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…
Closure begins January 8; detours in place and local access maintained. FREDERICK, MD (JK) – Hessong Bridge Road at Black Mills Road will be closed starting January 8 for approximately one week, weather permitting, to allow the Frederick County Department of Highway Operations to perform emergency bridge repairs. During the closure, detours will guide motorists…
This follows a HIDTA Investigation. Drugs and money confiscated by local police agencies (photo from Frederick Police Department) Frederick, Md (KM) An Ijamsville man is charged with numerous drug offenses following his arrest on Tuesday. Glenn Aaron Wells, 59, was arrested at his home at 10043 Old National Pike. That’s where authorities say they found…
Authorities say they are looking for two other suspects. Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick Police have arrested a Monrovia man in connection with an armed robbery last month. Martin Daniel Williams, 20, was taken into custody on Wednesday, charged with one count of armed robbery, two counts of 2nd-degree assault and one count of theft between…
Frederick, Md. (DG) – Two Frederick teenagers are facing adult charges following an armed robbery investigation that began last year. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says the robbery happened September 27, 2025, in the 5500 block of Foxhall Court. Investigators determined a handgun was used, and the victim was assaulted, suffering a blow to the…
The vote was unanimous. Frederick, Md (KM) In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Frederick County Council passed a bill that’s expected to encourage the creation of more child care centers. The measure would provide up to a $10,000 tax credit if property owners improve the properties to allow day care centers. It would also…
Frederick Health Hospital is also reporting increases, but FHH says there on par with past flu seasons. Flu virus Frederick, Md (KM) Cases of influenza have seen a sharp increase across the nation and the state, according to the Maryland Department of Health. The agency says since September, 2025, seven people have died in Maryland…
A well-known Frederick restaurant was left heavily damaged after an early morning fire Tuesday Frederick, Md. (DG) – Fire crews battled a major blaze that severely damaged a longtime Frederick landmark early Tuesday morning. According to the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Division, firefighters were called to the Red Horse Restaurant in the 900 block…