Category Archives: Local News

Man Convicted of Sniper Shootings in 2002 Loses Bid for New Sentence

Man Convicted of Sniper Shootings in 2002 Loses Bid for New Sentence

ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A man convicted of taking part as a teenager in deadly sniper attacks that terrorized the Washington area has lost a bid for a new sentence in Maryland. Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Robert Greenberg said in a ruling dated Tuesday that Lee Boyd Malvo’s “physical, mental and emotional state” was…read more »

Frederick Police Investigating Motorcycle Accident in the City

Frederick Police Investigating Motorcycle Accident in the City

Frederick, MD (DG) – Frederick Police are investigating a crash Wednesday night involving a motorcycle. Officers responded to the intersection of North Market Street and 4th Street around 8:45 PM, and found an accident involving a motorcycle. Police say the victim and motorcycle were laying in the street. The motorcyclist sustained upper body injuries and…read more »

Local Medical Marijuana Companies Approved to Start Growing Plants

Local Medical Marijuana Companies Approved to Start Growing Plants

FREDERICK, Md. (DG) Eight medical marijuana cultivation companies got the go ahead Monday from the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission. Two of those are in Frederick County. Green Leaf Medical LLC has been building it’s state of the art facility for the past year in preparation, says CEO Phil Goldberg. “We are serving dispensaries all the…read more »