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Hagerstown Man Gets 19 Years For 2nd Degree Rape
The victim in this case was minor. Nicholas Wayne Summers (Photo from Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office>0. Frederick, Md (KM) A Hagerstown man is off to prison for sexual abuse of a minor. In Frederick County Circuit Court on Monday, Nicholas Wayne Summers, 42, was sentenced to 40 years for two counts of 2nd-degree rape .with all but 19 years suspended. He will serve five years of specialized sex offender supervision when he gets out.
Planning Commission approves subdivision for future development
Frederick’s Planning Commission has approved the subdivision of a property on the northern side of the city to help pave the way for developing a project that would add 274 housing units. The commission voted unanimously Monday night to approve the subdivision of the Barrick property near Rocky Springs...
A Frederick County Asian American center transforms lives across all backgrounds
FREDERICK -- There's an organization in Frederick that has Asian American in its name, but their work helps families of all backgrounds.Inside the Asian American Center of Frederick's Family Services office, it looks like any other typical office.But, it's home to early childhood education, as well as several adult classes -- that includes a fitness class.Elizabeth Chung, the AACF's founder and executive director, said all of this started as after-school programming for immigrant families in 2004."There wasn't too much over here [at the time], so I started having classes in reading and math," she said.Their services -- most of which are...
Madrones offers wide variety of steaks, pasta, seafood
One of the higher-end offerings in Frederick's restaurant scene, Madrones has become a variety of things to different people. The restaurant off of Md. 26 on the north side of the city may be known for their steaks, but, “You don't need to come here just to order a steak dinner,” said kitchen manager Max Motley.
Updated: School board labors over cuts to services, programs to fill $50M budget gap
The Board of Education reviewed its options Wednesday for closing a $50 million budget gap and chose to increase class sizes, but emotional appeals from students, parents and educators saved fourth grade instrumental music from the chopping block, for now. Expenditures in the proposed fiscal year 2025 operating budget total...
MoCo Minute | New program launches to help families find affordable housing in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — In a proactive move to combat the pressing issue of affordable housing, Montgomery County has teamed up with the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) to launch the Nonprofit Preservation Fund. This partnership, which boasts a commitment of $50 million, aims to not only safeguard existing affordable […]
Loaded Urbana boys continue climb by putting away Blair, cruising into 4A state semifinals
URBANA — Finally for Urbana boys lacrosse, the quick strikes came. The Hawks had played nearly the entire game in the offensive zone, but goals were less frequent than coach Gavin Donahue would have liked due to poor shots and a series of nice saves by Montgomery Blair goalie Trenton Royall.
Defending state champ Princess Anne boys soccer team has found its groove
VIRGINIA BEACH — The Princess Anne boys soccer team didn’t look much like a defending state champion early this season. But after fighting through some early adversity, the Cavaliers have come together, won nine consecutive games and look like title contenders once again. Princess Anne, now 11-3-1 on the season, is heating up at the perfect time, with the Region 5A playoffs starting next week. ...
Urbana girls waste no time setting tone, advancing to 4A state semifinals
URBANA — Wednesday’s Class 4A girls lacrosse state quarterfinal began a little later than its scheduled 5:30 p.m. start time. But once the action got underway, Urbana wasted no time taking command.
Eviction lawsuit centers on Cacique's lease, missed payment
The owner of the downtown Frederick building that’s home to Cacique Fine Spanish & Mexican Cuisine is trying to evict the business in a court dispute revolving around a missed rent payment. However, an attorney for Cacique’s owner says the North Market Street business was late with its May...
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