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TransIT Services Offering Free Rides to Military on Veteran’s Day

TransIT Services Offering Free Rides to Military on Veteran’s Day

FREDERICK, Md. (KR)  TransIT Services of Frederick County is offering free rides for Veteran’s Day. On Friday, November 11th valid military ID holders will be able to ride for free on all Connector and shuttle buses. Riders must present their ID when they board. For more information, visit TransIT online at  www.frederickcountymd.gov/transit.

Barn Fire is a Total Loss in Thurmont

Barn Fire is a Total Loss in Thurmont

FREDERICK, Md. (KR)  Heavy winds were an issue in a barn fire that ended in a total loss for one local family. At 11:45 PM on Wednesday, firefighters from Frederick, Carroll and Franklin counties responded to Creagerstown Road near Thurmont to find multiple barns engulfed in flames and the fire spreading to a nearby wooded…

Local Family Left Homeless After Fire Destroys Residence in Jefferson, MD

Local Family Left Homeless After Fire Destroys Residence in Jefferson, MD

FREDERICK, Md. (KR) A local family lost their home in a fire in Jefferson, Maryland this morning (Wednesday). Fire officials say units from Jefferson County, Montgomery County, and Loudoun County responded to the scene where the home was engulfed in flames. Battalion Chief, Kevin Fox with the Division of Fire Rescue Services for Frederick County…