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State to hear proposal for solar facility in Frederick County's Rocky Ridge area
The Maryland Public Service Commission will host a virtual public hearing this month for a proposal to construct a solar facility in the Rocky Ridge area near Thurmont. Chaberton Energy, a company in Rockville, has proposed Chaberton Solar Wild Turkey, a five-megawatt solar facility, to be built at 12949 Old Frederick Road, southeast of Thurmont near Md. 550.
City, Ausherman foundation to work together on youth center
The city of Frederick and the Ausherman Family Foundation are working together to create a center in the city for young people to get access to services. The facility would create a space for a wide variety of programs and services working with young people and families, including behavioral health and other other services, Ramenta Cottrell, director of the city's Department of Housing and Human Services, said.
Preview MET's 2024-2025 Season at a Special Event Next Month
Catch a sneak peak of Maryland Ensemble Theatre's upcoming season kicking off in September 2024! MET's 2024-2025 season will include hit titles, original works, and a “bit of the bold”. During Season Preview, MET's Artistic Directors Tad Janes, Julie Herber and Gené Fouché will announce the show titles...
Utility, other work to close section of Monroe Avenue in Frederick
A section of Monroe Avenue in Frederick will be closed for about three months for improvements, beginning Wednesday. Monroe Avenue will be closed from Monocacy Boulevard to 700 feet north of Highland Street for utility and road improvements, according to a news release from the city.
Talking History with Malcolm Van Kirk
As a sequel to last month’s focus on Frederick’s original airfield, located on the grounds of what is now Fort Detrick, today we talk with aviator Malcolm Van Kirk, who discusses the history of Frederick Municipal Airport, his family’s aviation history and the museum that he and his brother established in 2016.
Man accused of murder, kidnapping for January death held without bail
Alonzo Epps, who was arrested Tuesday in connection with the killing of a Pikesville man found dead in his car in Mount Pleasant in January, will be held without bail at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center. During a bail review hearing for Epps on Wednesday afternoon, the Frederick County...
Baseball Recap: Severance wins going away against Frederick
Severance never let their opponents score on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 8-0 margin over the Frederick Golden Eagles. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Severance. Ryan Ewoniuk was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single...
Aldermen skeptical of recommendation on administrative position
Some of Frederick’s aldermen have reservations about a suggested change to the city’s charter that would require the mayor to hire a chief administrative officer to help run daily operations. The change is one of the 19 recommendations made last year by a committee created to consider various...
Celebration of life for former Thurmont commissioner to be held Saturday
A celebration of life for Bill Buehrer, who served on the Thurmont Board of Commissioners for 12 years, will be held Saturday. It will be 1 to 3 p.m. at Stauffer Funeral Home in Frederick.
Things to do in the DC area: Maryland Craft Beer Festival, Mother’s Day events … and more!
Whether you’re looking for a creative way to celebrate mom or somewhere to dish some drama over drinks, you won’t want to miss this week’s local events guide. There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating.
New details released after second man charged in Frederick County abduction, murder
FREDERICK, Md. — New details have been released surrounding themurder and abduction of a Baltimore County man. Unsealed Frederick County grand jury indictment charges Alonzo Michael Epps, 23, of Baltimore, with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, kidnapping and carjacking. Police arrested Epps Tuesday for his alleged role in...
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