Mount Airy News

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's summer tour is not coming to Rockville, so the city did the next best thing and invited Bruce in the USA to headline Saturday night's Hometown Holidays show.

Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs: Federal Building, Room 3020, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201; 410-230-4444 or 800-446-4926; www.mdva.state.md.us/ Libertytown has the highest percentage of veterans in the area.

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office Pro-Active Criminal Enforcement Team recently closed ten vandalism cases and charged five people with malicious destruction of property, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.

Frederick County Fire and Rescue personnel were dispatched to a vacant house on fire in the 7600 block of Woodville Road in Mount Airy Saturday at about 3:26 a.m., according to a news release from the Office of the Fire Marshall of Frederick County.

Water capacity limits in Mount Airy have some residents worried about the town's future, even though town officials say there is no need for concern.

While incumbent Peter Helt eases into his third term, the others -- Chris Everich and Bob King -- are gearing up for the job.

Mayor Patrick Rockinberg said speeding was a top concern among residents he spoke with before the town's May 7 election.

Tax rates have remained steady in recent years, thanks to an assessment value that has been frozen since 1999, according to Councilman Peter Helt.

Patrick Reed, shown with his son, Hunter, has launched Reed and Son Services, a full-service plumbing business based in Mount Airy.

Bruce Walz, elections board chairman, left, reads the results of the Mt. Airy councilman at the start of the town council meeting Monday night.

Mount Airy: 7:30 p.m. Monday, 110 S. Main St. 301-831-5768, 301-829-1424, 410-795-6012. Olympic-worthy win Will Christian fell short of his goal of qualifying for this year's Olympic Marathon, but his win in Sunday's Frederick Half-Marathon had a gold medal look to it.

Officers went to the store at 313 S. Jefferson St. at about 4:50 a.m. where a clerk told them that a man with a handgun had robbed the store, police said.

At a special joint meeting Thursday between Carroll County's state representatives and the Carroll County commissioners, Sen.

After the previous month's minutes were approved as written, Chairman Bob King announced Patty Williamson has resigned from the board due to challenges with her commute.

As published May 2, 2012 Each election the Mt. Airy Messenger offers space to the current candidates.

By NAN BROWN, Messenger staff As published May 2, 2012 A new and different kind of salon located in historic downtown Mt.

As published May 2, 2012 You must be a registered voter within Mt. Airy town limits to vote in the Monday, May 7 Mt.

As published May 2, 2012 Mt. Airy will be filled with activity all day, on Saturday, May 12.

They are making Africa's needs their priority even though an ocean separates them from people who depend on their donations.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. --In Montgomery County last year, fatal drunk driving crashes were up, and here are some eye-opening statistics related to those crashes: The average Blood Alcohol Concentration of the victims aged 21 or over was .17-- more than twice the legal limit of .08. But under the age of 21, the average was a .24--three times the ... (more)