Category Archives: Local News
Taneytown Man Arrested After Months-Long Drug Investigation
Westminster, Md. (DG) - A months-long investigation in Carroll County has led to the arrest of a Taneytown man on serious drug charges. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office says 44-year-old Cody...
Apr 10, 2026
High-Speed Crash In Frederick Near South East Street Roundabout Leaves Two Dead - UPDATE
Frederick, Md. (DG) - Two people are dead and two others injured following a high-speed crash early Thursday in Frederick, and authorities have now released the victims' identities. According to the F...
Apr 10, 2026
Montgomery County Police Investigate Shots Fired at Clarksburg Playground; No Injuries Reported
Gaithersburg, MD (JK) - Montgomery County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday evening at a neighborhood playground in Clarksburg. A video of the shooting incident can be seen he...
Apr 09, 2026
$4 Million in Federal Funding to Upgrade Frederick Youth Center and Senior Housing
Frederick, Md. (DG) - Federal leaders are bringing millions of dollars back to Frederick County, with a focus on improving life for both young people and seniors. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Chr...
Apr 09, 2026
Armed Fugitive Sentenced to 35 Years After High-Speed Chase and Shooting at Police In Frederick County
Frederick, Md. (DG) - A dangerous multi-state pursuit that unfolded in 2020 has now ended with a lengthy prison sentence. In Frederick County Circuit Court Wednesday, 48-year-old David Robert L...
Apr 09, 2026
Martinsburg Man Convicted on 24 Counts in Berkeley County Child Sexual Abuse Case
Martinsburg, WV (JK) - A Berkeley County jury has convicted a Martinsburg man on multiple sexual offense charges involving children, following a three-day trial that brought forward allegations spanni...
Apr 08, 2026
Woman Sentenced After Fatal DUI Crash That Killed Westminster Man
Westminster, Md. (DG) - A Baltimore woman will spend years behind bars after a deadly crash in Carroll County that happened while she was driving drunk. Officials say 32-year-old Lydia Hanson w...
Apr 08, 2026
Middletown Will See Familiar Leadership After Incumbent Commissioners Win Re-Election
Middletown, Md. (DG) - Middletown voters are sticking with familiar leadership after re-electing all three incumbent commissioners this week. Jennifer Falcinelli led the race with 459 votes, fo...
Apr 08, 2026
Spring Bears Are on the Move in Frederick County - Here's How to Keep Your Yard Safe
Annapolis, MD (JK) - Spring is here, and Maryland's black bears are waking up from their winter dens. After months without food, these hungry animals are starting to explore areas near homes - and any...
Apr 07, 2026
Montgomery County Police Warn of Rising "Distraction Thefts" Targeting Older Adults
Gaithersburg, MD (JK) - Police in Montgomery County are warning residents about an increase in so-called distraction thefts, a scheme that often targets older adults in busy public places. According t...
Apr 07, 2026
