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Alice Ferguson Foundation set to celebrate its 70th
The Alice Ferguson Foundation invites the community to raise a glass on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the 10th Annual Pinot on the Potomac wine tasting and garden party, to celebrate the foundation’s 70th anniversary of providing environmental education to students and adults throughout the Potomac River watershed. “For seven decades, we’ve been dedicated to inspiring students and adults throughout the Potomac River watershed to cherish and protect our natural world,” said Theresa Cullen, Executive Director of the Alice Ferguson Foundation. “Pinot on the Potomac is...
Marilyn Mosby seeks permission to travel to California for employment training
Lawyer for the federally convicted former Baltimore state’s attorney, who was sentenced to home detention, says the trip is required as part of a tentative job offer. Marilyn Mosby, who was sentenced to home detention as part of her conviction for mortgage fraud and perjury charges, has asked for permission to travel between Maryland and California from September 29 to October 6 for employment purposes.
Add another presidential candidate to the mix: Green Party qualifies for ballot in Maryland
Maryland election officials certified that the Green Party had collected more than the 10,000 petition signatures needed to be officially recognized by the state as a political party, a designation that lets it place candidates on the ballot.
State settles lawsuit with inmate over seizure of a walking boot
The Maryland Department of Corrections will pay an inmate at the Western Correctional Institution $25,000 to settle a federal lawsuit after corrections officers confiscated his walking boot, a prescribed medical device they said could be weaponized.
Fugitive sought in 'sophisticated' drug operation that crossed state lines
A convicted felon named in what federal investigators described as a “sophisticated” drug trafficking operation that crossed state lines is on the run. Samuel Lee Rose, 43, is on the FBI’s Most Wanted list and with a $25,000 reward attached to his name. Rose is one of...
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.
Storm leads to power outages, road closures
Police and emergency workers in Frederick County responded to a variety of calls Thursday night as thunderstorms swept through parts of the county. Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputies were on the scene of an incident with several power lines down that closed Md. 355 between Araby Church Road and New Technology Way, spokeswoman Katie Robine said. Meanwhile, the Urbana Regional Library ...
Expect marble-sized hail with thunderstorms in Cumberland and Adams counties Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:38 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 7:15 p.m. for Cumberland and Adams counties. Brace for marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 6:38 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 13 miles south...
Impellittiere announces departure from baseball program
FREDERICK, Md. – After nine seasons with Hood's baseball program, Head Coach Mike Impellittiere has announced his resignation. Hood will now conduct a national search for their next head coach. "Although my time at Hood has come to a close, working with each member of this team, past and...
Fire Damages St. Antnony’s Shrine Rectory
One person was taken to a burn center with serious injuries. Fire at St. Anthony’s Shrine Rectory, Aug. 30, 2024 (Photos from Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services) Emmitsburg, Md (KM) The cause of a fire at Saint Anthony’s Shrine rectory in Emmitsburg remains under investigation. At around...
Walkersville candidates forum focuses on views on growth
As Walkersville residents prepare to go to the polls for the town’s Sept. 9 election, several candidates are focused on the role growth will play in the town’s future. Simply put: They don’t want any. “I don’t want to see any more townhouses built. I don’t want to see any more houses built,” commissioner candidate Bob Yoder said at a candidate forum Wednesday night. “We don’t need more ...
Brunswick football preview: Roaders steeled by playoff disappointment, eager to change outcome
BRUNSWICK — It’s difficult for Brunswick football to forget the last time it played a game on its home turf. That was nearly 10 months ago — Nov. 2, 2023 — in a first-round playoff game against No. 7 seed Havre de Grace. It should have been the start of another deep postseason run in Class 1A. Instead, it ended in tears, with the Railroaders falling to the Warriors after blowing an early ...
Catoctin football preview: Dynamic Stull, Cougars aim to take next step in development
THURMONT — Shaymus Stull’s first impression under center could not have been better. He replaced injured senior quarterback Haydn Mathews in Catoctin football’s Week 7 game against Smithsburg last year and promptly led a game-winning, fourth-quarter drive. Weeks later, he sent the Cougars to their first playoff wins since the team’s 2019 championship run. Stull injected Catoctin with a new ...
Damage estimated at $200K for downtown Frederick fire
Tuesday’s fire in downtown Frederick caused an estimated $200,000 in damage, but the cause remains unclear, a fire official said. The fire marshal has ruled the fire as accidental. The smoke and blaze damaged two adjacent buildings, both with restaurants — River Bar and Grill is one; Agave 137 Tequila Bar & Grill is the other — on the street level and apartments above and to the rear. The fire ...
THE THREE SWINGIN' LITTLE PIGS Comes to Maryland Ensemble Theatre's Fun Company
Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s Fun Company, led by Artistic Director Julie Herber, will present The Three Swingin’ Little Pigs, a modern musical twist on the classic tale. This original production follows a trio of pigs as they leave the farm for the big city, where they encounter Wolfie, the smooth talking owner of a club who makes them an offer they can’t refuse. With catchy songs, and lively dance numbers, this swingin’ musical is sure to entertain audiences of all ages, but is particularly geared towards children ages 5 to 12 years old.
Frederick's director of housing and human services resigns
Ramenta Cottrell, the city of Frederick’s director of housing and human services, has resigned from her post. Cottrell had been the head of the department since October 2020. Her salary was $154,266. Cottrell declined to comment for this story. The reason for Cottrell’s resignation was not made public as of Thursday. “We received Ramenta’s letter of resignation this week,” city spokesman Allen ...
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