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Sky Lanterns Prohibited In Maryland

Sky Lanterns Prohibited In Maryland

You can purchase them in stores but it is illegal to use Sky Lanterns in Frederick County. Battalion Chief Kenny Poole with Frederick County Fire and Rescue Services explains how these lanterns are made “basically they are made up of typically an oiled paper with some type of bamboo frame and they have some type…read more »

SCHOOL COULD START AFTER LABOR DAY

SCHOOL COULD START AFTER LABOR DAY

A new school year is just around the corner but Comptroller Peter Franchot would want it to start later…like the day after Labor Day. “Ultimately we are going to succeed on this. Why? It’s a great idea it helps the State’s economy because it extends the tourism” said Franchot. The biggest resistance comes from Public…read more »

TOUR DE FREDERICK and HIGH WHEEL RACE

TOUR DE FREDERICK and HIGH WHEEL RACE

8/10/16 AB People from across the world are heading to Frederick this weekend to enjoy the nation’s only High Wheel Race and Tour De Frederick. Melissa Muntz with Visit Frederick talks about what these events mean to the community. “Like I said we are just really excited about these opportunities to bring in visitors from…read more »

Police Investigate Body Of Man Found In Potomac River

Police Investigate Body Of Man Found In Potomac River

BRUNSWICK, Md. (DG)-Police are investigating the body of a man found in the Potomac River. Maryland State Police received a call Monday around 10:30 PM from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a missing person. Police in Loudoun County said a man reported missing by his family, may be in the area of…read more »

Police Investigate Homicide In New Windsor

Police Investigate Homicide In New Windsor

NEW WINDSOR, Md. (DG)-Authorities in Carroll County are investigating a homicide in New Windsor. On Monday Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home on Dennings Road around 5:20 PM for a fight. Two suspects involved in the fight fled before police arrived. They were later located. At 8:15 PM, a 35-year-old female was found…read more »

Theft and Fraud Prevention Workshop

Theft and Fraud Prevention Workshop

Local citizens continue to be targeted by online scammers and Congressman John Delaney will be holding a workshop at Frederick Community College tomorrow evening (Aug 9) at 6pm to talk about safety precautions. Delaney discusses the importance of the workshop. “We did an identity theft and fraud protection workshop in the past year and it…read more »