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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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These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm
These Maryland, Virginia Towns Got The Most Snow During Overnight Storm Some parts of the DMV region fared better than others as slushy snow caused several major crashes and forced schools and other government agencies to open late to provide more time for the commute. Overnight, some areas were hit with as much as six inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service, which reported the totals for each county and municipality on Monday, Dec. 11. What started as rain slowly turned to snow as temperatures dipped, though some areas were able to largely avoid Mother Nature's wrath. National Weather Service These Maryland and Virginia towns received the …

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Fentanyl-Formula Elixir That Killed Infant Lands Maryland Mom In Prison Fentanyl-Formula Elixir That Killed Infant Lands Maryland Mom In Prison
Fentanyl-Formula Elixir That Killed Infant Lands Maryland Mom In Prison The Maryland mom who accidentally contaminated her baby's bottle with fentanyl leading to his death will be joining her husband behind bars. Heather Marie Frazier, 35, of Mount Airy, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, with all but five years suspended after pleading guilty over the summer to involuntary manslaughter, according to the Frederick County State's Attorney Charlie Smith's Office. She will also serve five years of supervised probation upon her release. Her husband, Jeremy Whitney Frazier, 35, also pleaded guilty in March to the same offense and received the same sentence. On Ju…

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Maryland Woman Indicted In Alabama For Capital Murder Of Burglary Victim: Officials Maryland Woman Indicted In Alabama For Capital Murder Of Burglary Victim: Officials
Maryland Woman Indicted In Alabama For Capital Murder Of Burglary Victim: Officials A Maryland woman is facing murder charges in Alabama after allegedly beating her victim to death during a home robbery, according to multiple reports. Mount Airy resident Diana Lynne Rogers, has been indicted for capital murder and other charges in connection to the death of a 58-year-old woman in Athens, Alabama in April. If convicted, Rogers faces the death penalty, according to WBAL. It is alleged that Alabama resident Diane Crane Defoor was stabbed and beaten with a wooden bowl after Rogers allegedly broke into her Athens home. She reportedly intends to plead not guilty to murder an…

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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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