
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 anything left out, like birdseed, dog food, or trash, can attract them. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has so...
10h ago
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 to investigators, many of these incidents are happening in parking lots at shopping centers and grocery stores. In these ...
12h ago
Washington County Man Killed in Franklin County Trench Collapse
Franklin County, PA. (DG) - A construction accident in Franklin County has claimed the life of a young worker. Authorities say 20-year-old Dalen Martin of Smithsburg, Maryland, was killed when a trench collapsed at a job site in Hamilton Township on April 2nd. Emergency crews were called to Clover Drive around 2 p.m., ...
17h ago
Distracted Driving Dangers Highlighted as Maryland Crash Numbers Climb
Frederick, Md. (DG) - AAA is reminding drivers that even the simplest habits behind the wheel can quickly turn dangerous, as April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Experts say actions like checking a text message, scrolling on your phone, eating a meal, or adjusting your GPS can take your attention off the roa...
Apr 06, 2026
Frederick Man Indicted in International Romance Fraud Scheme
Fredrick, Md. (DG) - A man living in Frederick is facing federal charges in connection with an international romance fraud scheme. Prosecutors say 58-year-old Ali Habou Maman, a Nigerien national, was indicted by a federal grand jury for his role in a scheme that targeted victims through fake online relationships. Inve...
Apr 06, 2026
Frederick County Work Force Services Job Hunt April 6, 2026
Associate Vice President of Human Resources (2168429) Local college is hiring for an Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP for HR) to provide leadership, direction, and oversight for the Human Resources unit and serve as the Title IX liaison for employees of the college. The AVP for HR reports to the Vice P...
Apr 06, 2026




