Snow covers Frederick and Washington counties in light snowday
A 3 to 6 inch snow blanket fell overnight across Frederick County canceling no classes in most districts while Washington County delayed openings by two hours. Roads were found passable by 2:30 PM after 90 county workers worked through the night with heavy buildup at Fort Ritchie and Wolfsville reporting up to 9 and 7 inches respectively. Weather crews noted widespread accumulation with wet, peeling snow and visible road lines as crews finished cleanup by midmorning.
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Deener
Donnie Crum
Fort Ritchie
National Weather Service
Wolfsville
Forville
Joey Tolland
West Frederick Middle
Fort Gee Sound
Wellville
Post office extends hours for Christmas rush in Frederick
Frederick postmaster Jullian Biggers warns of a 15 to 20 percent rise in mail as Christmas nears. East Patrick Street and West Seventh Street branches will stay open late from Dec 9 to Dec 2, with Saturday hours and Sunday noon to 1.30 pm on select dates. Unsorted pickups and blue box drop offs to handle lighter packages are planned.
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Jullian Biggers
East Patrick Street
West Seventh Street
Body found near Wellsville identified
The skeletal remains found in a wooded area near Wellsville have been positively identified as 2 year old Ruxton resident. Maryland State Police and the medical examiner confirmed the identification after dental records matched. Baltimore County Police say disappearance reported over two years ago and her green Saab was found at Washington National Airport.
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Wellsville
Maryland
Ruxton
Balltarabe
Re Wine
Tasha Porniena
Harrison
Ing
Baltimore County
Baltimore
Washington National Airport
Hamsters Multiply in Third Grade Science Lesson
Waverley Elementary teacher Dawn Getzandanner brought hamsters into class on November 18 to illustrate population growth. Nine babies joined Buckshot and Slingshot, with the trio wandering and nesting around the room. Buckshot later became pregnant, prompting discussion of heredity and reproduction.
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Dawn Getzandanner
Shawn Jordan
Buckshot
Slingshot
New Market family to appear on America's Funniest Home Videos
The Hudson family of New Market will appear on ABC's America's Funniest Home Videos in Los Angeles for a chance at $10,000. Their clip shows Joe, 18, reacting to a dirt bike gift, with the family traveling to California for taping and a weekend in the city.
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America
Hudson
New Market
Los Angeles
ABC
Joe
Marvin Hudson
Megan
California
Hudsons
Mr. Hudson
Maryland Ballet's Nutcracker Season Returns
The Maryland Ballet unveils its annual production of The Nutcracker, bringing festive performances to local audiences. Dancers, choreographers, and orchestra prepare a classic scenic and musical return to the stage this season.
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The
Maryland Ballet
Hodson Trust Grants Hood College 2.58 Million Gift
The Hodson Trust announced 8.9 million in contributions to four Maryland colleges, with Hood College receiving 2.584 million. Johns Hopkins University and Washington College also get 2.584 million, while St. John’s College receives 1.120,926. The grant supports Hood’s Merit and Minority scholarships and broad access to higher education.
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Hood College
Hodson Trust
Shirley D. Peterson
Hood
Endur Iy Duppori
Maryland
Johns Hopkins University
Washington College
St. John’s College
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Hamaeters
Dawn Getz Andanner
Timothy Jacot
Dorothy
Os Marvin
Ie Belevision
Inside the News
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Frederick News- Post
Bruce Hamlton
Hodson
Clarence Hodson
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Hadeon Trust
Finn Mlw. Caspersen
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