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Sam's Club, Hotels Evacuated After Explosives Found During Construction Project In Maryland Sam's Club, Hotels Evacuated After Explosives Found During Construction Project In Maryland
Sam's Club, Hotels Evacuated After Explosives Found During Construction Project In Maryland Explosives were found at the site of a construction project in Maryland on Thursday afternoon, prompting evacuations of some nearby buildings, the Fire Marshal says. Bomb technicians from the fire marshal's office were called to the 1700 block of Wesley Boulevard in Hagerstown as they investigate explosives that were unearthed at the construction site. As a precaution, officials evacuated the nearby Sam's Club and two hotels in the area, though they stressed there was no threat to the public as they attempt to determine what next steps to take. One option, they say, is a controlled detona…

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Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home
Construction Worker Airlifted To Hospital After Cutting Leg Working On Roof Of Maryland Home A construction worker who suffered a painful injury while on the job in Calvert County had to be airlifted to an area hospital for treatment and evaluation, fire officials say. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, paramedics and a helicopter responded to a stretch of Ridge Road in Huntingtown, where there was a report of a construction worker who cut his leg with a saw. Upon arrival, the pilot of the helicopter found the worker with a wound on the roof of a house under construction, according to a spokesperson from the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. Paramedics were able…

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Maryland HS Briefly Evacuated, Students Fall Ill From Odor, Report States Maryland HS Briefly Evacuated, Students Fall Ill From Odor, Report States
Maryland HS Briefly Evacuated, Students Fall Ill From Odor, Report States A high school building in Maryland was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday morning when several students fell ill, according to a WBAL report. Glen Burnie High School Principal Kevin Carr sent a letter to parents advising that several students were treated at the health office and were taken to area hospitals as a precaution for evaluation, while the building was temporarily evacuated and then safely reopened a few minutes later, the outlet states. Carr said the gas odor reportedly was tied to equipment on campus due to ongoing construction. The complete WBAL story can be found here.

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Lane Closures Extended In Calvert County Due To Supply Chain Issues Lane Closures Extended In Calvert County Due To Supply Chain Issues
Lane Closures Extended In Calvert County Due To Supply Chain Issues Sewer line repairs in Calvert County have led to an extended lane closure on a busy roadway to allow crews to complete the project. In mid-June, the Calvert County Department of Public Works Water and Sewerage Division began repairs on HG Trueman Road between Rousby Hall Road and Southern Connector Boulevard in Lusby. The project led to lane closures on HG Trueman Road to allow for the installation of jersey walls. On Tuesday, June 28, officials announced that the completion date for the project has been extended through at least Friday, July 15, weather permitting, with work taking place …

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Tree And Debris Removal Will Require Day-Long Bridge Closure In Maryland Tree And Debris Removal Will Require Day-Long Bridge Closure In Maryland
Tree And Debris Removal Will Require Day-Long Bridge Closure In Maryland The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT) announced that a busy bridge will be closed for several hours this week to allow contracting crews to clear the area of debris. Officials announced that the MDOT will close the MD 180 bridge over Catoctin Creek for approximately six hours on Wednesday, June 29, to remove large debris and trees lodged against and under the bridge in the Jefferson area of Frederick County. Starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, crews will use a crane and other equipment to pull tree limbs and other debris out of the creek and away from th…

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Traffic Alert: Lane Closure Scheduled On Busy Roadway In The Region Traffic Alert: Lane Closure Scheduled On Busy Roadway In The Region
Traffic Alert: Lane Closure Scheduled On Busy Roadway In The Region A busy roadway in St. Mary's County will have lengthy closures for several days as contracting crews continue construction work in the area. The St. Mary’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation is cautioning motorists that there will be closures on the FDR Boulevard between Kennegad Drive and Athlone Drive in California beginning next week. According to the DPW, the initial closures are scheduled between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, and Wednesday, June 15, to allow for maintenance and repairs in the area. “Changeable message signs and posted signs will be provided…

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