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West Virginia GOP County Commissioners removed from office after arrest for skipping meetings
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A three-judge panel ordered Wednesday that two county commissioners in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle be removed from office over a month after they were arrested for purposefully jilting their duties by skipping public meetings. Circuit Court Judges Joseph K. Reeder of Putnam County, Jason...
Two Killed In Crash On I-270 Ramp In Frederick County: Maryland State Police (Updated)
An alert was issued by Maryland State Police shortly after noon on April 30 as troopers were called to investigate a single-vehicle crash on the ramp from Maryland Route 80 to the northbound lanes of I-270 in Frederick. Police confirmed that there were two confirmed fatalities, though the crash remains...
25-year-old surrendered peacefully after hours-long standoff in Boonsboro: Officials
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — ABC13 is at the scene of a home in Boonsboro where police are responding. Lynchburg Police Department vehicles are currently parked on Royal Oak Drive. According to officials with the Lynchburg Fire Department, a SWAT team is on the way, and the situation may take a while.
Road in Frederick County to close for 2 weeks for repairs
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Crews will be shutting down a road in Frederick County for two weeks for repairs. The Frederick County, Maryland Government said Pear Lane will be closed for about two weeks starting around May 13. Crews will be working to replace a metal pipe culvert that deteriorated with a […]
Standoff suspect charged with Death/Injury threats, Protective Order Violation: LPD
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A man involved in an hours-long standoff with police on Tuesday in Boonsboro is facing two charges, according to police. The afternoon incident took place on Royal Oak Drive but ultimately ended with the peaceful surrender of a 25-year-old man who had barricaded himself into a home.
Man on bike robbed by 2 men pretending to be police officers during traffic stop
LEESBURG, Va. — A man riding his bike in Leesburg, Virginia Friday afternoon was robbed by two men pretending to be police officers, according to the Leesburg Police Department. Around 4:30 p.m. the man said he was riding his bike on a sidewalk in the 800 block of Edwards...
Peregrine Falcons Return To Old Roosts In The Chesapeake Region
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Real estate high above the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers is certainly desirable. But a stretch of rocky cliffs in Maryland, overlooking Harpers Ferry, WV, is currently off limits to everyone — except peregrine falcons. In 2021, for the first time in 70...
2 VA Men Split Lottery Ticket, One Purchased In Loudoun County
Sharing is caring for two Virginia men, each $122,500 richer before taxes.Darrell Terry, of South Boston, and Lou Malfi, of Leesburg, won the tickets in the Cash 5 on Feb. 28, with EZ Match drawing.Terry bought his winning ticket at Blue Ridge Tobacco & Candle, located at 1024 Bill Tuck Highway…
Frederick County Public Schools break ground on 2 new schools after over 50 years of no renovations
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Soon students at Valley Elementary School and at Green Valley Elementary School will have a brand new school that will feature several upgrades that will improve their school days. It has been 50 years since Valley Elementary School was last renovated. Teachers and students were excited to hear […]
Council Members Raise Concerns About Bill To Increase Backyard Chickens In Frederick County
It would allow residents to raise chicken on properties of less than three acres. Frederick, Md (KM) Raising backyard chickens could be expanded in Frederick County. The Council on Tuesday discussed a bill sponsored by Councilman Mason Carter to allow residents to own eight or fewer chickens on lots of 30,000 square feet. Roosters would be prohibited, and any chicken coop, pen or stall could only be placed no closer than 25 feet away from a lot line.
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