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Bicyclist Killed In Frederick County
Crash happened Saturday on Route 15 in Thurmont

Local Politician Reacts to Trump’s Verdict
He was convicted on 34 felony counts.
New Maryland Law Targets Street Racing
Up to 1 year in jail is possible and $1,000 in fines.
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION REMINDS MOTORISTS OF ENHANCED WORK ZONE SAFETY LAWS
Increased Fines to take effect June 1, 2024. (May 29, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is reminding motorists that changes to state law governing the use of automated speed enforcement in work zones take effect June 1, with additional changes effective January 1, 2025. Designed to help protect highway workers…

Hi Lo Auto Sales In Frederick Destroyed By Fire, Vandalized, Robbed
(Photo courtesy of Dawn Cavell on Facebook)
Property Tax Rate In Thurmont To Drop
But water and sewer rates will be increasing.
Frederick County Public Schools Balances Its Budget
Members made some revenue adjustments & spending cuts for fiscal year 2025.

Frederick Salvation Army Opens Day Center
Daytime shelter provides a range of services and assistance to the homeless community.

Investigation Continues Into A Fatal Crash Which Killed A Frederick Man
It occurred on I-270 in Montgomery County.

Frederick County Council Takes Testimony On Bodyworks Bill
It would expand regulations on businesses as spas and massage parlors.

33 New Full Time Positions In City Government Contained In Frederick’s Fiscal year 2025 Budget
It also calls for the creation of a new urban forestry department. Frederick, Md (KM) A fiscal year 2025 budget totaling $223-million was adopted recently by the Frederick Board of Aldermen. This spending plan also has $152-million for the city’s general fund. In a recent appearance on WFMD’s “Morning News Express,” Mayor Michael O’Connor said…

Montgomery County Police Major Crimes Division Investigating Double Homicide
Two men dead from gunshot wounds in Silver Spring park.