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Two Airlifted To Hospital After Crashing Into Tree In Maryland Two Airlifted To Hospital After Crashing Into Tree In Maryland
Two Airlifted To Hospital After Crashing Into Tree In Maryland Two people had to be airlifted to Maryland hospitals after a driver ping-ponged and crash landed into a tree in Mount Airy on Thursday afternoon. At around 1:15 p.m. on Jan. 4, first responders in Carroll County were called to the 500 block of East Ridgeville Boulevard, where there was a reported crash with people trapped inside a van off the side of the road. Upon arrival, crews from the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company and Police Department found the van rested against a tree with two people still inside, prompting a rescue effort. The site of the crash on Thursday afternoon in Carr…

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Flags To Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Beloved Carrol County Community Member Oscar Baker Flags To Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Beloved Carrol County Community Member Oscar Baker
Flags To Fly At Half-Staff To Honor Beloved Carrol County Community Member Oscar Baker The Carroll County government will fly its flags at half-staff through the rest of the week to celebrate the life and honor the passing of lifelong Mount Airy resident and civil servant Oscar Baker. Baker died on Saturday, July 23, shortly before his 100th birthday and following more than six decades of active service to the residents of Mount Airy and the surrounding communities throughout the county and state. All flags have been ordered to fly at half-staff through the end of the day on Friday, July 29, following Baker’s funeral. Aside from his active service, Baker also served as Presi…

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