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Frederick County Public Schools Reopen Next Week  With Mask Requirements

Frederick County Public Schools Reopen Next Week With Mask Requirements

Several parents are opposed. Frederick, Md (KM) The first day of classes for Frederick County Public Schools is Wednesday, August 18th. When students, staff and visitors come through the doors, they’d better be wearing a mask. Last week, Superintendent Dr. Theresa Alban issued an order last week for anyone entering the buildings to mask up.…

STEM Challenge Grants Totaling $50,000 Awarded To Frederick County Public Schools

STEM Challenge Grants Totaling $50,000 Awarded To Frederick County Public Schools

The funds come from Battelle National Biodefense. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County School System is receiving a total of $50,000 in STEM Challenge grants. The funds come from Battelle National Biodefense Institute (BNBI) STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. “FCPS students and teachers benefit annually from these significant STEM grants,” says Superintendent…

Speed Enforcement Month Keeps Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputies Busy

Speed Enforcement Month Keeps Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputies Busy

Last week, they will pulled over more than 700 motorists. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says August is Speed Enforcement Month, and it’s been a busy time so far. The agency says during the week of August 1st through the 8th, deputies made more than 700 traffic stops with more than 880…

Gaithersburg Man Enter Plea To Money Laundering

Gaithersburg Man Enter Plea To Money Laundering

He bilked seniors out of their money in a romance scheme. Greenbelt, Md (KM) A guilty plea to money laundering in connection with a romance scheme was entered on Tuesday in US District Court in Greenbelt. David Annor, 28, was involved in a scheme to induce elderly and isolated individuals to send money to co-conspirators…

Frederick County Council Receives Rental Assistance Update

Frederick County Council Receives Rental Assistance Update

So far, $3-million has been spent locally under the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Frederick, Md (KM) Since Frederick County began working on a rental assistance program, ore than $6-million has been spent to keep residents from being evicted form their homes. That’s according to Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Monica Bearden, who briefed the County Council…