Authorities say a Maryland teen accused of meticulously planning a violent attack at her high school has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in the case.

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THURMONT — An active military-grade hand grenade was uncovered Saturday afternoon in the parking lot outside a Maryland McDonald’s. The Frederick News-Post reports a bomb technician with the Office of the State Marshal secured and removed the active grenade. Dale ...

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(AP) A covered bridge in Thurmont has been closed for repairs. Officials in Frederick County said Tuesday that the Loy’s Station Covered Bridge located south of Route 77 on Old Frederick Road has been damaged and is closed. Frederick County ...

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FREDERICK — The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is charging a second person in the death of a 2-year-old Thurmont boy. Capt. Tim Clarke said Monday that 36-year-old Melissa Brittle is charged with second-degree child abuse in the Sept. 8 death ...

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THURMONT — Local officials in Thurmont and elsewhere in Frederick County say they’re losing hope that they’ll be reimbursed for the cost of preparing for and hosting a summit of the Group of Eight industrial nations. President Barack Obama hosted ...

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WASHINGTON — A $950,000 federal grant will help fund the creation of a 10-mile natural corridor linking parks in Frederick County. Democratic Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin announced the matching National Parks Service grant on Wednesday. The funding, combined ...

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FREDERICK — Some are doing it just to make their hobby self-sustaining. Others, to bolster their children’s college funds. A few manage to make a real living at it after quitting their 9-to-5 jobs. But all see it as an ...

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THURMONT — Thurmont town officials have approved the sale of about 400 acres of land to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The Frederick News-Post reports that the sale was approved in a 3-2 vote Tuesday night. Mayor Martin Burns, ...

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THURMONT — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering the town of Thurmont $1.4 million for about 400 acres of land it owns. The Frederick News Post reports that a meeting will be held July 17 to discuss the ...

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THURMONT — The town of Thurmont says it’s negotiating to sell 450 acres to the state to expand nearby Cunningham Falls State Park. The Frederick News-Post reports that town officials held a closed meeting Tuesday to discuss the matter. Mayor ...

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