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Fountain Rock’s Birthday Celebration

Fountain Rock’s Birthday Celebration

The county’s first natural park celebrates 30 years.   Frederick, MD (LR) – Fountain Rock is about to commemorate 30 years as Frederick’s first natural park, and park officials and the Frederick County Nature Council are encouraging the community to join in on the celebration! The ‘Fountain Rock’s Rockin’ Birthday Party’ will be a fun…

Detectives Asking For Help Identifying Sexual Assault Suspect in Gaithersburg

Detectives Asking For Help Identifying Sexual Assault Suspect in Gaithersburg

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (KR)  Detectives in Gaithersburg are investigating the rape of a 26-year old woman that happened on July 26th. The Special Victims Investigations Division says the woman was leaving Quincy’s Bar and Grille on Quince Orchard Road around 2:30 AM  in Gaithersburg with a man she met at the bar. Once they were outside,…

Officials Say to Know Dangers of Rip Currents Before You Head to the Beach

Officials Say to Know Dangers of Rip Currents Before You Head to the Beach

(KR)  The quick pull of the ocean’s current can trap anyone before they even know what is happening. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, rip currents can move at speeds of up to 8 feet per second, faster than an Olympic swimmer. Dr. Greg Dusek with NOAA, says it’s important to know before…