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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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The CSX Rail Road in section MD 28 will be closed starting August 5th at 6:30PM. Detour roads will include New Design Road, Mountville Road and US 15. The closure is due to railroad repairs and will reopen if weather permits by August 9th. Because of the work that will be taking place on the…… read more »
8/1/16 AB It’s all smiles in Thurmont since the nine and ten year old little league All Star team was crowned State Champions. Up next is the Mid Atlantic Regionals also known as the Little League world series for them in Rhode Island. The Road to Rhode Island can be a long one, and is…… read more »