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Tradition, Respect and a Blurry Line In Frederick County

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 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…

More Than 300 In Md. Died From Overdoses Jan.-Mar. Of This Year

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…

Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 10 PM

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…

Jefferson County Fireworks Show

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

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…