Work is Underway On Frederick City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Work is Underway On Frederick City’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

Mayor O’Connor says he must present to the City Council by April 1st. Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor Frederick, Md (KM) It’s budget time at Frederick City Hall. Mayor Michael O’Connor says budget evaluations are underway. He says his staff has spoken with department heads, and budget decisions are being made. The Mayor says he has…

Measles Case Detected In Maryland

Measles Case Detected In Maryland

Health officials say it’s not related to the outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. Baltimore, Md (KM) The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials say a positive case of measles has been detected in a Howard County resident who traveled internationally. They say this case is not related to the measles outbreaks…

Outdoor Burn Ban Back In Frederick County

Outdoor Burn Ban Back In Frederick County

Outdoor burning is prohibited, even for those who have permits. Frederick, Md (KM) The burn ban is back in Frederick County. The Division of Fire and Rescue Services says the Fire Marshal’s Office  issued the ban on Sunday which prohibits all outdoor burning until further notice. That includes those who already have a burn permit.…

Frederick County Accepting Agriculture Innovation Grant Applications

Frederick County Accepting Agriculture Innovation Grant Applications

The deadline is Monday, March 31st t Frederick, Md. (KM) Frederick County is now accepting applications for the Agriculture Innovation Grant Program. Those in the agriculture industry can apply for grants of $5,000 or more which help strengthen the county’s agricultural industry. Applicants can be crop and livestock producers, value-added producers, agriculture cooperatives, seafood processors,…

Ten People Indicted On Friday By The Frederick County Grand Jury

Ten People Indicted On Friday By The Frederick County Grand Jury

These cases now move to Circuit Court where trial dates will be scheduled. Frederick, Md (KM) The Frederick County Grand Jury handed down ten indictments on Friday. That included Ezra Malik Smith, 24, who is charged with two counts of possession of a firearm with a conviction for a crime of violence or a felony;…

Body-Worn Camera Footage from Hagerstown Officer-Involved In-Custody Death Released

Body-Worn Camera Footage from Hagerstown Officer-Involved In-Custody Death Released

46-year-old Kelvin Lashawn Baker died while in police custody BALTIMORE, MD  – The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage from the officer-involved in-custody death involving the Hagerstown Department of Police that occurred on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. The…

Frederick Health Hospital Wins Awards From The American Heart Association

Frederick Health Hospital Wins Awards From The American Heart Association

The honors are for its services and treatments for patients with cardiac disease and stroke. Frederick, Md (KM) Congratulations go out to Frederick Health Hospital.   For the fourth year in a row, it  has won three nationally recognized awards from the American Heart Association. They are Get With The Guidelines—Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Gold; Get…

Frederick Police Arrest Suspect In Road Rage Incident

Frederick Police Arrest Suspect In Road Rage Incident

He was apprehended in Brunswick. Frederick, Md (KM) A suspect has been arrested in connection with a road rage incident in Frederick earlier this week. . Police say David Wayne Styles. Jr., is charged with 1st-degree assault, 2nd-degree assault, use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, assault with a weapon or gun …

One Occupant Ejected During A Vehicle Crash Near New Market

One Occupant Ejected During A Vehicle Crash Near New Market

That person was flown out to a trauma center. Photos from the New Market Volunteer Fire Company New Market, Md (KM) One person was medivaced to Shock Trauma on Thursday afternoon following a vehicle crash. According to the Frederick Scanner Facebook page, fire and rescue crews were dispatched at 11:22 AM to Route 75 (Green…