Jug Bridge collapse recalled in Monocacy River history
Mamie Main recalls March 3 1942 when a portion of the arched Jug Bridge over the Monocacy River failed just after a motorist crossed. The 134 year old stone bridge on what was U.S. 40 near Frederick drew crowds after its collapse and led to road realignments and a replacement bridge.
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Jug Bridge
Mamie Main
Monocacy River
U.S. 40
Frederick
Mrs. Main
National Guard
MD. 144
Leo Harbaugh
Main
Greyhound Bus Drivers Strike Hits Regions Nationwide
Greyhound bus drivers nationwide walk out after failed contract talks leaving terminals closed in Frederick and Baltimore. Replacement drivers run limited schedules as about 6,300 workers strike for better wages and benefits, stranding travelers and affecting routes to Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania and Ocean City.
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Greyhound
Frederick
East All Saints Street
Baltimore
Jerome Reeves
Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania
Ocean City
George Gravely
Amtrak
Scottsdale
Ariz
Greyhound Lines Inc
Amalgamated Council of Greyhound
Chesapeake
Hagerstown
Inmates Teach Reading at Frederick County Detention Center
Four inmates tutor each other in reading and writing at Frederick County Detention Center with help from Inmate Services, the Frederick County Library, and the Literacy Council. Masser and Swann train in literacy and GED programs while Rice Dortch and Dortch share experiences of past struggles and current progress.
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Eric Masser
Steven Rice
Tee Jay Swann
Thomas Lee Dortch
Frederick County Detention Center
Eric
Rice
Frederick
Frederick County
Literacy Council
Masser
Swann
The
Thomas Johnson High School
Remodelers Help Two Frederick County Residents With Home Upgrade
The Remodelers Council of Frederick County plans a two day weekend project in Sabillasville to remodel a home for two blind residents on fixed income. Dennis Smith and Mark Lancaster co chair the effort, delivering a bathroom, bedrooms, siding and donated labor and materials with the Housing Trust coordinating and the county providing a new well and septic. The Frederick County Association of Realtors will provide meals, while the council pursues a May Remodeler’s Week and an October expo.
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Sabillasville
Frederick County
Dennis Smith
Mark Lancaster
Housing Trust
Smith
Mr. Smith
Frederick County Housing Trust
Susan Castle
The
Urban mountaineer to install roof part at Discovery Crossing
A urban mountaineer will install part of the roof for a new facility at Discovery Crossing shopping center in Walkersville. The project is slated to open by mid March, signaling a timely completion of construction and a fresh retail option for residents.
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Discovery Crossing
Walkersville
Gingrich pushes Frederick Republicans to seize Sixth District seat
At a Lincoln Day dinner in Urbana, Newt Gingrich urged Frederick area Republicans to challenge Beverly Byron, register voters for a GOP majority, and build a caring, tech‑driven party. He urged focus on common sense, progress, and youth to win national influence.
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Urbana
Frederick
Beverly Byron
Newt Gingrich
R-Ga
Frederick County
Republican Central Committee
Lincoln Day
Gingrich
GOP Central Committee
America
Maryland
Thomas Johnson and Middle Town Reach State Girls Tournament
Thomas Johnson and Middle Town girls basketball teams advance to the state tournament after strong regional wins. The two programs earned spots in the upcoming event, showcasing top talents and facing stiff regional challengers.
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Thomas Johnson
Middletown
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News-Post
Kelly Bahn
Dortch
New York City
Dorteh
Keith Reed
Mark Cremmett
Republican County
Christina Barnes
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