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Tractor-trailer driver killed in crash
A driver was killed on Tuesday when his logging tractor-trailer crashed on Raven Rock Road in Frederick County, police said. Daniel Edward Ryan, 41, of Ridgeley, West Virginia, was declared dead at the scene, according to a press release from Maryland State Police. Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson Sarah Campbell said the crash happened in the the 1600 block of ...
Maryland State Police investigating fatal tractor-trailer crash
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred in Frederick County this morning. Around 7:30 a.m., troopers responded to Raven Rock Rd. (Maryland Route 491) for a report of a crash involving a tractor-trailer, State Police said. The driver, a lone occupant of the vehicle, was identified...
Accidental fire burns down garage in Jefferson
A detached garage burned down in Jefferson on Sunday morning, according to the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services. Fire and Rescue responded to the 5900 block of Poole Road at 11:24 a.m. Sunday, spokesperson Sarah Campbell said in a phone interview Monday.
HVAC technicians in Frederick County see increase in service calls due to extreme heat
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — As Frederick County residents continue to see extremely hot temperatures, HVAC companies like May’s Heating and Air have seen an increase in calls, but it said it was more than ready for the job. “Businesses are very crazy right now,” co-owner of May’s Heating and Air, Karen May said. […]
Two-alarm fire in Brunswick leads to one hospitalization, extensive damage
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (7News) — One person was hospitalized after a house fire caused extension structural damage in Brunswick, according to the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services (FCDFRS). Crews arrived to find heavy fire raging at 19 E D Street after 9 p.m. on Saturday. FCDFRS...
Accidental fire destroys home in Brunswick, damages neighboring building
The occupant of a single-family home in Brunswick was displaced after a two-alarm fire destroyed the house late Saturday night, according to the Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services. The person living in the home that caught fire was evacuated along with occupants in the houses on either...
Bridge in northern Frederick County reopens
A bridge and section of road near Thurmont has reopened after being close for more than a year. Frederick County's government said Monday that Stevens Road and the bridge over Hunting Creek have reopened, after being closed since April 2023 for repairs and rehabilitation.
Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Crash In Frederick County
(FREDERICK, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Frederick County. Shortly after 7:35 a.m., Troopers from the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack responded to Raven Rock Road (Maryland Route 491) for a report of a crash involving a tractor-trailer. The driver, and lone occupant of the vehicle, identified as Daniel Edward Ryan, 41, of Ridgeley, West Virginia, was declared deceased at the scene by Frederick County emergency medical service personnel.
Heat index could reach over 105 degrees in some areas of Tri-State on Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Tri-State area for Friday afternoon and early evening due to excessive heat conditions in which the heat index could reach up to 106 to 109 degrees in some areas. The heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8...
Families, friends find new Fourth of July tradition through celebration at Baker Park
For years when Jen Arnett lived in Iowa and Independence Day rolled around, she and her husband would invite friends to their home for a picnic. Arnett originally grew up in Mount Airy and lived outside of Maryland for more than 20 years, but she and her husband moved back to Frederick County last year. Now that she’s here and closer to her family, she said, she and her husband wanted to find ...
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