It has locations in other countries. Frederick, Md (KM) A software development company based in Dhaka, Bangladesh will have a presence in Frederick County. The Office of Economic Development and the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Incorporated, have announced that Opus Technology Limited has selected the county as its first location in the United States. The…
Mayor Michael O’Connor unveiled the Supporting Emergency Capacity, Urgency, Resiliency, and Equity (SECURE) Initiative. Frederick, MD (JK) – Frederick officials have announced a new initiative aimed at helping local nonprofit organizations maintain critical services amid recent disruptions in federal funding. During his 2025 State of the City address, Mayor Michael O’Connor unveiled the Supporting Emergency…
Suspects forced employees and a customer into a restroom. Frederick, MD (JK) – Montgomery County police have charged two men in connection with an armed robbery at a CVS Pharmacy on Tuckerman Lane in Potomac. The incident occurred early on May 25, when suspects allegedly forced employees and a customer into a restroom, stole their…
Suspect is being charged with first-degree murder. Frederick, MD (JK) – Montgomery County Police have arrested a Silver Spring man in connection with a 2022 homicide at the Summit Hills apartment complex. On December 2, 2022, officers responded to the 8500 block of 16th Street around 3 a.m. for a reported shooting. They found 29-year-old…
Closure will last about a week, weather permitting. Frederick, MD (JK) – Ridge Road will be closed daily between U.S. 40A and Ridge Crest Drive beginning on or about September 8, 2025 for approximately one week, weather permitting. This closure will be a day closure between 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A signed detour will…
Money was used for unauthorized purchases for her personal benefit. Frederick, MD (JK) – Montgomery County Police say a Washington, DC woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing more than a quarter of a million dollars from her elderly grandfather who is suffering from Alzheimer’s. Detectives arrested 45-year-old Erica Hopper in connection with the…
K-9 units from the Maryland State Police, Frederick City Police, and the Maryland Department of Corrections were brought in to conduct a full search of the building Frederick, Md. (DG) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office are conducting a joint investigation following a bomb threat at the Circuit Court…
She has served as Deputy Director since April, 2024 Lesha Chandler, Director of Frederick County Division of Family Services (Photo from Frederick County Executive’s Office) Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Council on Tuesday approved the appointment of Lesha Chandler as Director of the County’s the Division of Family Services. She has served as Deputy…
Members of the Council also heard testimony about the proposed legislation for the 2026 General Assembly. Frederick, Md (KM) A data center overlay bill was approved Tuesday night by the Frederick County Council This legislation would restrict where data centers can be located outside of the former Eastalco site in Adamstown. Voting in favor was…
The dog was loose and unaccompanied. Frederick, Md (KM) The search is on for a dog who bit a man on Monday afternoon. The Frederick County Health Department says at around 5:00 PM, a man was walking in the area of Waterside Drive and Blue Heron Drive when the…