Familiar Scam Making Its Appearance In Carroll County

Familiar Scam Making Its Appearance In Carroll County

Citizens are urged to hang up on these scammers, or delete from the e-mails       Westminster, Md (KM) It’s an old story about a scam, but it bears repeating to keep others from falling victim.  The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office says it’s become aware of scammers who claim to be law enforcement officers…

The American Red Cross Is Calling For More People To Give Blood

The American Red Cross Is Calling For More People To Give Blood

It says the need for blood is constant. Peanuts tee-shirts being given to blood donors  (Photo from the American Red Cross website) Frederick, Md (KM) The call is going out from the American Red Cross for  more blood donors. “Every two seconds, someone in this country needs blood. And the American Red Cross supplies  40…

Leesburg Business Targeted In Late-Night Burglary

Leesburg Business Targeted In Late-Night Burglary

Front door forced open at J and H Aitcheson on South Street SE; police seek tips and witnesses. Leesburg, VA (JK) – Leesburg Police are investigating a burglary at a downtown business after property was reported stolen late on September 5, 2025. Officers responded to 315 South Street Southeast… home to J and H Aitcheson…

Md. Health Officials Warn About Measles

Md. Health Officials Warn About Measles

They say it’s a not just a childhood disease. Frederick, Md (KM) Health officials in Maryland are raising concerns about measles. There have been three cases reported so far this year in the state. But there are concerns it could spread, particularly in counties close to the Pennsylvania border where an individual infected with the…

O’Connor Takes Lead In Democratic Primary For Mayor  In Frederick City

O’Connor Takes Lead In Democratic Primary For Mayor In Frederick City

Taylor, Shackelford are the  top two in at-large City Council race. Frederick, Md (KM) Primary election results for the city of Frederick show incumbent Michael O’Connor in the lead in the Democratic race for Mayor over challenger Ron Beattie. O’Connor had 434 votes or 56.29 percent with Beattie gaining 337 votes, or 43.71 percent. In…

Part Of Harmony Road Near Myersville To Be Closed Next Week

Part Of Harmony Road Near Myersville To Be Closed Next Week

Highway officials say it will allow crews to replace a failing culvert pipe. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Department of Highway Operations says the portion of Harmony Road between US Route 40 and Brethren Church Road near Myersville will be closed for about one week beginning on Monday, September 15th. The closure will take…

Frederick Police Arrest Man Following A Struggle With Officers

Frederick Police Arrest Man Following A Struggle With Officers

Authorities recover a handgun and drugs. Frederick, Md (KM) A Frederick man was arrested early Saturday morning following a struggle with officers. Jamarie Ahkile  Parker, 27, was taken into custody, charged with drug and weapons offenses. Police say at around 12:35 AM on Saturday, officers doing foot patrol in the 300 block of North Market…

Primary Election Day Is Tuesday In Frederick City

Primary Election Day Is Tuesday In Frederick City

Voters registered as Democrats will pick candidates for Mayor, City Council. Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick City’s Primary Election is taking place on Tuesday, September 9th, but it’s only a Democratic Primary this year. That’s because all Republican candidates for local offices are unopposed, and move on to the general election on  November 4th. Registered Democrats…

Brunswick Man Gets Long Sentence For Murder, Rape

Brunswick Man Gets Long Sentence For Murder, Rape

He also must register as a sex offender for life. Juwaun Terry Stewart (Photo from Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Offfice) Frederick, Md (KM) A Brunswick man is going off to prison for a long time. In Frederick County Circuit Court on Monday, Juwaun Terry Stewart, 19, was sentenced to life plus 20 years incarceration for…