Middletown man pleads guilty, won't go to prison

WINCHESTER -- A Frederick County man will serve no jail time for his role in a plot to stage a robbery at a hotel where he and a co-defendant worked.

Couple indicted on first-degree murder charges

WINCHESTER -- A Frederick County couple was indicted Thursday on first-degree murder charges in the stabbing death of a Middletown man.

Ballots set for Stephens City, Middletown elections

WINCHESTER -- Both Stephens City and Middletown will hold elections for mayor and three town council seats in May, and Tuesday's filing deadline has the ballots set.

Electrical issues likely behind fire

MIDDLETOWN -- An electrical problem probably caused the fire that destroyed Carter's Family Store on Sunday, officials said Tuesday.

Fire destroys business in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN -- A raging fire destroyed a town business Sunday night, cutting off traffic on U.S. 11 for hours as firefighters worked to battle the blaze.

Former police chief due in court in May

WINCHESTER -- A former Middletown police chief who resigned after being charged with drunken driving more than four years ago will be back in court in May for a revocation hearing after picking up another DUI charge in September.

Friend of slain man testifies at preliminary hearing

WINCHESTER -- First-degree murder charges will be certified to a Frederick County Circuit Court grand jury for two people accused in the stabbing death of a Middletown man.

Malpractice lawsuit against Middletown lawyer thrown out

HARRISONBURG -- A $1.2 million malpractice lawsuit against a Middletown attorney has been thrown out of U.S. District Court.

Authorities seek robbery suspect

MIDDLETOWN -- Authorities are looking for a suspect wanted for robbing a gas station clerk Sunday night.

Police investigate robbery of store

MIDDLETOWN -- Authorities were investigating a robbery Sunday night at the Middletown Liberty convenience store.