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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...
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.
Just plain effective, Lowery pitches Railroaders to Class 1A state baseball championship
WALDORF — About one thing went wrong for Brunswick’s Tyler Lowery on Saturday. He couldn’t finish the Class 1A baseball championship game. Lowery hit the 105-pitch limit one out from clinching the Railroaders’ seventh state title, which left him understandably perturbed. But he received a standing ovation from the Brunswick fans as he dipped into the dugout to grab his infield glove before trotting out to second base, which certainly eased his frustration.
Gloomy skies discourages turnout for opening of Martinsburg community pools
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (DC News Now) — Sunshine was hiding behind the clouds Monday, making for a pretty quiet afternoon at the War Memorial Park pool in Martinsburg. The Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional opening of community pools. Lifeguards were busy making preparations for swimmers and sunbathers, hoping there would be a brightening of the […]
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.
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...
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.
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.
Frederick County government looks to build affordable housing on Prospect Center campus
The Frederick County government is taking steps to construct affordable housing units on the Prospect Center campus, which the county acquired in October 2021 for $20 million to use as a multi-agency complex. The 26-acre property on Himes Avenue in Frederick includes several large parking areas, in addition to the...
Aldermen want to meet with charter committee in July
Frederick’s aldermen plan to meet in July with members of the committee that considered changes to the city’s charter to discuss several of the committee’s recommendations. The aldermen decided Wednesday to request that members of the committee come to a July 24 workshop meeting to talk through...
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