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Shepherdstown Pike farm in Sharpsburg preserved, brings total preserved by County to over 40,000 acres
22 August 2024- The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning announces, on August 16, 2024, a 267.138-acre farm was preserved, adding to the more than 40,000 acres of permanently preserved land in the County. The easement was procured through a Rural Legacy Program (RLP) easement that was sold on...
Federal funding will build regional workforce development in Maryland
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Building America initiative is allotting nearly $23 million to connect more than 7,000 jobseekers to apprenticeship opportunities in expanding industries. In western Maryland, The Asian American Center of Frederick received $3,990,486 to establish registered apprenticeships […]
Pro-gun group seeks Supreme Court review of Maryland ‘assault weapons’ ban
A pro-gun group asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to weigh a challenge to Maryland‘s ban on assault-style firearms, commonly referred to as “assault weapons,” after lower courts rejected efforts to overturn the state’s 2013 law. The Firearms Policy Coalition is fighting against the 2013 law that classifies numerous semiautomatic weapons as illegal “assault weapons.” […]
‘Endangered’ bird successfully nests in Pennsylvania for the first time in 60 years
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The common tern is an endangered and protected species in Pennsylvania after human interference chased the birds off, but now there is some exciting news when it comes to those birds and the Commonwealth. Though they were never seen across the state the birds used to nest at Presque Isle State Park […]
Frederick County Public Schools rolls out new cell phone policy
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Whether it’s texting or scrolling, Frederick County Schools is trying to put a stop to cell phone use in their schools, but the question remains: how will a new cell phone policy be enforced in the classroom? “I don’t think that it will be a logistical problem, but […]
Picture of the Day: The rich heritage of aviation
Crystal Joy submitted this photo taken by Angela Rudd and a note: “The Cumberland Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol in Cumberland, Maryland, recently held an awards presentation with a backdrop that included both a current CAP aircraft and ‘Beach City Baby,’ a notable historical aircraft. This event highlights the squadron’s ongoing dedication to recognizing achievements within its ranks while also celebrating aviation history.”
Hawaii Soldier Detained in Connection with Pregnant Wife's Disappearance from Army Base
A junior enlisted soldier has been arrested and is awaiting trial after his pregnant wife went missing from an Army base in Hawaii three weeks ago, the service said Monday.Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson II, of Frederick, Maryland, was detained and placed in military pretrial confinement, the Hawaii-based 25th Infantry Division wrote on Facebook. His arrest comes weeks after his wife, Mischa Johnson, was reported missing from her home at Oahu's Schofield Barracks on Aug. 1, according to the Army's Criminal Investigation Division.Johnson enlisted in the Army in 2022 and attended a combined basic and technical training course at Fort Moore,...
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