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Hundreds of Marylander’s Receive Unclaimed Tax Money at State Fair

Hundreds of Marylander’s Receive Unclaimed Tax Money at State Fair

Frederick, Md. (KK) Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday that nearly 300 people got back more than $300,000 in unclaimed money at the Maryland State Fair. “We set up a booth to specifically remind people that they should look, and see whether the state is holding any money for them or members of their family or…

Clear Spring Volunteer Firefighter Charged with Setting Fire to Mother’s Home

Clear Spring Volunteer Firefighter Charged with Setting Fire to Mother’s Home

Hagerstown, Md. (KK) – A Clear Spring volunteer firefighter has been charged with setting fire to his mother’s home after a year long investigation. The State Fire Marshal’s Office says it happened July 26, 2016. A passerby saw smoke coming from the house on National Pike and warned the person inside who was later identified…

Frederick County Public School Students Successful First Day Back

Frederick County Public School Students Successful First Day Back

FREDERICK, M.d (KR) Frederick County Public School students headed back to class Tuesday for the 2017 – 2018 school year. F-C-P-S spokesman Michael Doerrer says it was a successful first day for the school district’s nearly 42 thousand students. “We’re running almost 350 bus routes throughout the county, the giant county, we’re getting our students…

Kitchen Fire in Westminster

Kitchen Fire in Westminster

Firefighters from the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Saturday night.   Westminster, Md (LR) The State Fire Marshal’s Office says thirty-five firefighters responded to 153 East Main Street on Saturday night around 7:30 PM and spent 30 minutes bringing the flames under control. No one was hurt. Investigators say the fire…