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Search For Missing Kayaker On The Monocacy River Turns Up Empty
Personnel found a kayak similar to the one used by the missing kayaker. Rescuers searching for a missing kayaker on the Monocacy River (Photos from Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services) Walkersville, Md (KM) Fire and rescue crews along with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Loudon County Fire and Rescue and Maryland Natural Resources Police…

Severe Flooding In Western Maryland Tuesday Forced The Evacuation Of An Elementary School
150 students and 50 staff members had to be rescued

Testimony Taken Tuesday Night By The Frederick County Council On Amended Data Centers Bill
It would cover siting and design of these facilities.

Two WV Men Charged With Fraud In Washington County
The Sheriff’s Office says both posed as Potomac Edison employees. Earl Marshall Nicholson & Billy Lee Nicholsosn are charged with fraud by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. (Photos from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office)

Police Search For Four In Connection With Investigation Related To Second Degree Assault And Reported Hate Crime in Frederick County
MSP asks for help in identifying four individuals involved in the assault.

Officer-Involved Shooting In Frederick City Monday Night Under Investigation
The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was responding to a person with a mental health crisis. The area of North Market Street where a shooting occurred Monday night (Photo from the Frederick Scanner Facebook page)

Rep. McClain Delaney, Others, Introduce Bill To Expand Leave Benefits For Military Families
It would make improvements to the Family & Medical Leave Act. Rep April McClain Delaney (D-Md 6th)

Large Numbers Of Dogs, Cats, Ferrets Receive Rabies Vaccinations During Clinic In Frederick County
Another one is scheduled for late June.

Man Arrested For Drug Offenses Following A Traffic Stop In Hagerstown
Authorities say he had a large amount of suspected fentanyl. Rotae Terrel Wilmer (top) Suspected fentanyl confiscated during a traffic stop (Bottom) (Photos from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office)

Fire Heavily Damages House In Sabillasville Over The Weekend
No injuries were reported. House Fire at 15300 Sabillasville Rd, Saturday, May 10th, 2025 (Photos from Frederick County Fire And Rescue Services Division)

Accident Involving Stolen Car Kills Woman In Jessup
Four juveniles stole a vehicle and crashed into a car killing a Howard County woman

New Housing Director Appointed For Frederick City
Stuart Campbell has worked on housing issues for the past 30 years.