Nine confirmed cases have been reported.… read more »
Category Archives: Local News
Gaithersburg Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges of Child Pornography and Extortion
He faces a minimum of five years in prison and must register as a sex offender.… read more »
Washington County Government Announces Release of New App
The app allows citizens to easily access information about the county and its services.… read more »
Virginia Woman Saves Baby Squirrel
She saved the squirrels before they were attacked… read more »
Police Investigate Shots Fired in Frederick
No one was injured… read more »
Electric School Buses Coming To Frederick County
MDE is providing funds to purchase the vehicles. … read more »
Urbana High Named National Blue Ribbon School
It’s one of 362 schools across the country to receive this honor. … read more »
New Maryland Law Creates Harsher Punishments for Drunk Drivers Who Kill or Maim Others
Advocates say they updated law creates “serious consequences for a serious crime.” Towson, MD – Intoxicated drivers or watercraft operators in Maryland will face harsher penalties starting October 1 for killing another person starting while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The “Repeat Drunk Driving Offenders Act” increases the severity of jail time and…… read more »
Frederick Area Fire Fighters “Fill the Boot” to Support MDA
The charity drive helps people with Muscular Dystrophy Related Illnesses.… read more »
Age To Buy Tobacco Products Goes Up In Maryland
The law will also apply to electronic smoking devices and vaping.… read more »