Thurmont’s Mayor: ‘Small Towns Don’t Have A Large Revenue Base’

Thurmont’s Mayor: ‘Small Towns Don’t Have A Large Revenue Base’

He says it makes it challenging to try to meet the town’s needs. Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird (Photo from Town of Thurmont) Frederick, Md (KM) Small towns like Thurmont don’t have a  large tax base.   Mayor John Kinnaird says the municipality has a property tax base of $1..8 million. Appearing recently on WFMD’s “Morning News…

Frederick Police Arrest Suspect In Double Shooting

Frederick Police Arrest Suspect In Double Shooting

He was apprehended in Hagerstown on Monday. Nyzeir Sampson  (Photo from the Frederick Police Department) Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a double shooting last week.  Nyzeir Sampson, 28, of Frederick was apprehended in Hagerstown on Monday by Frederick Police Detectives and member of the US Marshals;’ Task Force..…

Rep. McClain Delaney Introduces Bill To Help The Deaf Blind Community

Rep. McClain Delaney Introduces Bill To Help The Deaf Blind Community

It would require the US Census Bureau to count individuals who have two or more disabilities and not just one of them. Rep. April McClaine Delaney (D-Md)        Washington DC (KM) It’s the first bill she’s introduced since being elected to Congress. Sixth District Representative April McClain Delaney says she and 15 other…

Frederick County Adult Detention Center Warden Retires

Frederick County Adult Detention Center Warden Retires

He spent 40 years with the Division of Correctio   Lt, Col. William “”Vic” DeLauter (Photo from Frederick County Sheriff’s Office)       Frederick, Md (KM) The long time Warden and Correctional Bureau Chief for the Frederick County Sheriffs Office has retired. Lieutenant Colonel William “Vic” DeLauter officially hung up his badge on Thursday, May…

Five Indicted On Friday By The Frederick County Grand Jury

Five Indicted On Friday By The Frederick County Grand Jury

These cases now head to the Circuit Court where trial dates will be scheduled. Frederick, Md (KM). Five indictments were returned on Friday by the Frederick County Grand Jury. Two men, Rashaun Tyriek, Barber, 28, Baltimore, and Dahizae Emanji Brown, 22, of Hagerstown, were indicted as co-defendants. Both are charged with possession with intent to…

Downtown Frederick Protest Turns Violent; Four Individuals Arrested

Downtown Frederick Protest Turns Violent; Four Individuals Arrested

Other demonstrations in the city were peaceful while 20 people turned violent on 4th Street and North Market Street. (photos courtesy Frederick Police Department) FREDERICK, MD (JK) –  A protest in downtown Frederick turned violent Thursday evening, resulting in four arrests and multiple charges, including assault on law enforcement officers. According to the Frederick Police…

Maryland Tackling The Problem Of Lead Poisoning In Children

Maryland Tackling The Problem Of Lead Poisoning In Children

Governor has included funding in his budget to eliminate lead poisoning in kids. Baltimore, Md (KM) Three-thousand children each year are exposed to levels of lead that result in medical case management by local health departments. That’s according to Serena McIlwain, the Secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment. She says this has to…

Walkersville Man Charged With Attempted Kidnapping, Attempted Abduction

Walkersville Man Charged With Attempted Kidnapping, Attempted Abduction

State Police say he weas arrested for attempting to abduct a girl in Frederick County. g Gar Lee Plummer (Photo from Maryland State Police) Frederick, Md (KM) A Walkersville man has been charged with an attempted child abduction.  Gary Lee Plummer, 55, was arrested on Wednesday following a traffic stop. State Police say at around…