Efforts To Get Underway To Repeal Maryland’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program

Efforts To Get Underway To Repeal Maryland’s Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program

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…

Virtual Hearing To Be Held On Solar Generating Facility In Thurmont

Virtual Hearing To Be Held On Solar Generating Facility In Thurmont

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…

Groundhog Found In Frederick Recently Tests  Positive For Rabies

Groundhog Found In Frederick Recently Tests Positive For Rabies

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…

Montgomery County Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Columbia Pike

Montgomery County Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Near Columbia Pike

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…

Maryland Health Alerts Public to Potential Measles Exposures from Recent Travel

Maryland Health Alerts Public to Potential Measles Exposures from Recent Travel

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:…

Explosion In Downtown Frederick Leads To  Power Outage

Explosion In Downtown Frederick Leads To Power Outage

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…

Sports Betting Brings In Over $15-Million In Maryland In December

Sports Betting Brings In Over $15-Million In Maryland In December

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…

Weinberg To Receive Grant From Deleplaine Foundation

Weinberg To Receive Grant From Deleplaine Foundation

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…

Frederick County Work Force Services Job Hunt January 12, 2026

Frederick County Work Force Services Job Hunt January 12, 2026

New jobs listed Lead Installer (2165276) Audio-Video Group is seeking an experienced Installation Technician to oversee and perform on-site AV installations, including wiring, equipment termination, system programming, commissioning, and customer training while maintaining safety and quality standards. The role requires strong mechanical and electronic skills, the ability to read schematics and troubleshoot AV systems, at…

90 Years of WFMD

90 Years of WFMD

WFMD at 90: A Frederick Voice for Nearly a Century In 1936, when radio was still a marvel and music poured through wooden consoles into living rooms across America, WFMD signed on the air as Frederick County’s first radio station. What began as a music-driven, community-centered AM station has grown into something far greater: a…