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House Fire In Westminster

Westminster, Md.(LR) The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says the cause of a house fire in Westminster on Thursday morning remains under investigation. Shortly after 10:30 AM, 80 firefighters responded to a two-story single family dwelling at 1020 Huntfield Road, after a neighbor discovered the fire. Firefighters spent about an hour and a half bringing…

Carroll Co. Man Charged With Arson

New Windsor, Md. (LR) A Carroll County man was charged with arson on Thursday after he intentionally set his garage on fire. After a thorough investigation, The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office says on March 11th, shortly after 10:30 PM, Bruce Reed, 62, set the fire using gasoline and an open flame device before going…

Local Residents Invited to Voice Opinions on the Health Care System

Local Residents Invited to Voice Opinions on the Health Care System

FREDERICK, Md. (KR) The Frederick County Health Department and the Maryland Rural Health Association is inviting local residents to voice their opinion about the health care system. The focus group will be held on April 10th from 4 – 6 PM at the Frederick County Health Department. The discussion will focus on people from a…

Right to Try Act Passes in the House of Delegates

Right to Try Act Passes in the House of Delegates

FREDERICK, Md.(KR)  On Monday, a bill called, Right to Try Act, was passed in the House of Delegates. Delegate Karen Lewis Young, said her bill will allow terminally ill patients access to potentially lifesaving clinical trial treatments that have passed Phase 1 of the FDA approval process. Young said, the bill is now on its…