Frederick Police Investigating Incident Involving Officer-Involved Shooting

Frederick Police Investigating Incident Involving Officer-Involved Shooting

No-one was injured Frederick, Md. (DG) – Frederick Police are investigating an early morning incident involving an officer-involved shooting. Around 2:50 a.m. Sunday, police responded to Mulberry Court for a suspicious vehicle linked to earlier break-in reports. When an officer attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled down a dead-end street. As the officer gave…

New Frederick Police Headquarters To Open To the Public Next Week

New Frederick Police Headquarters To Open To the Public Next Week

An open house is scheduled for Monday, June 30th. The new home of the Frederick Police Department.   (formerly, the William Donald Schaefer Buidling) Frederick, Md (KM) An open house for the new Frederick Police Department headquarters is scheduled or Monday, June 30th.   Chief Jason Lando says there will be a ribbon cutting at 3:00 PM,…

Frederick County School Board Approves Operating, Capital Budgets For Fiscal Year 2026

Frederick County School Board Approves Operating, Capital Budgets For Fiscal Year 2026

The Board also signs contracts with its three bargaining units. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Board of Education on Wednesday approved a fiscal year 2026 operating budget. The spending plan totals $970-million which is a 3.1  percent  increase compared to the current budget. The School System says the new budget maintains existing programs and…

Changes Coming To Frederick County Recycling Services At The Landfill

Changes Coming To Frederick County Recycling Services At The Landfill

There will be a charge for some services at the Landfill. Frederick, Md (KM) Some infrastructure changes are coming to the Frederick County Division of Solid Waste and Recycling. Director Lee Zimmerman says starting July 1st, a $10-fee will be charged for all transactions at the landfill, including the Citizens Convenience Center. After that rate…

Cat Found In Woodsboro Area Tests Positive For Rabies

Cat Found In Woodsboro Area Tests Positive For Rabies

Residents who came into contact with this  feline are urged to contact their health care provider. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Health Department says a cat located on Thursday, June 19th along Woodsboro Pike near the southern edge of the town limits has tested positive for rabies. The feline is described as an intact…

No Bond For Walkersville Man Charged With Murdering His Mother-In-Law

No Bond For Walkersville Man Charged With Murdering His Mother-In-Law

He will have a preliminary hearing next month. Pavel Obambe (Photo from Frederick County Sheriff’s Office) Frederick, Md (KM) A Walkersville man charged with the murder of his mother-in-law and assaulting his wife is being held without bond. Pavel Obambe, 35, was arrested on Tuesday for the slaying of Christine Liboula, 68, also of Walkersville.…

Rep McClain Delaney: Expanding Internet Access To Underserved Rural Areas Crucial

Rep McClain Delaney: Expanding Internet Access To Underserved Rural Areas Crucial

She says having the internet access  is a necessity, not a luxury. Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Md Frederick, Md (KM) The internet is more than a luxury; it’s a necessity. That’s according to 6th District Representative April McClain Delaney who chairs the New Dem Rural Broadband Task Force which is working for expansion of internet…

Part Of Yeagertown Road To Be Closed For Three Weeks Starting July 7th

Part Of Yeagertown Road To Be Closed For Three Weeks Starting July 7th

Frederick County  Highway Operations says crews will do culvert replacements, pavement repairs. May courtesy of Frederick County  Department of Highway Operations Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Department of Highway Operations says Yeagertown Road between Boyers Mill Road and Yeager Court will be closed for three weeks. That starts on Monday, July 7th,  continuing through…