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Warming Centers Available to Escape Extreme Temperatures in Hagerstown

Warming Centers Available to Escape Extreme Temperatures in Hagerstown

HAGERSTOWN, MD (January 30, 2019) – Washington County Division of Emergency Services notifies its citizens that the County continues to monitor the weather and power outages and remains in coordination with local and state agencies. There are two volunteer fire companies on standby should a warming center need to be opened throughout the County. The…

Frederick Police Department’s K9 Maverick Received Donation of Body Armor

Frederick Police Department’s K9 Maverick Received Donation of Body Armor

FREDERICK, MD – Frederick Police Department’s K9 Maverick has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Maverik’s vest was sponsored by Katrina Owens of Cockeysville, MD and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Foxy Belle Owens” Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.…

Maryland State Police Joins ‘Adapt’ Initiative to Address Aggressive Driving

Maryland State Police Joins ‘Adapt’ Initiative to Address Aggressive Driving

  (PIKESVILLE, Md.) – The Maryland State Police were among the law enforcement agencies in the state last week who participated in an initiative to raise additional awareness about aggressive driving. Troopers participated in the state’s ADAPT – Aggressive Drivers Are Public Threats – initiative. The ADAPT Program is an aggressive driving enforcement campaign designed…

A Wind Advisory has Been Issued

A Wind Advisory has Been Issued

Strong wind gusts may result in damage.       Frederick, MD-  1/30/2019  (RD)   According to the National Weather Service, a wind advisory is in effect from 9 AM until 6 PM for our area, We can expect winds of 20 to 30 MPH with gusts to 50 MPH making driving difficult. Strong winds may…