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Proposed backyard chicken ordinance amended to add language about coops, fencing
The Frederick County Council will need to hold a second public hearing on a proposed backyard chicken ordinance after approving an amendment to add language about how flocks must be contained. As proposed by Councilmember Mason Carter, the bill would have allowed county residents to keep up to eight hens on residential properties with an area of at least 30,000 square feet, as long as the ...
25 animals test positive for rabies in Frederick County, health officials say
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Health officials in Federick County, Md. warned the community to keep their pets and family safe after multiple animals tested positive for rabies. As of July 1, the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) Environmental Health Office said 25 animals tested positive for the deadly virus in the county. […]
Frederick prepares for a unique, safe fireworks show
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Firework shows seem to be one of the most anticipated parts of celebrating the Fourth of July – but what really goes into making each show safe and unique? The Frederick Independence Day celebration is all about good times, beginning with a day of activities for everyone in the […]
Fort Frederick in western Maryland revisits history from long before Revolutionary times
BIG POOL, Md. (DC News Now) — If you happen to venture into western Maryland this extended holiday weekend and love American history, a visit to Fort Frederick will be well worth your while. The expansive rural landscapes will take you back to well before the American Revolution. Fort Frederick was founded in 1756 to […]
Former senior adviser to Fitzwater taking over as chief of staff; Kadish departs Friday
Former senior Pat Murray is returning to work for Democratic Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s administration. Murray, who left the administration late last year to work on a congressional campaign, is returning to be Fitzwater’s chief of staff. Murray is taking over for Chelsea Kadish, who has served as Fitzwater’s chief of staff since December 2022 but is leaving her post on ...
Farmers Testified On Bill To Regulate Agritourism Businesses In Frederick County
The Council heard a presentation on the legislation Tuesday night. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Council heard from farmers on Tuesday night regarding a bill which would regulate agritourism in the county. The legislation followed recommendations from an Agritourism Workgroup put together last year by County Executive Jessica Fitzwater...
ABDO-men return for Granville Fourth of July parade tradition
While visiting his brother-in-law in Frederick, Maryland, Greg Dixon was killing time. Dixon and his wife, Megan, accompanied by friends Jeff and Vicki Lammers, milled about in a multifloor antique shop cluttered with dust-covered junk-treasure and antiques. Dixon’s fingers fluttered through a long, skinny box of postcards, one at a...
Citizen Survey Underway In The City Of Frederick
Officials want to know residents’ opinions on policy priorities. Frederick, Md (KM) It’s a chance for Frederick city residents to let local officials know what they think. A survey on policy priorities for fiscal year 2024 and 2025 has been posted on the city’s website, and will remain up through July 31st, 2024.
Activities Planned For Monocacy National Battlefield This Weekend
It’s the 160th anniversary of that Civil War conflict. Frederick, Md (KM) The 160th anniversary of the Battle of Monocacy is coming up, and there will be several activities to commemorate this event at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center at 5201 Urbana Pike, and the Thomas Farm at 4235 Baker Valley Road. They will take from Friday, July 5th to Sunday, July 7th.
Carroll voters have ‘political fatigue’ heading into November election
A sense of apathy and disinterest with November’s presidential election seems to have set in with Carroll County voters, as the political divide across the country grows stronger, according to Jordan Haegerich, co-chair of Central Maryland Braver Angels, a nonprofit organization that provides a safe place to talk politics. “Although it is clear the political issues of our time are very ...
Carroll schools spent millions more than budgeted on health insurance, as they saved on salaries due to teacher shortages
Carroll County’s public school system spent $5.6 million more than anticipated on employee medical insurance last fiscal year, which was counterbalanced by less-than-budgeted spending on teacher salaries due to a staffing shortage. Superintendent Cynthia McCabe said last month that cost-saving solutions would be considered to reduce the amount spent on employee health benefits in the future. ...
State issues pause for new Medicaid enrollments for some behavioral health programs
The Maryland Department of Health has issued a six-month pause on accepting new Medicaid enrollments for specific behavioral health programs to mitigate potential fraud, waste and abuse by providers under Medicaid guidelines. The pause, which went into effect on Monday, applies to psychiatric rehabilitation programs, health homes, partial hospital programs and intensive outpatient treatment ...
Cascade Township 4th of July parade ends with party at Friendship Park
CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Cascade Township held its annual Independence Day parade Thursday morning!. The festivities began with the bike parade, followed by the community parade. That ran from the intersection at Cascade Road and Burton Street all the way to 28th Street and Thornhills Avenue. After the parade...
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