Former Congreswoman Beverly Byron Dies

Former Congreswoman Beverly Byron Dies

She represented Maryland’s 6th District for 14 years. Rep Beverly Byron Frederick, Md (KM)  Former Democratic  Congresswoman Beverly Byron died on Sunday at the age of 92.     She represented Maryland 6th Congressional District from 1979-1993, which includes Frederick County. Her biography states that Byron served in the same Congressional seat  as her husband, Goodloe…

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Frederick, Maryland: Snow Expected to Impact Travel

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Frederick, Maryland: Snow Expected to Impact Travel

National Weather Service predicts 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation across the region. (Photo courtesy MDOT) Frederick, MD – A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Frederick County from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning, with the potential for 2 to 4 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is…

Frederick County Job Hunt February 10, 2025

Frederick County Job Hunt February 10, 2025

New jobs listed Youth & Young Adult Program Specialist (2151320) This position provides career pathway and employment counseling assistance to youth ages 14-24 in Frederick County. The Specialist serves as a liaison between educational institutions, training providers, businesses, and other workforce development related partners to ensure youth have access to credible information on career and…

Resources Available for Laid Off Federal Employees in Frederick County

Resources Available for Laid Off Federal Employees in Frederick County

Information and resources available through new website. FREDERICK, MD – A new webpage launched today on the Frederick County Government website – www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/Federal – which provides information and links to resources available for federal employees who are affected by downsizing at their agencies. Over 4,500 Federal employees live in Frederick County. “A sudden drastic reduction of the…

Noise Abatement Program Could Be Extended To The City Of Frederick

Noise Abatement Program Could Be Extended To The City Of Frederick

A bill to do so was discussed last Friday by the Legislative Delegation. Delegate Kris Fair Frederick, Md (KM) Local legislators last Friday discussed a bill to bring the noise abatement systems to the city of Frederick. They are currently in operation in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties, and are intended to control noisy motor…

Frederick County Is Petitioning To Intervene In PSC’s Consideration Of MPRP

Frederick County Is Petitioning To Intervene In PSC’s Consideration Of MPRP

The paperwork was filed on Thursday, Feb. 6th. Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick County has filed the legal paperwork to intervene in the Maryland Public Service Commission’s consideration of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. That’s a 70-mile long, 500-kilovolt electric transmission line which is expected to extend from northern Baltimore County, central Carroll County and southern…

Hagerstown Man Indicted By Federal Grand Jury For Sexually Exploiting A Minor

Hagerstown Man Indicted By Federal Grand Jury For Sexually Exploiting A Minor

He’s also charged with producing child sexual abuse material. William Foster Alger  (Photo from Hagerstown Police Department) Baltimore, Md (KM) A federal grand jury has indicted a Hagerstown man for sexually exploiting a minor, and producing child sexual material. The US Attorney Office for Maryland says William Foster Alger, 75, is charged with seven counts…

Attorney General Brown Announces Convictions of Two Men for Charges Related to the Illegal Discharge of Pollutants in Montgomery County

Attorney General Brown Announces Convictions of Two Men for Charges Related to the Illegal Discharge of Pollutants in Montgomery County

Defendants are ordered to pay fines to Maryland Clean Water Fund. (photo courtesy Maryland Attorney General’s Office) Montgomery County, MD – Two Maryland men have been convicted for illegally dumping toxic waste into a local waterway, leading to significant environmental damage and costly cleanup efforts. Robert H. Dupey, 51, of Randallstown, and Jaime A. Beza,…

McClain Delaney Supports Federal Workers, Criticizes Trump Administration Actions

McClain Delaney Supports Federal Workers, Criticizes Trump Administration Actions

She delivered a speech on the House floor on Wednesday Rep. April McClain Delaney Washington DC (KM) Sixth District Representative April McClain Delaney on Wednesday spoke in support of federal workers.  During a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, McClain Delaney said she is “deeply troubled” by the Trump Administration’s and Elon…