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Launch Boats Coming to Georgetown Canal in July

Though the mule-drawn Georgetowner canal boat is no more , residents and visitors will be able to take in the C&O Canal by boat once more when the Canal Launch Boat Interpretive Program comes to Georgetown in July.

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Tue May 29, 2012

Big News Network.com

News at 345 p.m. Storm warning in effect

There is a severe thunderstorm warning in effect in Berkeley and Jefferson counties and Washington County, Md.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Spirit of Jefferson Advocate

Boats back in business - New program set for Saturday launch

National Park Service officials are set to launch a new C&O program this weekend - and launch some canal boats, too.

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WUSA-TV Washington

Reward Offered For Info On Computer, Radio And Tool Thefts

WILLIAMSPORT, Md. -- The National Park Service is offering a reward for information leading to the people responsible for stealing and damaging equipment at a construction site in the McMahons Mill area of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

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Wed May 23, 2012

The Frederick News-Post

Civil War tourism group touts videos by Maryland kids

A Civil War tourism group is using videos made by some Maryland middle-schoolers to spotlight the importance of connecting children with history.

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Mon May 21, 2012

WFMD-AM Frederick

Washington County Sheriff's Office Make Arrest In Home Burglary

A 20 year old man was arrested this Monday morning and charged with burglarizing a home in the 12000 block of Cove Road, in Clear Spring.

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Sun May 20, 2012

WHAG

Native Americans Dance for Peace

Native American Chief Apesanahkwat says this traditional dance is a solemn but important expression.

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Sat May 19, 2012

WHAG

Ford Driving South Hagerstown High School To New Uniforms

Uniforms can be a way to show who you are and what you represent. South Hagerstown High School's band does so with the green and white.

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WHAG

NORAD Intercepted Two Aircrafts Near Camp David

NORAD intercepted two aircrafts flying by Camp David Friday. According to officials from NORAD there was a security breach when NORAD intercepted two aircrafts that were out of radio communication.

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Fri May 18, 2012

WHAG

Frederick: Business as Usual on G-8 Summit's First Day

Mounted officers and police in uniform were around downtown for the first day of the G-8 Summit.

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Thu May 17, 2012

WHAG

Some Washington County Residents Offended by Blue Bins

Washington County's efforts to go green have a lot of residents seeing blue. "I heard a ruckus outside so I went out and found this large recycle on my driveway," says Preston Fouke, a Washington County resident who doesn't want a recycling bin.

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WHAG

One Taken to Hospital Following Chambersburg Fire

The Chambersburg Fire Department responded to a small fire at the Franklin County Courthouse Thursday.

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Wed May 16, 2012

WHAG

WASD Teacher Contract Negotiations Continue

Contract negotiations continue between School Board Members and District teachers.

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Tue May 15, 2012

WHAG

Several Area Roads to Close for G8 Summit

While Camp David hosts the 38th G8 summit, scenic highways and nearby routes will be even more pristine and quiet with road closures.

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WHAG

City Engineer Sets Preliminary Timeline for Downtown Stadium

City leaders met Tuesday night to discuss the proposed stadium downtown. The city engineer has set a preliminary timeline.

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Mon May 14, 2012

WHAG

Md. Special Session Begins; Tax Increases Expected

Maryland lawmakers had to deal with a lot more than rain for the first day of the Special Session.

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WHAG

Fire Marshal: Stove Started Fatal Summit Avenue Fire

It's been learned what caused the fire that claimed the lives of a mother and daughter on Summit Avenue weeks ago.

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WHAG

TRAFFIC: Accident Causes Delay on I-70 WB, Frederick Co.

A flipped tractor trailer caused major traffic on Interstate 70 westbound Monday.

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Tue May 08, 2012

MyFoxDC

Teens killed in prom night car accident

Police say Brendon Colliflower and Samantha Kelly died when Colliflower lost control of his vehicle, went off the road, and slammed into a tree.

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Sun May 06, 2012

WHAG

Police Officers Responding to Dollar General Robbery in Williamsport

Police officers are responding to an armed robbery that took place late Sunday evening at the Dollar General in Williamsport.

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