Category Archives: Local News
Poolesville Officials Warn of Fraudulent Email Posing as Town Message
Poolsville, MD (JK) - The Town of Poolesville is alerting residents to a suspicious email that falsely appears to come from an official town account. According to town officials, multiple community me...
Apr 21, 2026
Frederick County Launches "Forever Farmland" Program to Honor Preserved Farms
Frederick, MD (JK) - Frederick County is celebrating its long-standing commitment to agriculture with the launch of a new initiative designed to recognize farmers who have permanently preserved their ...
Apr 21, 2026
Traffic Stop in Carroll County Leads to Major Drug Arrest in Finksburg
Finksburg, Md. (DG) - A routine traffic stop in Carroll County has led to serious drug charges after deputies say they uncovered a significant amount of suspected narcotics. It happened just af...
Apr 21, 2026
Frederick Among Maryland Counties Declared Disaster Areas Amid Ongoing Drought
Frederick, Md. (DG) - Severe drought conditions across Maryland are prompting federal action, with the USDA now declaring nine counties natural disaster areas. The designation opens the door for emerg...
Apr 21, 2026
Maryland Sues D.C. Water Over Massive Potomac River Sewage Spill
Rockville, Md. (DG) - Maryland is escalating its response to a massive sewage spill in the Potomac River by filing a lawsuit against D.C. Water. State officials say a January pipeline collapse ...
Apr 21, 2026
WV Congressman Riley Moore introduces DEPORT Act Following Campus Terror Attack
Washington, DC (JK) - West Virginia Congressman Riley M. Moore has introduced new legislation aimed at expanding the federal government's ability to revoke citizenship and deport naturalized individua...
Apr 20, 2026
Young Voices to Shine at 39th Annual All-County Fifth Grade Honors Chorus Concert in Frederick
Frederick, MD (JK) - Frederick County Public Schools is inviting the community to celebrate the musical talents of local students at the 39th Annual All-County Fifth Grade Honors Chorus Concert. This ...
Apr 20, 2026
Frederick Art Club to Open "Inspired by Claire" Exhibit at City Hall
Frederick, MD (JK) - The Frederick Art Club will open its "Inspired by Claire" exhibit at City Hall of Frederick from May 3 through May 29, giving the public its first chance to see the collection in ...
Apr 20, 2026
Maryland Reports First Measles Case of 2026; Possible Exposures Identified at BWI Airport and Sinai Hospital
Baltimore, Md. (DG) - Maryland health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a Baltimore metro area resident who recently returned from international travel, marking the state's...
Apr 20, 2026
Howard County Police Searching for Suspect in Columbia Shooting
Columbia, Md. (DG) - Police in Howard County are investigating a shooting that left a gas station employee seriously injured. Officers were called around 7:45 p.m. Friday to a Shell station in ...
Apr 20, 2026
