Drowning death spurs investigation near Point of Rocks
Maryland and Virginia authorities investigate the drowning of a 63 year old Purcellville man in the Potomac River near Point of Rocks. The body was recovered on the Virginia shore as witnesses performed CPR. Trooper Rick Rachtell leads the probe with Maryland State Police taking scene charge. No further details released.
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Point OF Rocks
Maryland
Virginia
Potomac River
Purcellville
Larry West
State Medical Examiners Office
Rick Rachtell
Healthy blooms signal strong fruit harvest in Westminster
Westminster AP reports abundant spring blooms and good soil suggest a bountiful harvest of peaches, strawberries, and other fruit. Orchard owner Baugher notes trees look healthy, with promising early growth. Seasonal crops typically begin with strawberries in late May to early June, then cherries blueberries and raspberries.
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Baughan Baugher An
Youths Arrested Over Explosive Device Threats In Maryland
A 14 year old Ridgeview Middle School student was arrested for possession of an improvised explosive device after teachers reported threats. Police say home searches revealed bomb making materials and plans for additional devices. The youth faces a juvenile court hearing and possible incarceration. he is the fourth teen arrested that week for bomb threats.
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Gaithersburg
Ridgeview Middle School
Montgome County
Derek Baliles
Baliles
Brian Porter
Frederick Forecast for the Week Ahead
The forecast calls for tonight becoming clear and cooler with lows in the 50s. Sunday brings partial sun and highs near 80, with clear Sunday night and cooler lows around 60. Through Tuesday and Wednesday, mostly sunny skies persist with highs in the 70s to low 80s and mild overnight temperatures.
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Frederick
Garrett County
Storms Rain Soak County Weekend Weather Outlook
The National Weather Service reports a weekend of storms and heavy rain with a Friday night thunderstorm and Saturday morning showers. Temperatures rise into the 70s by day, with 50s at night and Mother's Day forecast sunny. Severe thunderstorms affected Virginia late Friday night with downpours exceeding one inch per hour.
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National Weather Service
Virginia
Two Men Injured In Md 85 Crash Near Greenfield Road
Two men were flown to a trauma center after a crash on Md 85 at Greenfield Road. Norman Leizear, 31, of Frederick, drove a 1999 Chevy van east across Md 85 when struck by Gregory Sellers, 33, of Hagerstown driving a truck. The van overturned and rested on its roof on an embankment. Both were airlifted to Suburban Hospital Bethesda. Leizear was treated and released, Sellers described in far condition. Investigation continues.
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Greenfield Road
Maryland
Norman Leizear
Basford Road
Frederick
Gregory A. Sellers
Hagerstown
Rob McAfee
Bethesda
Leizear
Sellers
Correction clarifies civic federation stance on impact fees
Friday's edition misstated the Frederick County Civic Federation's position. The federation actually supports impact fees, not opposing them, aligning with revenue needs for local infrastructure.
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Frederick County
Weather Shift Brings Rain Snow Across Regions
A cold front drives rain from the Northwest to the Dakotas and into the Great Lakes with snow in the Cascades and Bitterroots. Up to eight inches of snow possible tonight in the Northwest and northern Rockies. Thunderstorms spark across parts of the East as skies clear later. a tornado damaged trailers in Bremen Georgia with no injuries. Continental highs reached 89 at Punta Gorda Florida and a low of 19 at Yellowstone Park.
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Cascades
Bitterroot Mountains
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Washington
Oregon
Dakotas
Bremen
Atlanta
Midwest
West
Southwest
Southern Plains
United States
Punta Gorda
Fla
Yellowstone National Park
Wyo
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