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Henryton Hospital Demolition Given Final Approval MAY 10 - The state Board of Public Works last week gave the state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene the green light to move forward with emergency demolition of 18 vacant buildings at the Henryton State Hospital Center in Marriottsville. Read More Here http://soa.li/e5zzGcY... (Full Story & Photos)

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STATE FIRE MARSHAL WILLIAM E. BARNARD REMINDS ALL MARYLANDERS OF CLOTHES DRYER SAFETY MAY 01 - PIKESVILLE, MD (April 26, 2013) – Most home fires caused by clothes dryers can be eliminated by regular maintenance and cleaning of the appliance and the attached vent ducting. "Following the below listed guidelines will not only promote the longevity of the dryer, but it will also lessen the chance for a fire," stated Fire Marshal Barnard. •Clean the lint filter before or after each use to ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tornado Safety Tips MAY 01 - This week we'd like to share some important tips for staying safe during a tornado whether you are in your house or in your car. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), nine percent of people killed by tornadoes between 1985 and 2008 were in their cars. To help warn drivers on roadways, Hennepin and Ramsey counties in Minnesota put up digital billboards last week, which display tornado warnings. ... (Full Story & Photos)

$50 million renovation project announced for Carrolltown Center APRIL 23 - ELDERSBURG -- With few stores remaining in the aging Carrolltown Center, owners of the mall announced Monday that they are planning a $50 million renovation of the facility beginning in the fall. The renovation will consist of the complete destruction of the largely vacant Eldersburg shopping center and construction of eight new buildings with about 20 merchants in them, according to Dixon Harvey, ... (Full Story & Photos)

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It is the mission of the Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department to preserve life and property, promote public safety and foster economic growth through leadership, management and actions, as an all risk life safety response provider.