Frederick County Weather Forecast Segment
Tonight light showers possible toward daybreak with lows in the lower 60s and a southwest breeze. Saturday showers then clearing, cooler by afternoon with highs around 60 and a northwest wind. Saturday night mostly clear and breezy, lows near 40. Sunday sunny, highs in the upper 50s, then clear nights and cooler lows. Monday and Tuesday mix of clear and partly cloudy with lows and highs in the 30s to 60s. Wednesday chance of showers with highs in the upper 60s.
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Popcorn Plant Workers Face Lung Disease in Jasper
Four workers at the Gilster-Mary Lee popcorn plant in Jasper have developed bronchiolitis obliterans linked to inhaling butter flavoring vapors. NIOSH says 21 of 117 workers show signs of lung problems and investigators seek similar cases at other microwave popcorn plants for comparison.
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Fuel economy dip reaches twenty year low in EPA report
The EPA report shows average fuel economy fell to a twenty year low due mainly to widespread SUV and van use. It notes SUVs vans and pickups pull the fleet down while sedans edge higher, prompting calls for stricter fuel economy standards and a public hearing to discuss potential revisions.
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City man charged with drug offenses
A 28 year old Frederick man was arrested on drug charges Thursday evening by undercover officers with the Frederick Police Department. Thomas Eugene Wachter was stopped on Stratford Way at Dogwood Drive and charged with distribution of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute, and two counts of possession. About $1300 was seized. He was jailed awaiting a bail hearing before a Frederick County District Court commissioner.
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Baltimore Trade Center Tightens Security After Attacks
Baltimore officials tighten security at the trade center amid fears of a possible target. Port Administration spokeswoman Kate Philips says measures justify protection of a high profile public site. City Hall remains under metal detector access, while the World Trade Center was closed after credible information suggested a target risk.
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Correction note on co owners of NASCAR Flag to Flag Racing
A Fall automotive preview miss identifies Timothy Collins and Gloria Collins as co owners of NASCAR Flag to Flag Racing, a Frederick memorabilia store. The item corrects ownership attribution in the Oct 2 supplement.
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Fire log reports calls through Thursday evening
Fire log covers a 24 hour period ending 8 p.m. Thursday with a woods fire at 4724 Mount Zion Road Braddock Heights from 7:40 a.m. A vehicle fire near I-70 and I-270 Braddock Heights Junior United at 4:36 p.m. A drive through at Burger King on North Church Street in Thurmont at 7:05 p.m. Miscellaneous rescue handled by Thurmont Ambulance and Frederick ALS Ambulance. Emergency calls numbered 45 and routine calls zero.
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Maryland Lottery Draws Highlight Evening Powers
Maryland lottery results show Pick 3 numbers 4 and 24 and Pick 4 numbers 14 and 86 drawn Thursday night. Cash In Hand entry codes include 01 13 19 20 21 27 31 and a Ride number 4 SD ge appears garbled. Thursday afternoon draws list Pick 3 numbers 6 42 and Pick 4 63 44 with unclear extra digits.
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