Frederick County Council Hears Testimony On Proposed Fiscal Year 2025  Budget

Frederick County Council Hears Testimony On Proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

Citizens ask that more than $50-million be restored to the FCPS funding request. Frederick, Md (KM). About 25 people signed up to speak Tuesday night during a Frederick County Council hearing on the County Executive’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget.  . They were asking that the Council  put back the more than $50-million funding request…

Frederick County To Hold Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off

Frederick County To Hold Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off

It will take place on May 4th. Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick County’s Spring Residential Household Hazardous Waste drop off is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th.. Residents can drop off items such as pesticides, herbicides, fluorescent bulbs (compact and tube), lithium- ion batteries, button batteries, solvents and other items at no cost. . The event will…

Two Deer At Harpers Ferry Test Positive For Chronic Wasting Disease

Two Deer At Harpers Ferry Test Positive For Chronic Wasting Disease

The Park Service says this is the first time for CWD at Harpers Ferry. Harpers Ferrry, WV (Photo from the   National Park Service ) Harpers Ferry, WV (KM) The National Park Service says two deer recently found at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park tested positive for chronic wasting disease. These deer were located in the…

No Injuries Reported Following House Fire In Frederick

No Injuries Reported Following House Fire In Frederick

(Photo courtesy of Frederick County Fire and Rescue Facebook page) Frederick, Md. (BW)- A single-family home in Frederick caught fire Monday, Apr 22. Upon the arrivial of Frederick County Fire and Rescue shortly after 6 a.m., smoke was showing from the garage and the eaves of the home in the 9000 block of Allington Manor…

Police Pursuit In Carroll County Turns Fatal

The individual killed was not involved in the police pursuit. Eldersburg, Md. (BW)- One person was killed as the result of a police pursuit in Carroll County on Saturday, Apr 20. At around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, a Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputy was patrolling the area of Liberty Road and Ridge Road, when they noticed a…

Frederick County Holds Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

Frederick County Holds Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

Residents can safely dispose of unused, expired prescriptions, sharps. Frederick, Md (KM) Residents have an opportunity this weekend to safely dispose of prescription drugs and sharps. The Frederick County Health Department says Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th at the Health Department’s offices at 350 Montevue Lane, and the Maryland State…

MDOT SHA Says Posting Signs On Highway Rights Of Way Is Prohibited

MDOT SHA Says Posting Signs On Highway Rights Of Way Is Prohibited

Officials say it all signs, not just campaign signs. Baltimore, Md (KM) With the political campaign season well underway, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration reminds citizens it’s illegal under state and federal law to place signs along highway rights of way. That includes medians, shoulders, or existing traffic signs or structures. Spokesman…

Suspect Arrested Following Assault In Frederick

Suspect Arrested Following Assault In Frederick

Police say two individuals were seriously injured. Abner Perez-Sandoval  (Photo from Frederick Police Department) Frederick, Md (KM) Numerous charges have been filed against a man who allegedly assaulted two people last weekend. Frederick Police say at around 9:00 AM on Sunday, officers responded to the 900 block of West Patrick Street for a domestic violence…

Bond Hearing Held For Thurmont Town Commissioner Charged With Sex Abuse Of A Minor

Bond Hearing Held For Thurmont Town Commissioner Charged With Sex Abuse Of A Minor

He was released on personal recognizance. Thurmont Town Commissioner Robert Lookingbill (Photo from Town of Thurmont Web Site) Frederick, Md (KM) A bond hearing was held on Monday in Frederick County District Court for a Thurmont Town Commissioner who was arrested last week for the sex abuse of a minor. The State’s Attorney’s Office says…

Maryland State Police Investigate Fatal Crash On I-695

One individual was pronounced dead. Pikesville, Md. (From Maryland State Police) – “Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal motor multi-vehicle crash that occurred this afternoon on the inner loop of Interstate 695 in Baltimore County. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack responded to a two-vehicle crash on…