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Woodsboro Bank Employees Plant 200 Trees in Support of 5 Million Tree Initiative

On Thursday, April 10, a team of over 40 Woodsboro Bank employees partnered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to plant 200 trees in support of the 5 Million Tree Initiative. The project was not just about greening Frederick’s surroundings, but also nurturing a legacy of community care and…

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Watch out for bears!

James Rada Jr. Photo of Black Bear on South Altamont Avenue in Thurmont by Bob Delphey Last month, a young black bear wandered onto the property of a Frederick hotel on Buckeystown Pike and climbed one of the trees. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources sent a team to tranquilize the bear and release him…

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· Business News

From a Shield to Scissors

James Rada, Jr. Morris Blake spent decades working in security with Maryland Department of Natural Resources, National Park Service, Francis Scott Key Mall, Frederick County, and Mount St. Mary’s; but, last year, he turned in his badge to become a hair stylist and has never been happier. Blake, who turns fifty-seven this year, has lived…

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Town Continues Work to Save Ash Trees

James Rada, Jr. Work is ongoing to try and save as many of the Community Park ash trees as possible. The trees were damaged by the emerald ash borer. The town was able to get good pricing on the preservation of the trees, because the town piggybacked on other contracts for other municipalities. Last year,…

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