WFMD at 90: A Frederick Voice for Nearly a Century In 1936, when radio was still a marvel and music poured through wooden consoles into living rooms across America, WFMD signed on the air as Frederick County’s first radio station. What began as a music-driven, community-centered AM station has grown into something far greater: a…
Crews will be doing overnight geological work. Annapolis, Md (KM) The Maryland State Highway Administration says this week it will close and detour the ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to US Route 40 in Indian Springs in Washington County. The closure and detour will take place from Wednesday, January 14th through Friday, January 16th. SHA…
It was started by a retired Frederick Police Officer. Frederick, Md (KM Since May, 2025, there’s been a laundry service called Fresh Step for homeless people in Frederick County. It’s run by Wade Milyard, a retired Frederick Police Officer who had been on the force for 19 years He says he got the idea after…
The county has five brick and mortar centers, and one virtual center. Frederick, Md (KM) A feasibility study is underway into the future of senior centers in Frederick County. Kitty Devilbiss, Department Head and Community Connection for the Division of Aging and Independence, says senior citizens are the fastest growing population in Frederick County. “Frederick…
He says the topsoil is removed to allow for the solar panels. Solar panels. Frederick Md (KM Data centers have been described as the biggest threat to farmland in Maryland. But that’s not the case according to Frederick County Council President Brad Young. He says it’s agricultural land being turned into a field of solar…
Charges have been filed against a 19-year-old driver in connection with a fatal rollover crash that claimed the life of a Germantown woman last year. Germantown, Md. (DG) – A 19-year-old is now facing charges in a deadly rollover crash that killed a Germantown woman last summer. Police say the crash happened around 10:35 p.m.…
Carroll County deputies arrested two women following an organized retail theft investigation that began at a Sykesville Ulta Beauty store. Sykesville, Md. (DG) – Two suspects are in custody after what investigators describe as an organized retail theft spanning multiple stores. Carroll County deputies were called to the Ulta Beauty on Ridge Road in Sykesville…
Frederick County high schools compete weekly with a champion crowned in February. Frederick, MD (JK) – The 44th annual FCPS Academic Tournament will begin January 9 at Frederick High School, bringing together high school teams from across the county for a series of knowledge-based competitions. Matches will mostly start at 6 p.m., with select sessions…
Residents invited to share input on investments tied to future data center development. Frederick, MD (JK) – Frederick County officials are inviting residents to participate in two public listening sessions focused on community benefits associated with data center development. County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announced the sessions as part of the county’s ongoing effort to engage…
Record funding to support teachers, modernize schools, and expand student programs. Frederick, MD (JK) – Maryland Governor Wes Moore stopped by Frederick High School on Thursday to unveil a historic $10.2 Billion K-12 education budget for Fiscal Year 2027, marking a $373.8 Million increase over last year and a nearly 17% rise since the Moore…