Category Archives: Local News
Hagerstown Mental Health System Voted Top 20 Most Beautfiul Hospitals In U.S.
Hagerstown, Md. (BW)- Brook Lane has been voted 12th most beautiful hospital in the United States.Solitant, a health care job hunt and recruiting company, conducted a contest where the public voted on...
Aug 08, 2023
Tickets With Smaller Cash Prizes Drawn During Last Weekend’s Mega-Millions Jackpot
One was sold in Frederick County.Baltimore, Md (KM) Even though no one won the $1.5-billion Mega-Millions jackpot prize last week, there were some smaller cash prize winners around the country, includ...
Aug 07, 2023
Frederick County Experiences Storms With Heavy Rains, Winds
Downtown Frederick during thunderstorm on Monday (Photo by Michael DeMattia, from the Frederick Scanner Facebook page)Frederick, Md (KM) Thunderstorms came through Frederick County on Monday afternoon...
Aug 07, 2023
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF BACK-TO-SCHOOL VACCINES
This is National Immunization Awareness Month.Baltimore, MD – Following Governor Wes Moore's proclamation of August as Immunization Awareness Month in Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health...
Aug 07, 2023
CONSUMERS ARE STILL PAYING MORE AT THE PUMP THIS WEEK, BUT RELIEF COULD BE ON THE WAY
Prices are expected to drop sometime next month.WASHINGTON, D.C. -The national average for a gallon of gas has continued its summer U-turn, but price increases have slowed and more relief could be on ...
Aug 07, 2023
Algae Blooms Detected In The Potomac River
They could be due to the dry weather conditions.Photo from Interstate Commission On The Potomac River BasisFrederick, Md (KM) The hot, dry weather we’ve been experiencing could be the reason for...
Aug 06, 2023
Fire In Adamstown Causes A Lot Of Smoke
No injuries were reported.Fire in Adamstown, August 4th, 2023 (Photos from Frederick County Division of Fire & Rescue)Adamstown, Md (KM) No one was reported injured, but a fire at an outbuilding o...
Aug 04, 2023
Open House Scheduled For Saturday At Frederick Municipal Airport
It’s in honor of the 50th anniversary of State Police Aviation.Frederick, Md (KM) The public is invited to an open house on Saturday, August 5th, sponsored by the Maryland State Police Aviation ...
Aug 04, 2023
Md. DNR Purchases Old South Mountain Inn Property
The Department says this will expand recreational opportunities in the region.Old South Mountain Inn (Photo from Md. Department Of Natural Resources)The Old South Mountain Inn property has a new owner...
Aug 03, 2023
Station Road To Be Closed Later This Month
Crews will be doing pipe repair and bank stabilization.Frederick, Md (KM) A temporary road closure is scheduled for later this month. Frederick County officials say Station Road between Mount Tabor an...
Aug 03, 2023
