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Jefferson High School Student Receives National Honor
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced Jefferson High School student Abner Contreras has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Co-founder and President James W. Lewis.
Frederick County Health Department: Groundhog Found At Taskers Chance Neighborhood Tests Positive For Rabies
Residents who may have come into contact with the groundhog are asked to call their health care provider. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Health Department says a groundhog found last week in the Taskers Chance neighborhood has tested positive for rabies. The groundhog turned up in a stormwater management pond near the Taskers Chance swimming pool along Bel Aire Lane. Animal Control Officers collected the groundhog on Thursday, July 18th at 9:00 PM after it attacked a dog earlier that evening.
Mike Locksley on starting the post-Tagovailoa era, his new "mayor" role, recruiting and more
College football media days signal that the start of the season is near. Locksley, who traveled to Indianapolis with wide receiver Tai Felton, linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II and defensive lineman Jordan Phillips, enters Year Six at the helm of the Terps. He enters a new era without quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, the Big Ten's all-time leading passer whose college career wrapped up after four years in College Park. Either Billy Edwards or MJ Morris seem set to fill his shoes behind a new-look offensive line.
Women from Massachusetts, New Jersey killed in Southern Maryland crash
FAULKNER, Md. — Two women died Wednesday afternoon in a crash in Charles County, according to Maryland State Police. Norma Matthews, 81, of Lowell, Massachusetts, and Virginia Licata, 86, of Blackwood, New Jersey, died as a result of a crash around 1:45 p.m. Wednesday on U.S. Route 301 at Popes Creek Road in Faulkner.
New video guides mariners on medical certificate applications
(MARTINSBURG, W.Va.) — In keeping with its goal to continuously improve its services to mariners, the National Maritime Center (NMC) has posted a video on its website to help guide mariners and reduce incomplete medical certificate application forms. The Video Guide to Filling Out Application Form CG-719K was created...
New apartments for adults with disabilities, families, older adults coming to Columbia
New multifamily housing is coming to Hickory Ridge in Columbia. Mission First Housing Group, in partnership with the Howard County Housing Commission and the Autism Society of Maryland, is set to start work on a 76-unit affordable apartment community for adults with disabilities, older adults and families in Columbia. The...
Bridgeport Post 68 Faces Potomac Valley Post 64 in First Round of American Legion State Tournament
Bridgeport Post 68 will begin play in the 2024 West Virginia American Legion Baseball State Tournament at 10 a.m. today. Post 68 (18-13) meets Potomac Valley Post 64 (16-13) in the first game of the double-elimination event at PO Faulkner Park in Martinsburg. The winner will advance to play the...
NCAA Rewind: Tillman, Maryland Maxed Out
Before USA Lacrosse Magazine looks ahead to what’s to come in 2025 — look out for our NCAA Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings later this summer — our team of staff and contributors decided it was worth taking a last look at the 2024 college lacrosse season. To...
MoCo Minute | Montgomery County updating ePlans software for residential permits
ROCKVILLE, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County is set to enhance its ePlans software, aiming to streamline the process of obtaining residential permits for home renovations and constructions. Whether you’re building a new deck or renovating your home, the ePlans system allows you to submit your application and construction plans electronically. Gail Lucas, the […]
Battery win 1-2 over Loudoun in morning match, Dossantos and Markanich score
The Charleston Battery triumphed 1-2 on the road over Loudoun United FC on Wednesday at Segra Field. Charleston struck twice in the first half through Nathan Dossantos and Nick Markanich, with Markanich’s proving to make the difference after a late goal by the hosts. The Battery ascend to the top of the Eastern Conference standings with the victory and are currently six games unbeaten.
'I need prayer warriors' | Grandmother of toddler shot outside her DC day care asks for community's help
WASHINGTON — The grandmother of the toddler shot outside her Southeast DC day care is speaking out to WUSA9. Two-year-old Emily is recovering from surgery after family members told us she was shot in the stomach and arm last week. Four people were shot and two of them died,...
Cash and Equipment Stolen From Pho & Grill in Olney
On Wednesday, Pho & Grill announced that its location at 18153 Village Mart Dr in Olney was burglarized overnight between Monday, July 22 and Tuesday morning, July 23. The full message can be seen below:. “Dear Pho & Grill Customers and Olney Community,. We want to inform you about an...
People speak about new car dealership, dog policy at public forum
Residents took their place in front of the microphone during Tuesday’s public forum to voice their concerns over a number of issues. A total of 11 speakers signed up, with four of them speaking on the recent changes to animal ordinances, and three discussing the proposed car dealership at the Route 4 and 235 intersection. Bridget Lawrence of California spoke about the flooding in the Woodland Acres neighborhood, near a...
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