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Tradition, Respect and a Blurry Line In Frederick County
With Independence Day Celebrations taking place throughout the week, WFMD hit the streets of Frederick asking citizens if they found it disrespectful to avoid holding their hand across their heart when the Star Spangled Banner is played. Local Frederick County residents like Kaitlin Holsinger shared their opinions “I don’t think so as long as they…
Frederick Police Arrest Strong Armed Robbery Suspect
FREDERICK, Md. (KR) The Frederick Police Department arrested a man after he robbed an elderly woman in the Prospect Plaza Shopping Center. Authorities say on Monday, 24 year-old Timothy Blickenstaff pushed the woman to the ground before taking her purse and fleeing in his vehicle and hitting another car as he was driving away. After…
Frederick Center Works With LGBTQ Citizens
It offers assistance to young people feeling confused about their sexual orientation & identity.
More Than 300 In Md. Died From Overdoses Jan.-Mar. Of This Year
DHMH says most were for heroin and other opioids taken with fentenyl. There are grim statistics from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The agency says 383 people have died from overdoses in the state between January and March, 2016. “Unfortunately, we’re seeing the same trend of fatal overdoses that we’ve been seeing…
Baltimore Man Arrested In Frederick On Cocaine Charges
He had the drugs in a sock in his car.
Applications Being Accepted For Community Grant Program
Non-profits are invited to apply.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 10 PM
The National Weather Service in Sterling, Va. has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the region until 10:00 PM. The areas under the watch include Frederick, Carroll, Howard and Montgomery Counties in Maryland, and Loudon County, Virginia. The primary threats from a severe thunderstorm could be damaging wind gusts and large hail. The Weather Service…
Thousands Expected To Come To Baker Park For July 4th Celebration
There will be a police presence at the event.
Contract Ratified By Frederick Co. Paid Fire Fighters & Paramedics
It’s expected to go into effect July 1st.
Charges Pending In Fatal, I-81 Crash On Wed.
Five people were injured.
Jefferson County Fireworks Show
JEFFERSON, Wv. (KR) Don’t miss a free fireworks show to celebrate the start of your Independence Day weekend. The Jefferson County Parks and Recreation are hosting an event on Saturday, July 2nd at Sam Michael’s Park in Jefferson. Jennifer Myers, Director of Jefferson County Parks and Recreation says you can expect a lot of fun,…
IRS Middletown Dairy Farm
By: Associated Press IRS-DAIRY FARM Feds to return $30K seized from Maryland dairy farmer MIDDLETOWN, Md. (AP) – A Maryland farmer whose bank account was seized by the IRS after he made numerous cash deposits of just under $10,000 says he will be getting his money back. Randy Sowers said in a statement that he…