Myersville News

When residents in certain parts of the county got their July property tax bills, they noticed a higher rate for their fire tax.

When residents in certain parts of the county got their July property tax bills, they noticed a higher rate for their fire tax.

The FCC announced this week that it will begin field testing prototype television white space devices on Monday, July 14.

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary where an undisclosed amount of money was taken from a safe.

Children filled Hagerstown's playgrounds and ball fields Friday afternoon - a sure sign that summer has arrived.

County gathered Monday night to discuss where a new compression station should be placed.

A judge on Tuesday found a woman guilty of assaulting another woman in a Washington County courthouse hallway while their families were in court in February for a child pornography case.

Liquor is taxed at a rate of $1.50 a gallon, and beer is taxed at 9 cents a gallon in Maryland .

“He would walk a field all day”

The writings of an 81-year-old man who died in February may someday help future archaeologists. via WTOP

“We're up in years. My husband, he's 86, and I'm not far behind.”

Myersville resident Evelyn Byrd came to Winchester Hall this week to tell the Frederick County Commissioners rising tax bills are causing a hardship for herself and her husband. via WTOP

“A lot of them hold fond memories. Well, especially in the Wolfesville area. Used to be John Pine Road -- all gravel roads ... Then of course, I can think back to 1939. Brandenburg Hollow Road used to be a dirt road.”

Winding rural roads in Frederick County are windows to the picturesque farmland and beauty of the mountains. via WTOP

Washington County Commissioner Kristin B. Aleshire has taken a job as town manager of Myersville in Frederick County. via Herald-Mail

“I hope people will enjoy it and I'm hoping to have a big turnout”

A local high school senior who hopes to become a deputy has already had a taste of interacting with several law enforcement agencies. via WTOP

The volunteer fire companies of Myersville and Carroll Manor both cite declining volunteer enrollment and the need to lower response times as two key reasons they have requested that the Board of County ... via Gazette.Net

Children from Changing Families will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from May 6, through June 10, at Families Plus!, 35 E. Church St. via Herald-Mail

Authorities in Frederick County say a Myersville man was killed when his car hit a tree along Gambrill Park Road, north of Frederick. via WJLA-TV Arlington

“They're not meant for the general public.”

Nancy and Spencer Geasey display July 6, 2005, some of the projectile points they discovered under the rock overhang on their property near Myersville. via WTOP

“I love working here, and I love that good hometown feeling.”

Kathy Gaver, administrative specialist for the Town of Myersville, provides support services for the town manager and other employees. via WTOP

As warmer temperatures get more people outside, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office wants to make sure bicyclists will be safe on the roads. via WTOP

“I want to make something that's going last for 100 years and someone will say, 'Oh, Grandma Pam made that.'”

Dolores Grossnickle of Myersville, Md., looks over quilts Sunday at the Mason-Dixon Quilt Show at Hagerstown Community College's ARCC. via Herald-Mail