Category Archives: Local News
Frederick County, Some Surrounding Jurisdictions, Placed Under A Drought Watch
MDE says groundwater levels in these areas are lower than normal for this time of year.Md. Drought Watch Map (Map from Md. Dept. of the Environment)Baltimore, Md (KM) A drought watch has been issued f...
Jul 11, 2023
Arson Cause Of A Vehicle Fire In Washington County
No injuries were reported.Clear Spring, Md (KM) A vehicle fire in Washington County Monday is being investigated as an arson.The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office say a passerby discovered a ...
Jul 11, 2023
Fox Found Recently In Frederick County Tests Positive For Rabies
Residents who have come into contact with this animal are urged to speak with their health care providers.Frederick, Md (KM) A fox found roaming Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park ...
Jul 11, 2023
Life Sentence Handed Down In Rape Case In Frederick
The defendant also received a concurrent 25-year sentence for assault.Frederick, Md (KM) A Walkersville man was given a stiff sentence on Monday in connection with a rape more than two years ago. Norr...
Jul 10, 2023
Third Democrat Launches Bid For 6th District Congressional Seat
Mia Mason is a military veteran and transgender woman.Frederick, Md (KM) Another candidates has thrown her hat into the ring in the 6th District Congressional Race in Maryland. Mia Mason, a Democrat, ...
Jul 10, 2023
Frederick County State’s Attorney Elected President Of National Prosecutors Organization
He was sworn on Monday.(Photo from Frederick County State’s Attorney’s website)Arlington, Va. (KM) You could says it’s quite an honor for a local prosecutor. The National District At...
Jul 10, 2023
Work To Begin This Week On Replacing A 100-Year-Old Bridge In Frederick County
The project’s cost is $5-million.A side view of the Md. 17 Bridge over Middle Creek. (Photo from Md. Dept. of Transportation SHA)Middletown, Md (KM) Starting this week, a $5-million bridge repla...
Jul 10, 2023
Speed Monitoring Devices Installed Along Parts Of Christophers Crossing In Frederick
They will be located at the intersection with Fieldstone Way & Sawmill Court.Frederick, Md (KM) Two automated speed monitoring systems began operating on Monday, July 10th at both the eastbound an...
Jul 10, 2023
Construction Sign Hacked To Display Racist Message In Montgomery County
There is a $10,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s).Brookeville, Md. (BW)- An electronic construction sign in Montgomery County was hacked to display a racist...
Jul 10, 2023
Deadly Fire In Carroll County Under Investigation
Photo from Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company Facebook pageCarroll County, Md. (DG) – A fire in a mobile home Saturday July 8, 2023, killed a Carroll County man.Shortly after 1 PM firefighters res...
Jul 09, 2023
