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A Portion of Ridge Road Will Be Closed Daily Beginning September 8th
Closure will last about a week, weather permitting.

Washington, DC Woman Charged With Stealing $266,000 From Her Elderly Grandfather
Money was used for unauthorized purchases for her personal benefit.

Bomb Threat Closes Washington County Court House
K-9 units from the Maryland State Police, Frederick City Police, and the Maryland Department of Corrections were brought in to conduct a full search of the building

Chandler Appointed Director Of Frederick County Division Of Family Services
She has served as Deputy Director since April, 2024 Lesha Chandler, Director of Frederick County Division of Family Services (Photo from Frederick County Executive’s Office)

Frederick County Council Approves Data Centers Overlay Bill
Members of the Council also heard testimony about the proposed legislation for the 2026 General Assembly.

Frederick County Health Department Searching For Dog Who Bit A Man
The dog was loose and unaccompanied.


Police Investigating Late-Night Confrontation In Germantown That Left Two Men Stabbed
A Germantown neighborhood was the scene of chaos early Sunday as Montgomery County Police responded to reports of a shooting that turned out to involve BB guns and a double stabbing.

Weinberg Center In Frederick To Celebrate Its Centennial Next Year
It’s asking residents for ideas. Photos from the Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts Website)

Two Pa. Residents Arrested In Md. On Weapons & Drug Offenses
Both were apprehended during a traffic stop last week. Money & weapons confiscated following a traffic stop. (Photo from Carroll County Sheriff’s Office)

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man For Sexual Solicitation Of A Minor
He’s being held without bond. Rahmier Hassan Chase (Photo from Washington County Sheriff’s Office)

Investigation Continues Into Fatal Vehicle Crash In Mount Airy
The deceased was operating a motorcycle.