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A Frederick teenager who disposed of a gun after his friend was shot in December had his case moved to juvenile court Thursday before he was sentenced

Sitting in his nearly empty office, Judge W Milnor Roberts estimated he has presided over more than a quarter million cases in Frederick County District Court during his 22-year career on the bench --

ANNAPOLIS -- Sen Ron Young envisions an Emerald City springing up in the heart of Frederick County, bringing visitors from far and wide to stay in a self-sustaining hotel and marvel over homes without energy bills

After a fire destroyed their home near Walkersville, the Moore family kissed their dog Roxie goodbye and moved into temporary accommodations

Three divisions within Frederick County Public Schools are being shaken up, and many staff members will be required to reapply for their jobs

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy -- Benedict XVI left the Catholic Church in unprecedented limbo Thursday as he became the first pope in 600 years to resign, capping a tearful day of farewells that included an extraordinary pledge of obedience to his successor

WASHINGTON -- Squabbling away the hours, the Senate swatted aside last-ditch plans to block $85 billion in broad-based federal spending reductions Thursday as President Barack Obama and Republicans blamed each other for the latest outbreak of gridlock and the administration readied plans to put the cuts into effect

Toilets along the towpath might go unpumped, and Frederick's new airport tower could be grounded Meat inspections might be trimmed

Sean Ashoff works on decorating a cake Wednesday during the first round of the Mr Linganore competition at Linganore High School

A person walks up flights of steps Wednesday at the Carroll Creek parking deck