Lawmakers will also look at increasing the Sheriff’s salary. Maryland State House, Annapolis, Md Frederick, Md (KM) With the 2026 Maryland General Assembly underway, the Frederick County Legislative Delegation is considering several bills to bring forward. One would increase the Sheriff’s salary from $125,000 to $175,000 annually. If it passes, the higher pay would take…
SHA says replacements need to be made to the overhead steel. Frederick, Md (KM) The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration says the it will temporarily close the Maryland 28 (Dickerson Road) Bridge over the Monocacy River south of Park Mills Road in Frederick County this weekend. Crews will replace the section of overhead…
Frederick County Delegate Jesse Pippy says it’s ‘obsolete.’ VEIP Testing Station Delegate Jesse Pippy Frederick, Md (KM( Several Legislators in the 2026 Maryland General Assembly have launched an effort to repeal the Vehicle Emission Inspection Program; and one of them is Frederick County Delegate Jesse Pippy. “I think that test at…
The public will have an opportunity to testify. Baltimore, Md (KM) A virtual hearing has been scheduled by the Maryland Public Service Commission for Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00 PM. . The PSC is considering an application by Blacks Mill Road Solar LLC to construct a five mega-watt solar generating facility in Frederick County. It…
Anyone who has had contact with this animal should speak with their health care provider. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Health Department says a groundhog picked up near the intersection of West Patrick Street and McCain Drive in Frederick on January 13th tested positive for rabies. Officials say on Friday, January 9th, just before…
73-year-old woman killed; authorities seek public’s help identifying two vehicles involved. Gaithersburg, MD (JK) – Montgomery County Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred Monday, January 12, 2026, near the intersection of Columbia Pike (Route 29) and Fairland Road. At approximately 6:39 p.m., officers from the 3rd District and Fire Rescue personnel responded…
Travelers on Amtrak and BWI shuttles Jan. 7-8 urged to check vaccination status and monitor for symptoms. Baltimore, MD (JK) – The Maryland Department of Health is warning of possible measles exposures after a confirmed case traveled through Maryland while infectious late Jan. 7 into early Jan. 8, 2026. Potential exposure locations and times include:…
Fire reported in a underground power vault. Frederick, Md (KM) No injuries were reported from an explosion in downtown Frederick Monday night. According to the Frederick Scanner Facebook page, fire and rescue crews responded to the area of South Market Street and East All Saints Street just before 7:00 PM where…
A majority of it is going to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Baltimore, Md (KM) Maryland Lottery and Gaming says $15,736,889 in contributions were handed over to the state from sports wagering. Spokesman Seth Elkin says that includes $11,849,429 which will be provided to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, an educational reform plan, and $3,887,460…
Part of it would restore the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. Frederick, Md (KM) There’s some good news for the Weinberg Center. The Deleplaine Foundation has announced that it’s awarding a generous grant to the local venue. The funds will be used to make sure that high quality performing arts programs and educational initiatives continue to be…