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Man Shot To Death Outside Bar In Funkstown
Hagerstown, Md. (DG) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the murder of a man outside a bar in Funkstown. At around 12:40 AM April 11, 2023, deputies responded to Joker’s Bar and Grill on West Baltimore Street for a shooting. When police arrived, they found a outside the bar with gunshot wounds. He…

Maryland Lawmakers Pass Gun Bills, Cannabis, By Session End
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones presides over debate during the last day of the state’s 90-day legislative session, Monday, April 10, 2023, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Frederick School Of Religion Begins Next Week
Interested residents can still sign up for one of eight courses being offered.

Md. Severe Storms Awareness Week Underway In The State
Marylanders are reminded to take precautions and be ready when severe weather hits.

One-Million Dollar Powerball Ticket Sold In Frederick County Last Weekend
As of Monday, the winner has not come forward.

Fire Destroys Home Near Jefferson
The occupants were displaced. House Fire on Basford Rd, Sat, Apr. 8th, 2023 (Photo from Frederick County Division of Fire & Rescue Services)

Md. State Police Helicopter In Frederick Rescues Stranded Hiker, Dog In WV
Both were pulled to safety in a rescue basket. Md State Police Helicopter

Frederick Aldermen Table Proposed Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags
They had some questions about the process.

Frederick County Council Designates First Rural Historic District In Md.
It’s called the ‘Peace & Plenty’ Rural Historic District. Peace & Plenty Rural Historic District (Photo from Frederick County Government)

Eight Indictments Returned By Frederick County Grand Jury On Friday
These cases move to Circuit Court.

Court Dates Set For Sheriff Jenkins, Robert Krop
Both were indicted on Wednesday on federal offenses.

Frederick County Executive Receives Personal Securty Detail Courtesy Of Frederick County Sheriff’s Office
The request for private security came after County Executive Jessica Fitzwater received threats.