09 | 68 words

President Barack Obama has ordered the United States flag to be flown at half-staff immediately in memory of those who lost their lives Thursday in the deadly shooting rampage at Fort Hood, Texas.

Jobless rate tops 10 percent for first time since ’83
Daily Updates By: AP | 11/06/09 | 397 words

WASHINGTON — The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983 — and is likely to go higher.

Maryland Today
Daily Updates By: AP | 11/06/09 | 914 words

Around the state

Mixed reviews
Editorial 11/06/09 | 493 words

Maryland has set up a website to track how and where funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act -- the stimulus -- are being spent in the state.

20 Years Ago
SMITH ISLAND — Seventeen high school students ditched their classes two weeks ago for three days of island life in the Chesapeake Bay’s friendly waters. They weren’t seeking sun, surf and sail, or a few days off school. Rather, they set out to learn about ecology, estuarine (bay water) and environment.

Three people were injured Sunday afternoon when a roof truss on a house under construction collapsed on them. Two unidentified women, who were pinned under the truss, were extricated by rescue personnel from Boonsboro, Brunswick and Community Rescue Service.

50 Years Ago
Six colored boys were assessed fines ranging from $100 to $25 or commitments to juvenile quarters in the county jail in companion cases heard in Juvenile Court this morning. The boys were six of nine involved in molesting young white trick or treaters October 26.

100 Years Ago
In order to restrict negro suffrage Governor Crothers announced yesterday that he would advocate the submission of another constitutional amendment at the next general State election, which will be in November, 1911.

Dr. David Lowenstein, of this city, who is a member of the board of directors of the Baltimore and Washington White Cross Milk Company and has been looking after the erection of the company’s plant here, has received a telegram stating that the first of the concentrators for the plant have been shipped.

What about the rest of us -- who aren't offended?
Letter to Editor 11/06/09 | 351 words

Transforming ignorance into stupidity
Letter to Editor 11/06/09 | 341 words

Bringing the Dead back to life — and then some
entertainment   By: Lauren LaRocca | 11/06/09 | 530 words

Dark Star Orchestra, “possibly the most talented and accomplished tribute band out there,” according to Rolling Stone, started like most cover bands — small but focused, a place for local musicians to come together and celebrate the work of a cherished band.

Textures tell the story [slide show]
entertainment   By: Lauren LaRocca | 11/06/09 | 127 words

Frederick fiber artist Margaret Hluch gathers elements and cultural motifs from Korea, Japan, Egypt, Africa and her U.S. homeland — wool, thread, cloth, paper, paint — and intuitively builds her pieces in her home studio, some becoming life-size, some small enough to be mailed as postcards or worn as pins.

Music with a mission
entertainment   By: Lauren LaRocca | 11/06/09 | 631 words

Marriage, war, Baltimore, friends — for Lisa Fenstermacher, there’s no way to separate them from her Christian faith.

Jeff's very bad week
Katherine Heerbrandt   11/06/09 | 564 words

Mayor Jeff Holtzinger had a "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week." Let's hope that, like the Alexander of the kids' book title, he gets the same sequel, a "wonderful, marvelous, excellent, terrific" next five weeks.

Why do adults still love childhood TV?
Lifestyle By: Stephanie Mlot | 11/06/09 | 1410 words

Zack, Kelly, Slater, Jessie, Lisa and Screech were often guilty of tomfoolery. But no matter how many times they ended up in Principal Belding's office, it was all right, because they were always saved by the bell.

Honored to be a military wife, but no one said it was easy
Lynn-Marie Tayler: Been There ... Doing That   11/06/09 | 496 words

I recently celebrated my 12th anniversary as an Air Force wife. And in typical military fashion, I celebrated alone since my husband is TDY (that’s temporary duty for those unfamiliar with the lingo) until Christmas.

Political Notes — New city officials could change the dynamic with county
Meg Tully   11/06/09 | 653 words

For months, the Frederick County Commissioners have fought with city elected officials about the annexations.

Cougars' playoff run ends
Sports By: John Cannon | 11/06/09 | 592 words

Catoctin's field hockey team still had a shot at capturing its first regional championship in 27 years.

With a little under seven minutes left, the Cougars trailed Manchester Valley -- a team they beat during the regular season -- by just one goal.

Skins, Falcons looking to end slumps
Sports By: AP | 11/06/09 | 902 words

ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons are eager to break free of their mostly inglorious past, show they can be a team that consistently puts up winning records and contends for the playoffs.

Redskins D needs more takeaways, victories
Sports By: AP | 11/06/09 | 577 words

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- After signing his $100 million contract in February, Albert Haynesworth readily discussed how his presence might make the Washington Redskins defense better.

Reyes, Titans return to title game
Sports By: Greg Swatek | 11/06/09 | 417 words

In the early stages of the second half Thursday night, senior midfielder Ritchie Reyes made the kind of heads-up play that has carried the Tuscarora boys soccer team through recent postseasons.

WEEK 10 CAPSULES
Sports By: Greg Swatek | 11/06/09 | 769 words

A look at the final weekend for regular season play on the prep football scene.

More than bragging rights
Sports By: Greg Swatek | 11/06/09 | 621 words

With important things like home-field advantage in the playoffs and momentum on the line, Saturday's 15th renewal of the I-70 rivalry between Urbana and Linganore extends well beyond bragging rights and personal pride..

Both teams are trying to secure the top seed in their regions and earn home games at least through the first two rounds of the playoffs.

Lions' Keith among five local champs
Sports By: Bill Cauley | 11/06/09 | 807 words

MIDDLETOWN -- Walkersville's Stephen Keith redeemed himself Thursday at the Class 2A West cross country championships.

Knights notch distinguishing sweep of Rams
Sports By: Adam Pohl | 11/06/09 | 432 words

As the Middletown and Rockville volleyball teams stepped onto the court with their black uniform tops, orange letters and white trim, it was tough to decipher between the two on Thursday night.

Local Roundup: Hawks win
Sports By: None | 11/06/09 | 295 words

Boys Soccer Playoffs

Class 4A North Semifinal

Urbana 3, Patterson 2

BALTIMORE -- Will Duddleson, Garrett Hajjar and Joey Penn each had a goal for Urbana (10-6), which moves on to the regional championship match against the Westminster-Dulaney winner on Tuesday.

Lanes of I-70 West reopened at WashCo line
trafficUpdate   By: Staff Reports | 11/06/09 | 43 words

All lanes of I-70 West near the Washington County line have reopened, according to the Maryland State Highway Administration's website.

Weather Forecast: Weather for your weekend
videoUpdate   11/06/09 | 28 words

Weather for you weekend

Go & Do — No Halloween hangover, many events are planned for this weekend
videoUpdate   By: None | 11/06/09 | 19 words

Go & Do — No Halloween hangover, there's plenty of events to check out this weekend