Maryland State Board Of Elections Launches ‘Defenders Of Democracy’

Maryland State Board Of Elections Launches ‘Defenders Of Democracy’

It encourages residents to report any disinformation or misinformation about elections. Annapolis, Md (KM) Battling disinformation and misinformation is a constant process, particularly during an election year. The Maryland State Board of Elections has launched “Defenders of Democracy.” Jared DeMarinis,  State Administrator of Elections, says residents who come across inaccurate information can report ti to…

Mental Health Association To Run Mobile Crisis Unit In Frederick County

Mental Health Association To Run Mobile Crisis Unit In Frederick County

It will be taking over from Sheppard Pratt. Frederick, Md (KM) The Mental Health Association of Frederick County will become the operator the Mobile Crisis Unit. Interim CEO Suzi Borg says it was operated by Sheppard Pratt, but it announced earlier this year that it will pull out of the program, citing increasing costs.   MHA…

Plea Entered Friday In Frederick County Circuit Court In Attempted Kidnapping

Plea Entered Friday In Frederick County Circuit Court In Attempted Kidnapping

The defendant also  pleaded to driving under the influence. Frederick, Md (KM) A Walkersville man entered a plea Friday morning in Frederick County Circuit Court for attempting to kidnap two girls earlier this year. The State’s Attorney’s Office says Gary Lee Plummer, 55, entered an alford plea to the charges of attempted abduction of a…

General Election Day In Frederick On Tues., Nov. 4th

General Election Day In Frederick On Tues., Nov. 4th

Residents can also cast their ballots by mail or using drop boxes. Frederick, Md (KM) Tuesday, November 4th is Election Day in the City of Frederick. Citizens will vote for Mayor, and members of the City Council. They can cast their ballots at the Trinity Recreation Center at 6040 New Design Road from 7:00 AM…

Takoma Park Man Arrested for Recording Women in Gym Locker Rooms

Takoma Park Man Arrested for Recording Women in Gym Locker Rooms

Police say suspect disguised himself as a woman to enter locker rooms; investigators believe there may be more victims. Gaithersburg, MD (JK) – A Takoma Park man has been arrested and charged after police say he secretly recorded women inside gym locker rooms in Montgomery County. Detectives identified 44-year-old Tshikundi Taty as the suspect following…

Governor Declares State Of Emergency In Maryland

Governor Declares State Of Emergency In Maryland

He says it will address the economic impacts of the federal government shutdown. Annapolis, Md (KM) Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to address the economic impacts of the federal government shutdown. In a news release from his office, the Governor says he has issued an executive order providing $10 million…

Canadian Man Arrested In Frederick For Sexual Solicitation Of A Minor

Canadian Man Arrested In Frederick For Sexual Solicitation Of A Minor

He is currently being held at the Adult Detention Center. Frederick, Md (KM) A man from Canada was arrested in Frederick last week on three counts of sexual solicitation of a minor.  Police say Mark Douglas Pridgeon, 49, of Nova Scotia was taken into custody earlier this month.    He is currently being held without…

Wind Advisory In Effect On Friday In Frederick County

Wind Advisory In Effect On Friday In Frederick County

Winds could gust as high as 50 miles per hour. Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Central and Eastern Allegany- Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Hardy-Eastern Grant-Eastern Mineral- Eastern Pendleton- 412 PM EDT Thu Oct 30 2025 …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM EDT FRIDAY… * WHAT…West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. *…

Volunteers to Plant Flags at Mount Olivet Ahead of Veterans Day

Volunteers to Plant Flags at Mount Olivet Ahead of Veterans Day

Event marks veterans’ graves and supports Wreaths Across America. Frederick, MD (JK) – Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick will host its annual flag planting this Saturday in preparation for Veterans Day. Volunteers will place flags on more than 4,500 veterans’ graves, beginning with setup at 8:30 a.m. Registered groups are expected to arrive around 9…

Volunteers to Plant Flags at Mount Olivet  Cemetery Ahead of Veterans Day

Volunteers to Plant Flags at Mount Olivet Cemetery Ahead of Veterans Day

Event marks veterans’ graves and supports Wreaths Across America. Frederick, MD (JK) – Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick will host its annual flag planting this Saturday in preparation for Veterans Day. Volunteers will place flags on more than 4,500 veterans’ graves, beginning with setup at 8:30 a.m. Registered groups are expected to arrive around 9…