Retired Frederick Woman Wins $100,000 Playing $5,000,000 Fortune Scratch-Off

Retired Frederick Woman Wins $100,000 Playing $5,000,000 Fortune Scratch-Off

She says she has no plans to stop playing the Lottery. Frederick, Md. – A Frederick County retiree is celebrating a $100,000 win on the $5,000,000 Fortune scratch-off, a $50 game. The winner, who has enjoyed playing Maryland Lottery games for the past 15 years, stopped by Lottery headquarters in Baltimore on Sept. 9 to…

Meeting To Take Place On Data Centers In Frederick County

Meeting To Take Place On Data Centers In Frederick County

Citizens are invited to attend, but must RSVP. Frederick, Md (KM) The public is invited to attend a meeting on data centers later this month. It will take place on Thursday, September 25th at the church hall at Saint Joseph on Carrollton Manor at 5643 Manor Woods Road in Adamstown. It begins at 6:00 PM.…

Familiar Scam Making Its Appearance In Carroll County

Familiar Scam Making Its Appearance In Carroll County

Citizens are urged to hang up on these scammers, or delete from the e-mails       Westminster, Md (KM) It’s an old story about a scam, but it bears repeating to keep others from falling victim.  The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office says it’s become aware of scammers who claim to be law enforcement officers…

The American Red Cross Is Calling For More People To Give Blood

The American Red Cross Is Calling For More People To Give Blood

It says the need for blood is constant. Peanuts tee-shirts being given to blood donors  (Photo from the American Red Cross website) Frederick, Md (KM) The call is going out from the American Red Cross for  more blood donors. “Every two seconds, someone in this country needs blood. And the American Red Cross supplies  40…

Leesburg Business Targeted In Late-Night Burglary

Leesburg Business Targeted In Late-Night Burglary

Front door forced open at J and H Aitcheson on South Street SE; police seek tips and witnesses. Leesburg, VA (JK) – Leesburg Police are investigating a burglary at a downtown business after property was reported stolen late on September 5, 2025. Officers responded to 315 South Street Southeast… home to J and H Aitcheson…

Md. Health Officials Warn About Measles

Md. Health Officials Warn About Measles

They say it’s a not just a childhood disease. Frederick, Md (KM) Health officials in Maryland are raising concerns about measles. There have been three cases reported so far this year in the state. But there are concerns it could spread, particularly in counties close to the Pennsylvania border where an individual infected with the…

O’Connor Takes Lead In Democratic Primary For Mayor  In Frederick City

O’Connor Takes Lead In Democratic Primary For Mayor In Frederick City

Taylor, Shackelford are the  top two in at-large City Council race. Frederick, Md (KM) Primary election results for the city of Frederick show incumbent Michael O’Connor in the lead in the Democratic race for Mayor over challenger Ron Beattie. O’Connor had 434 votes or 56.29 percent with Beattie gaining 337 votes, or 43.71 percent. In…

Part Of Harmony Road Near Myersville To Be Closed Next Week

Part Of Harmony Road Near Myersville To Be Closed Next Week

Highway officials say it will allow crews to replace a failing culvert pipe. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Department of Highway Operations says the portion of Harmony Road between US Route 40 and Brethren Church Road near Myersville will be closed for about one week beginning on Monday, September 15th. The closure will take…