Eight Indicted On Friday By The Frederick County Grand Jury

Eight Indicted On Friday By The Frederick County Grand Jury

One is charged with sex offenses against minors. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Grand Jury returned eight indictments on Friday. One was against John Edward Mcaleer, 22, of Frederick,  who is charged with two counts of sex abuse of a minor, 3rd-degree sex offense against a helpless or impaired individual, and two counts of…

Democratic Candidates Continue To Lead In Latest Frederick City Election Count

Democratic Candidates Continue To Lead In Latest Frederick City Election Count

The canvassing continues on Monday. Frederick, MD (KM) The counting of mail-in and drop box ballots from the City of Frederick Election continued on Friday. The Board of Supervisors of Elections says incumbent Democrat Michael O’Connor remains on top in the race for Mayor with 9,390 votes which is  73.46 percent. Republican Tom Trott has…

Frederick County Executive Takes Action To Address Impact Of Federal Government Shutdown

Frederick County Executive Takes Action To Address Impact Of Federal Government Shutdown

She’s proposing funding to help local non-profits, food banks. Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater announcing actions she is taking to deal with the federal government shutdown. Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater is taking steps to address the impacts of the federal government shutdown. During a briefing on Friday, Fitzwater said she is…

Frederick County Council Approves Its 2026 Legislative Package

Frederick County Council Approves Its 2026 Legislative Package

But takes no action on the County Executive’s Legislative Package for 2026. Frederick, Md (KM) During Tuesday’s meeting, the Frederick County  Council voted in favor of its proposed 2026 Legislative Package.   It includes three bills: One would remove the income requirement for disabled military veterans taking part in the state’s property tax credit. Right  now,…

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Three For Burglaries At Holly Hills Country Club

Frederick County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Three For Burglaries At Holly Hills Country Club

The suspects were caught on surveillance video. Holly Hills Country Club Frederick, Md (KM) Three suspects have been charged with two separate burglaries at the Holly Hills Country Club in September. The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says James Loveless, 19, of Libertytown, and Michael Loveless., 36, of Ijamsville are charged with 2nd-degree burglary and theft…

Democrats Continue To Lead In Latest Count From Frederick City Election

Democrats Continue To Lead In Latest Count From Frederick City Election

The counting continues on Friday. Frederick, Md (KM) The count of the mail-in and drop box ballots from the Frederick City elections began on Thursday. The results show Democratic incumbent Michael O’ Connor remains  on top in the Mayor’s race  with  5,127, or 71.50 percent of the votes compared to 2,002 or 27.92 percent of…

Human Remains Found Near New Market

Human Remains Found Near New Market

Maryland State Police are investigating. Photo of police activity near where human remains were found near New Market. New Market, Md (KM) Maryland State Police are conducting a death investigation in Frederick County. Troopers say at around 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 5th,  officers with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources found what looked like…

Hagerstown Man Arrested for Setting High-Rise Apartment Fire

Hagerstown Man Arrested for Setting High-Rise Apartment Fire

Nearly 200 residents evacuated and one firefighter injured after blaze at Potomac Towers. HAGERSTOWN, MD (JK) – Authorities have arrested 33-year-old Stephen Jones following a high-rise apartment fire at Potomac Towers that prompted the evacuation of nearly 200 residents and injured one firefighter. The Hagerstown Fire Department responded just after 3 a.m. on October 26…

O’Connor Leads In Mayoral Race In The City Of Frederick Election

O’Connor Leads In Mayoral Race In The City Of Frederick Election

Democrats  also lead in two Council member races. Mayor Michael O’Connor Frederick, Md (KM) The results from Tuesday’s General Election and early voting in the City of Frederick show incumbent Democrat Michael O’Connor in the lead for Mayor with more than 1,470 votes. Republican Tom Trott who  comes in with 964 votes. In the City…