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Motorcycle crash affects I-70 traffic; person hurt
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A person was hurt in a motorcycle crash in Frederick County Monday afternoon. The wreck happened around 5:10 p.m. on Interstate 70 westbound, just before the New Market exit. Medics took the person who was hurt to the hospital. One of the I-70 westbound lanes remained open, but […]
Latest Futurecast timeline for Monday night storms
UPDATE (4 p.m.) -- Still clear around the Baltimore metro, but storms are moving into the Frederick area and the Upper Eastern Shore. Cloud thinning could mean unstable atmosphere in which storms could form. UPDATE (3:30 p.m.) -- The National Weather Service issued a TORNADO WATCH until 11 p.m. for...
Sheetz Opens New Store in Washington County
Sheetz is set to open a new convenience store and gas station at 1333 Dual Highway, near Mount Aetna Road in Washington County, on Tuesday. The public opening is scheduled for 8 a.m., with grand opening festivities commencing at 9 a.m. The celebration includes free self-serve coffee and soda throughout the day. Attendees can participate in multiple prize drawings, including a grand prize of a $2,500 Sheetz gift card, equating to “free Sheetz for a Year.” Participants must be over 18 and present to win, with no purchase necessary.
Hagerstown woman leads crusade for Lyme disease awareness
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Ashley Baker was left bedridden for months on end struggling with pain. It took several years and dozens of doctors for her to be diagnosed with Lyme disease. “Not a lot of people realize the impact what Lyme has on people,” Baker said. “A lot of people go misdiagnosed […]
Faith guides Frederick Christian Academy graduates into their next chapter
Unlike graduating classes of several hundred students, many members of Frederick Christian Academy’s class of 2024 have been together their entire lives. Marcello Villalta transferred to FCA from a public school when he was in the seventh grade. When he graduated on Friday, he said he immediately noticed a difference in the relationships between his peers.
Frederick police investigate downtown incident that left man injured
Frederick police are looking for information about an incident downtown early Friday morning that left a man with serious injuries. Officers responded to a call around 1 a.m. Friday for a shooting in the 200 block of North Market Street, police spokeswoman Samantha Long wrote in a text message Friday.
Friends hope to make Super Flea Market a downtown 'staple'
For Isabella DeLucia and Aveeda Biparva, organizing a flea market along Carroll Creek was a full-circle moment. The two friends, who are both originally from Montgomery County, met a few years ago in downtown Frederick and remained in contact.
Updated: Fire damages downtown Frederick apartment building
A fire at a downtown Frederick apartment building on Friday caused at least $400,000 in damage, a fire official said. The fire happened at South Street School Apartments at the corner of West South and Ice streets.
Woodsboro's annual Memorial Day Parade fills Main Street
Hundreds lined Woodsboro’s Main Street on Sunday afternoon to watch the town’s Memorial Day Parade. Some people were comfortable sitting on their porches and lawns away from the sun. Others set up chairs along the sidewalk, holding excited children.
Hagerstown trash collection delayed due to holiday
There will be no trash collection on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, for the residents of the City of Hagerstown. The landfill will be closed. Therefore, all trash, recycling and yard waste collections will be delayed one day for the entire week. Set trash, recycling and yard waste at curbside...
Final six determined for school board general election
With results in the May 14 primary election certified, the six candidates advancing to the Frederick County Board of Education general election have been determined. Veronica Lowe, who climbed from seventh place to sixth place as votes were counted after primary day, held on to the final spot in the group of six.
Person rescued from dam in Boonsboro
BOONSBORO, Va. (WDBJ) - A person was rescued from a dam in Boonsboro, according to Boonsboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company. Boonsboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue responded to Elon at the Snowden Dam at 1:03 p.m. Friday for a rescue call as part of the Bedford County Special Operations Command team.
Rowan to develop two more data center projects at Quantum Loophole campus
Rowan Digital Infrastructure has announced two new data center projects it plans to build on Quantum Loophole’s data center campus, in addition to a project for which it’s already received conditional approval from the Frederick County Planning Commission. The company hosted an open house at Camp Shoresh in...
City still working to pass inspections, delaying start of pool season
The city of Frederick is still working to pass inspections on two public pools, delaying the opening of the swimming season from the traditional Memorial Day, which is Monday, to June 1. In a press release on Friday, the city characterized it as a “brief delay needed to make necessary...
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