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This follows a HIDTA Investigation.

Drugs and money confiscated  by local police agencies  (photo from Frederick Police Department)

Frederick, Md (KM) An Ijamsville man is charged with numerous drug offenses following his arrest on Tuesday. Glenn Aaron Wells, 59, was arrested at his home at 10043 Old National Pike. That’s where authorities say they found 765.8 grams of cocaine; 56.6 grams methamphetamine;  94 suspected M30 oxycodone pills;  38 suspected M15 oxycodone pills;  three K8 pills suspected to be M15 oxycodone;  and $39,336 in cash.

Wells is being held without bond at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.

Frederick Police say the investigation into Wells began in October of last year in partnership with the Baltimore/ Washington High  Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force. Wells, who is also known as “G,” was allegedly involved in the illegal distribution of multiple controlled dangerous substances including cocaine within Frederick County, police say..

The Frederick Police Department conducted this investigation in coordination with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, the State’s Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations.

Here is a list of charges against Wells:

1. CJIS 1-0881: CDS Possession Large Amount – Cocaine

2. CJIS 1-1119: PWID – Cocaine

3. CJIS 1-0484: PWID School Zone – Cocaine

4. CJIS 1-1111: Possession Cocaine

5. CJIS 1-1119: PWID – Crack Cocaine

6. CJIS 1-0484: PWID School Zone – Crack Cocaine

7. CJIS 1-1111: Possession Crack Cocaine

8. CJIS 1-0233: PWID Oxycodone

9. CJIS 1-0484: PWID School Zone – Oxycodone

10. CJIS 1-1111: Possession Oxycodone

11. CJIS 1-1285: Illegal possession of ammo

By Kevin McManus

Authorities say they are looking for two other suspects.

Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick Police have arrested a Monrovia man in connection with an armed robbery last month. Martin Daniel Williams, 20, was taken into custody on Wednesday, charged with one count of armed robbery, two counts of 2nd-degree assault and one count of theft between $100 and $1500. .

On December 5th, 2025, police responded to the 1400 block of Taney Avenue for reports of an armed robbery the previous evening.. Earlier in the evening, the victim responded to an apartment where a woman asked for a ride. When he arrived, the victim was met by three men; one was armed with a handgun. That suspect pointed the gun at the victim and struck him. At the same time, he stole money from the victim.

Authorities say they were able to obtain evidence which identified Williams as the one of the suspects.

But police are still looking for the other suspects. Anyone who knows of their whereabouts is asked to contact Frederick Police. They can call Detective Nicole Smith at 240-549-4562, or e-mail to [email protected]. Citizens can remain anonymous and call the Frederick Police Tip Line at 301-600-TIPS {8477}

By Kevin McManus

Frederick, Md. (DG) – Two Frederick teenagers are facing adult charges following an armed robbery investigation that began last year.

The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says the robbery happened September 27, 2025, in the 5500 block of Foxhall Court. Investigators determined a handgun was used, and the victim was assaulted, suffering a blow to the face with the weapon. Detectives identified two suspects and later obtained arrest warrants.

On January 6th, deputies arrested 17-year-olds Albert Cambara and Gerardo Cervantes, both of Frederick, and transported them to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. During searches of their homes on Wild Fig Court and Manor Court, detectives recovered a Glock handgun loaded with an extended magazine.

Both suspects are charged as adults with armed robbery, first and second degree assault, and other related offenses. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office.

The vote was unanimous.

Frederick, Md (KM) In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Frederick County Council passed a bill that’s expected to encourage the creation of more child care centers.

The measure would provide up to a $10,000 tax credit if property owners improve the properties to allow day care centers. It would also allow child care centers on business properties which have at least 25 employees. That business would also receive a property tax credit.

The legislation was sponsored by Councilwoman Renee Knapp. “With the passage of this bill, this Council will build on our previous action to address the critical shortage of child care in Frederick County, including allowing child care businesses to operate in the ORI zone and original day care providers tax credit,” she says.

ORI is office, research and industrial.

The Maryland General Assembly in 2025 changed the tax credit for  property owners to convert their properties into child care centers from $3,000 to $10,000.

Council President Brad Young expressed his support for the legislation. “Day care is such an important need for so many of our residents as we have so many folks that work outside the home and commute. By providing more opportunities to more people to provide day care is certainly a good thing so I fully support,” he said.

While supporting the legislation. Councilman Jerry Donald raised this concern. “I don’t think we’re going to solve the day care crisis with one big swoop. I think it’s going to be a whole lot of small steps. And I thank you  for the work you put in to help us along this path,” he said.

Councilwoman MC Keegan-Ayer thanked the bill’s sponsor. “You were able to incorporate a tax incentive for businesses to establish a day care center on site which is where parents, particularly parents of younger children, would really like to have their child’s day care. So thank you very much for doing that. Appreciate it,”: she said.

The county says finding available child care is a “significant challenge” in Frederick County which impacts workforce participation and economic advancement for many families.

By Kevin McManus

Frederick Health Hospital is also reporting increases, but FHH says there on par with past flu seasons.

Flu virus

Frederick, Md (KM) Cases of influenza have seen a sharp increase across the nation and the state, according to the Maryland Department of Health. The agency says since September, 2025, seven people have died in Maryland due to the flu.

Dr. Leudvig Sardarian, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Frederick Health Hospital, says  the number flu cases coming into the FHH has increased. “The flu A has been a bad strain for sure this year. We’re seeing it statewide,”  he says. “As far as Frederick County or Frederick Health’s I can say, our individual hospital numbers have been elevated.”

‘But I can say in comparing to previous years, we’re on par with a typical flu season,” he continues.

He says a lot the reasons for the elevated number of flu cases are lack of sunlight and the cold weather. “But this particular flu season, we are seeing a strain that from reports from some of the larger organizations that vaccination has not been as successful as in previous years from this particular flu strain,” says Dr. Sardarian.

The vaccine was  manufactured and made available this year to the public before this new flu strain was detected.

However, Dr. Sardarian says it’s still important for residents to get their flu shots. “The recommendations for vaccination is that it decreases for all risk for high morbidity or high negative outcomes from the flu strain,” he says. “It doesn’t necessarily mean that you may or may not be affected by the flu or any type of a sickness. The flu vaccine is always recommended.”

The symptoms of the flu include myalgia or a pain in a muscle or a group of muscle. It also includes coughing, runny nose and headaches. Dr. Sardarian says it’s important if you come down with these flu symptoms to take action. “Hydration; making sure that you’re staying home;  getting plenty of rest;  healthy nutrition; and also making sure that you are practicing good hand hygiene. Obviously, taking care that if you’re in a work environment or a home environment  where others  may potentially get the disease from you that you’re protecting them from you as well,:” he says.

But if you must come to the hospital, Dr. Sardarian says the staff at FHH is ready to help. “We’re always actually prepared for a rise in demand in the winter time. So we’re absolutely prepared,’  he says.

By Kevin McManus

A well-known Frederick restaurant was left heavily damaged after an early morning fire Tuesday

Frederick, Md. (DG) – Fire crews battled a major blaze that severely damaged a longtime Frederick landmark early Tuesday morning. According to the Frederick County Fire and Rescue Division, firefighters were called to the Red Horse Restaurant in the 900 block of West Patrick Street around 2:50 a.m.

Crews arrived to find heavy smoke pouring from the building and quickly went inside to locate the fire. A short time later, flames broke through the roof, prompting a second alarm and bringing additional units to the scene.

The fire was brought under control by about 4:30 a.m. No civilians were hurt, but one firefighter was taken to Frederick Health Hospital and later released. The cause remains under investigation, and damage to the building is estimated to be $1,000,000.

It will be held on Monday, January 12th

Frederick, Md (KM) Citizens are invited to come to a Historic Preservation Tax Credit Workshop on Monday, January 12rh. It will take place at the C. Burr Artz Library Community Room beginning at 6:00 PM. The Library is located at 110 East Patrick Street in Frederick. .

Those who attend can learn about programs available to support the rehabilitation of historic properties, including the Maryland Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program which encourages the preservation and rehabilitation of historic properties throughout the state by providing a 20 percent tax credit to qualified rehabilitation projects. . This tax credit covers both owner-occupied and commercial buildings.

Frederick County has also enacted a new Historic Preservation tax credit for properties that have been locally designated by the County, the City of Frederick and the Town of New Market.

This workshop will be hosted by the Maryland Historical Trust, the City of Frederick Planning Department and the Frederick County Division of Planning and Permitting.

By Kevin McManus

The ceremony took place on Monday.

Joyce King   being sworn in as Deputy State’s Attorney  (Photo from Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office)

Frederick, Md (KM) Joyce King has been sworn in as Deputy State’s Attorney for the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office. The ceremony took place Monday before packed court room of elected officials.

King has been with the State’s Attorneys’ Office since 2013, and has been Chief Council since 2018. As a cross-designated Special Assistant US Attorney, King has pioneered Frederick County’s INTERCEPT Task Force since 2023. INTERCEPT stands for Inter-agency Child Exploitation and People Trafficking. She has also serves as Legislative Co-Chair of the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force and sits on the Advisory board of the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children.

King has also been recognized since 2025 by  the National Filipino American Lawyers Association as  Attorney of the year in 2025

Also, She received the George Washington University, Elizabeth J. Somers Alumni Award in 2025.

Along with that, King was recognized by the Frederick County Commission for Women as  Woman of the Year in 2025.

And she was given the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, Visionary Award in 2025.

King earned her Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School. of Law in Washington DC, and her undergraduate degrees from George Washington University and American University: Women in Politics Institute.

“Joyce is an exceptional lawyer and leader who will continue the tradition of great Deputy State’s Attorney’s here in Frederick County. I am blessed to have her as my second-in-command.” says State’s Attorney Charlie Smith, in a statement.

She has been a member of the Maryland State Bar since 2012, and began her service in Maryland under the Honorable, Judge John W. Debelius in Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville, Md.

By Kevin McManus

Coordinated operation targets illegal drugs and guns in downtown Hagerstown.

Hagerstown, MD (JK) – Seven people were arrested on January 2, 2026, during a major law enforcement operation in downtown Hagerstown aimed at cracking down on illegal drugs and firearms.

The operation involved the Washington County Narcotics Task Force, Hagerstown Police Department, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, with support from the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network (MCIN).

Arrests and charges include:

Adam Schianodicola (Frederick, MD) – outstanding warrant from Pennsylvania

Pierre Nelson (Hagerstown, MD) – cocaine possession, resisting arrest, and driving without a license

David Garland (Hagerstown, MD) – failure to appear for theft charges

Michael Holton (Hagerstown, MD) – probation violations and trespassing

Jamari Williams (Gwynn Oak, MD) – multiple firearm and drug distribution charges

Seiyid Benton (Baltimore, MD) – firearm and drug-related charges

Alfonso Torres (Chambersburg, PA) – theft-related charges

MCIN, part of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, focuses on disrupting gangs, violent crime, and drug networks through enforcement, prevention, and information-sharing initiatives.

Authorities say the operation is part of ongoing efforts to make Hagerstown streets safer and reduce illegal drug activity in the community.

By Jimmy Key

Henry Groulx treats himself to a Ravens-themed ticket and scores a second-tier Maryland Lottery prize.

Smithsburg, MD (JK) – This holiday season, Henry Groulx of Smithsburg gave himself a gift he won’t forget – $50,000. A devoted Baltimore Ravens fan and scratch-off enthusiast, Groulx picked up a few $10 Ravens X10 tickets, one of which turned out to be a second-tier winner.

On Christmas morning, while opening presents in his living room, Groulx checked his tickets using the Maryland Lottery app. The notification suggested a big win, so he double-checked at the store where he purchased the ticket. The confirmation revealed a $50,000 payday.

Groulx claimed his prize at Lottery headquarters in Baltimore on December 30. For now, he plans to continue his federal job, work on cars in his garage, and cheer on the Ravens – now with a little extra holiday cash in his pocket.

By Jimmy Key

Investigators say the suspect reported his ex-girlfriend missing, then left the country the same day.

Ellicott City, MD (JK) – Howard County police have obtained an arrest warrant for a Columbia man after locating a woman who was reported missing earlier this month deceased inside his apartment with stab wounds.

Police say 27-year-old Nikitha Godishala of Ellicott City was found Saturday, Jan. 3, inside an apartment in the 10100 block of Twin Rivers Road in Columbia. Investigators believe she was killed shortly after 7 p.m. on Dec. 31.

Authorities identified the suspect as 26-year-old Arjun Sharma of Columbia, Godishala’s ex-boyfriend. According to police, Sharma contacted authorities on Jan. 2 to report Godishala missing, stating he last saw her on New Year’s Eve at his apartment. Detectives later learned that Sharma left the country on a flight to India later that same day.

Following the missing person report, detectives obtained and executed a search warrant for Sharma’s apartment, where Godishala’s body was discovered.

Police have secured a warrant charging Sharma with first- and second-degree murder. The investigation remains ongoing, and detectives say no motive has been determined at this time.

Howard County police are working with federal law enforcement agencies to locate and arrest Sharma. Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact police.

By Jimmy Key

New jobs listed

Automotive Mechanic (2165221)

The company is seeking an experienced Automotive Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of vehicle systems using advanced diagnostic tools and strong mechanical expertise. This role involves performing comprehensive repairs-from powertrain and transmission work to suspension, brakes, alignments, and engine replacements-while maintaining accurate records and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is skilled, safety‑focused, and able to work independently or as part of a fast‑paced team.
Wage Range $21.00 – $35.00/Hour

Carpenter (2154088)
Fitzgerald’s Heavy Timber is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Timber Framer to help build and restore timber structures ranging from historic barns to custom homes and commercial spaces. This hands‑on role involves traditional joinery, framing, installation work, and collaboration with a skilled crew while maintaining high craftsmanship and safety standards. Ideal candidates have at least three years of carpentry or construction experience, a passion for quality work, and an eagerness to learn and grow within a team that values craftsmanship and community impact.
Wage Range: $20.00 – $28.00/Hour

Sales Executive (2165225)
Audio-Video Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Sales Representative to drive new business, manage the full sales cycle, and build strong client relationships across sectors such as education, government, corporate, and healthcare. This role partners closely with engineering and installation teams to design and deliver tailored AV solutions while maintaining a strong sales pipeline and staying current with evolving technologies. Ideal candidates bring at least five years of technical or AV sales experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, relationship‑focused approach.
Wage Range: $60,000 – $150,000 (Salary + Commission)

CDL Truck Driver Commercial
CDL B Drivers needed to follow route assignments daily. Must have a commercial drivers license and pass pre-employment DOT screens (drug, physical, background) and have a motor vehicle record review.
Wage: $26.00/Hour

Mental Health Specialist (2164661)
Looking for licensed Mental Health Therapists who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in addressing trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and performance-based issues, using trauma-informed approaches to support healing, growth, and optimal functioning. As a values-driven group of clinicians, we’re dedicated to healing trauma and empowering resilience in the individuals and communities we serve.
Wages: $66.00 – $77.00/Hour

Patient Care Companion (PATIE011048)
Performs various duties to assist in providing a safe patient environment under the direction of licensed personnel as a member of the health care team. Continuously observes one or more patients as ordered by the physician. Sits within visual distance of the patient who has orders to be under supervision. Recognizes patient behaviors that could jeopardize patient safety and intervenes to prevent harm; and more.
Wages: $15.00 – $18.00/Hour

Plant Maintenance Technician – HVAC/R II (3441542)
Maintain current level of knowledge of HVAC/R trade practices for commercial buildings and campus systems. Install, diagnose/troubleshoot problems, repair HVAC/R systems and related and supporting systems, fixtures, equipment, compressors, coils, controls (both DDC and pneumatic), pumps, chillers, boilers, etc. following all applicable codes, schematic diagrams, and other specifications or instructions; and more.
Wages: $32.00 – $35.00/Hour

Businesses are still recruiting for the following job openings…

Administrative Assistant P/T (2164774)
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School Bus Driver (2164567)
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Development & Marketing Coordinator (2164310)
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Columbia, Md. (DG) – Maryland State Police arrested a Howard County woman after a dangerous pursuit that spanned two states and left a Virginia State Trooper injured.

Police say shortly before midnight December 29th, a vehicle pursuit initiated by Virginia State Police crossed into Maryland on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Investigators say the driver, 24-year-old Naturi Hayes of Elkridge, rammed a marked Virginia State Police cruiser, causing it to strike a concrete barrier. The trooper was taken to a hospital and later released.

Troopers continued the chase through Prince George’s and into Howard County, where the vehicle crashed near Washington Boulevard and Meadowridge Road. Hayes fled on foot but was arrested without incident.

She faces multiple charges, including first-degree assault and attempting to elude police. The investigation remains ongoing.

A deadly crash last year in Allegany County has led to the arrest of a Washington County man following a grand jury indictment.

Cumberland, Md. (DG) – Following a grand jury indictment, Maryland State Police have arrested a Washington County man in connection with a deadly crash earlier last year in Allegany County.

Police say 50-year-old Shane Fulmer of Hagerstown is facing multiple charges, including negligent manslaughter by vehicle and homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The charges stem from a two-vehicle crash that happened shortly before 8 p.m. on May 19, 2025, along Orleans Road, south of High Germany Road. Investigators say Fulmer was driving a Ford Ranger southbound when he crossed into the northbound lanes and collided with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

The motorcycle’s driver, 66-year-old Kenneth Appel Jr. of Little Orleans, was pronounced dead at the scene. Fulmer was taken to a hospital for treatment. The roadway was closed for more than two hours during the investigation.

The Club says it would cut down on litter in the environment.

Annapolis, Md (KM) One of the issues lawmakers in Annapolis could be grappling with this year is whether to enact a bottle bill. Martha Ainsworth, the Chair of Maryland Sierra Club’s Zero Waste Team, says a lot plastic bottles, cans and glass containers are ending up in the wrong places. “Despite the widespread availability of curbside recycling, only about a quarter of the containers are actually collected through recycling,” she said. “So three quarter of those containers—which is more than four billion containers a year—they’re left in the environment either in landfills, on roadsides, or in waterways, or incinerated.”

Ainsworth says more than five and a half billion beverage containers are sold in Maryland each year. “Of the four billion containers a year that aren’t being captured, 2.6 billion of them are plastic. When plastic is left in the environment., it breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces, micro plastics. It gets into the waterways; it affects wildlife; and now we know it affects all of us,” she says.

Under a bottle law, consumers would pay a deposit on beverage containers in addition to the price. But when they return the plastic bottles, cans or glass containers to the retailer, they receive that deposit back. “We are anticipating with a ten-cent refundable deposit on smaller containers, and 15 cents deposit up to three liters  in size, we will get 90 percent of them back,” Ainsworth says.

She says the program would be run by the beverage makers who sell their products in Maryland. “They would be responsible for financing and implementing the program. And the Maryland Department of the Environment would select the organization and would provide substantial oversight of the operation. And the program would be basically self financing,” she says.

The Sierra Club says  the program has a number of benefits, including a reduction in beverage container litter  and plastic pollution, and an increase in water quality. It would also create new jobs in recycling,  and in operating and servicing redemption technology, such as reverse vending machines which will divert containers from the waste stream.

Ainsworth says the Sierra Club commissioned  a poll in 2024 which  found a majority of Marylanders support a bottle law. “The average is about 90 percent of the respondents said they would somewhat or strongly support a bottle bill,” she said.

Also, the survey found most respondents were worried about the plastics from these containers getting into the environment. “95 percent of them were somewhat or very concerned about the impact of beverage container litter and plastic pollution,” she said. “The plastic pollution thing is a very, very compelling reason for doing this to keep plastic beverage containers out of the environment.”

The Sierra Club says ten states have bottle laws: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Oregon and Vermont. The Club says recycling in these states ranges  from 50 percent to 89 percent.

By Kevin McManus

The Governor’s Office says it will strengthen and modernize  health care in rural areas.

Md. State House

Annapolis, Md (KM) The State of Maryland has received $168-million in federal funding to advance health care in rural communities. A statement from the Moore–Miller Administration says this amount is for the first year of a five-year Rural Health Transformation Project to strengthen and modernize health care in rural areas across the state.

“Our focus on transformational investments aligns directly with our administration’s goals to strengthen our health care system and improve the health of all Marylanders—no matter where they live in the state,” says Governor Wes Moore, in a statement. “Our record on investment in the health and well being of rural Maryland is a testament to our promise to leave no one behind.”

Almost one-third of Marylanders live in rural areas, and these communities often face health care challenges, including a lack of health care providers, and difficulty getting to care due to a lack of transportation and technology barriers.

Rural hospitals and health care providers also have unique needs in providing and sustaining high-quality services to meet the needs of rural residents But the Moore–Miller Administration says it’s committed to improving health care access for Maryland’s rural communities, including a $2-million investment in the Meritus Health School of Osteopathic Medicine in Hagerstown.

“We heard robust and critical input from rural residents throughout this process and are thrilled to have secured support to help meet the needs and priorities of our communities,” says Dr. Meena Seshamani, Maryland’s Secretary of Health, in a statement.  “This funding will provide critical support to strengthen the local health care workforce, bolster current programs and implement evidence-based strategies that will have lasting impacts on the health and wellbeing of rural Maryland families.”

By Kevin McManus

Leesburg, VA (DG) – Leesburg Police have arrested a West Virginia man accused of seriously injuring a juvenile during a basketball game at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center.

Officers say the assault happened around 6:30 Sunday evening, December 28th. Investigators report an adult male struck a juvenile in the face during the game, causing serious injuries. The suspect left before police arrived, and the victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Police later identified 23-year-old Jacob Martin of Hedgesville, West Virginia, as the suspect. Martin turned himself in on December 30th and is charged with malicious wounding. He’s currently being held without bond.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Leesburg Police.

A Damascus man is in custody after a tense standoff that stretched late into the night and early Tuesday morning.

Damascus, Md. (DG) – After hours of tense negotiations, a standoff in Damascus ended with a man taken into custody early Tuesday morning.

Sheriff’s deputies say they responded Monday evening to the 26000 block of Mullinix Road to serve multiple felony arrest warrants on 28-year-old Brandon Clayton. Authorities report Clayton barricaded himself inside the home and repeatedly threatened to set it on fire, at one point attempting to ignite items inside the residence.

Montgomery County Police SWAT officers and crisis negotiators were called in to assist. Clayton’s mother initially stayed inside the home but later left safely after negotiations. Clayton surrendered shortly afterward. The standoff lasted about five and a half hours, and Clayton is now being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit awaiting a bond hearing.

Residents can learn more about various projects around the county.

Frederick, Md (KM) The public is invited to a meeting to learn more about broadband in Frederick County. It’s scheduled for Thursday, January 6th at 6:00 PM at the Urbana Regional Library at 9020 Amelung Street.

Representatives from the County’s Rural Broadband Office and Shenandoah Communications (Shentel) will be on hand to provide information on the construction schedule of various projects around the county.    Residents will have the opportunity to learn more about broadband expansion and to ask questions. .

The meeting is open to the public, and no registration is required.

Citizens can find more information by going to www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/Broadband, or contact the Frederick County Rural Broadband Office at [email protected] or call 301-600-1010.

By Kevin McManus 

A celebration will be held at Frederick High School.

Frederick, Md (KM) We all know about the celebrations that will take place very soon to ring in 2026. But there is another New Year coming up in a few weeks: the Lunar New Year on February 17th.

The Director of Communications for the Asian-American Center in Frederick, Maryland, Mark Kraham, say there will be a celebration on Sunday, February 15th in Frederick to mark the Lunar New Year. “It will be Frederick High School. Again, the activities get started at noon. They’ll have vendor exhibits and family activities. And then the actual performance in the auditorium from two to four,”  Kraham says.

Elizabeth Chung, the Executive Director of the Asian-American Center, says the Lunar New Year is a time to plant new hope and new futures. She also says the celebration has attracted an audience from  outside of Frederick County, Maryland. “I remember each year, people, even from Pennsylvania, or New Jersey, or something. I remember that they come far away because Frederick is a great city and we have a great event and great communities to share. And just great memories every year,” says Chung.

Tickets for the celebration are $12.00;  $10.00 for children and seniors. Those who purchase their tickets through January 1st will only pay $8.00.

“This tickets help us to connect, to integrate, to do more for the community. I hope I will see everyone there. It’s less than a movie ticket,” Chung continues.”  $8.00 for 20 performances coming from all over, it’s Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia. Don’t miss it!”

Chung and Kraham were guests recently on the “Morning News Express” on WFMD with Bob Miller.

This year’s Lunar New Year is the Year of the Fire Horse.

By Kevin McManus