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High School Put On 'Hold' Status During HazMat Investigation In Frederick County
The school year got off to an unusual spot for some students and staff in Frederick County.Some school officials in Frederick received an unexpected scare on Thursday morning during a HazMat investigation. At approximately 9:15 a.m. on Aug. 29, Frederick County Fire and Rescue personnel were c…
Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain, Flooded Roads, Stranded Vehicles, Downed Wires To Frederick County
For a time, the area was under a thunderstorm warning. House Fire on Flint Hill Rd, Aug. 29th, 2024 (Photo from Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services) Frederick, Md (KM) A thunderstorm came through Frederick County late Thursday afternoon bringing heavy rains, flooded roads, stranded vehicles and downed wires, mostly in the Frederick city area.
68th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show
The 68th Annual Thurmont & Emmitsburg Community Show will be held on September 6 through September 8 at Catoctin High School. Entry of exhibits is on Thursday evening, September 5, from 5:30 -8:30 p.m., and on Friday morning, September 6, from 8:30-11:30 a.m., in the gymnasium and the agriculture department area. The show opens to the public on Friday at 5:30 p.m., featuring free admission and free parking, courtesy of Thurmont Scout Troop 270.
Frederick businesses recovering from storm damage
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — As businesses around Frederick are getting ready for Labor Day weekend, some are dealing with the aftermath of severe weather that hit the area Thursday evening. Jessica Jordan had to close her store after it started flooding. “I’ve been kind of numb,” Jordan said. “I can’t believe that, because […]
New Lions Officers Inducted at Thurmont Lions Club
The Thurmont Lions Club invited PDG Paul Cannada to induct the new officers for the 2024-2025 Lions Year on June 26. During the installation, each officer was called up individually and asked if they were willing to perform their official duties during the 2024-2025 Lions year. Pictured from left are:...
Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project alternative proposed by Carroll lawmaker
State Sen. Chris West has proposed an alternative to the proposed 70-mile transmission line threatening to raise energy bills and compromise farmland in Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties. PJM, the Regional Transmission Organization responsible for operating power systems that provide energy for all of Maryland, has contracted with the Public Service Enterprise Group to complete the ...
Security cameras, panic buttons will be installed in holding cells at Carroll’s historic courthouse
New security cameras will be added to holding cells at the Carroll County Historic Courthouse in Westminster. The Board of Carroll County Commissioners at their meeting Thursday unanimously approved the purchase of new security cameras and panic buttons for the Historic Courthouse located at 200 Willis St., in Westminster. Marathon Technology Solutions in Eldersburg will provide them for ...
Renovation Work To Take Place At Harry Grove Stadium In Frederick
The venue was constructed in 1990. Harry Grove Stadium (Photo from City of Frederick) Frederick, Md (KM) Some renovation work is expected to take place at Harry Grove Stadium. The City of Frederick made that announcement on Friday, and said it will work in partnership with the Maryland Stadium Authority, and Attain Sports, the owner of the MLB Draft League Frederick Keys.
'Clean energy' goals forcing Maryland to double size of electric grid, Moore official says
FREDERICK, Md. (WBFF) — Gov. Wes Moore’s top legislative liaison said during a Frederick data center summit on Thursday morning that Maryland’s clean energy agenda will require doubling the state's power transmission grid. Eric Luedtke, Governor Moore's chief legislative officer, was a featured panelist at the inaugural...
Frederick City Elected Officials Continue To Discuss Wormans Mill Court Project
It’s expected to bring more affordable housing to the city. Frederick, Md (KM) Frederick City elected officials are discussing the Wormans Mill Court affordable housing project. It’s planned for some property near Routes 15 and 26, and is expected to result in 315 housing units. Mayor Michael O’Connor...
Frederick County leaders award local farms with grant money to go towards expanding innovation
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Frederick County is making more efforts to make sure the county’s farms have the tools to improve their overall innovation by awarding eight agricultural businesses with funds to help overall operation. “It was really encouraging to find out that Frederick County thinks of us as a farm that’s […]
Severe thunderstorm warning, watch issued for parts of Montgomery County
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued until 6 p.m. for parts of Montgomery County, including Germantown, North Potomac and Damascus, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A severe thunderstorm watch also has been issued for parts of northwestern Montgomery County until 11 p.m., according to the NWS. A...
State Roundup: Carroll lawmakers back national law requiring citizenship proof for voting; presidential ballot in Maryland just got more crowded
CARROLL LAWMAKERS URGE CONGRESS TO PASS BILL REQUIRING VOTER CITIZENSHIP PROOF: Three Republican lawmakers representing Carroll County in the Maryland General Assembly are urging Congress to pass legislation requiring states to obtain documented proof of citizenship from individuals registering to vote in the Nov. 5 general election. Sherry Greenfield/The Carroll County Times.
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