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Frederick Transit expands bus service around county
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — Getting around Frederick County is about to get a little faster as the Transit Services of Frederick County are increasing services along the 51 connector route starting July 1. “We’re modifying our Route 51 Connector to better serve our riders and people using our service from 9:15 a.m. to […]
Fort Detrick celebrates 249 years of the US Army
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — The U.S. Army was born 249 years ago, and to celebrate the many years of service, many service men and women gathered at Fort Detrick. According to Lanessa Hill, the day is not just for those in the army. “We try and bring in community members here and basically […]
Middletown To Get Active Adult Community Center
It will be located in the former library building on Prospect Street. Former Middletown Library; new home of an active adult community center. (photo from Frederick County, Md Government) Frederick, Md (KM) An active adult community center is coming to Middletown. That announcement was made Tuesday by Frederick County Executive...
Buddhist monks walk for peace along Maryland countryside
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A group of Buddhist monks are waking along the Maryland countryside for a mission: To promote world peace. For local resident Lucinda Stauffer it was just another sleepy weekday afternoon in her quiet rural community when she spotted them across from her front yard. “I just noticed they […]
New Market to vote on $2.8M budget plan at start of new fiscal year
The New Market Town Council plans to vote on the town’s proposed $2.8 million fiscal year 2025 budget on July 1, hours after the fiscal year begins. The proposed FY25 budget, which includes capital expenditures, is about 44% greater than the $1.9 million budget in FY24.
Young proposes airport overlay zoning district in county modeled after city code
In an effort to stave off development that could interfere with operations at Frederick Municipal Airport, Frederick County Council President Brad Young is drafting legislation modeled after the city’s airport overlay zoning district. During a joint meeting of the council and the city’s Board of Aldermen on Wednesday, Young...
School board rejects Twin Ridge Elementary design proposals due to lack of funds
The Frederick County Board of Education on Wednesday rejected all proposals for designing the limited renovation of Twin Ridge Elementary School due to a lack of funding for the project from either the county or the state. Twin Ridge Elementary in Mount Airy was originally built in 1992 and has...
Summer season brings mix of road projects around county
With the arrival of summer’s warm weather, it’s the time of year for work to begin or continue on a number of significant road projects around Frederick County. Crews worked Thursday to build a retaining wall along Christopher’s Crossing between Yellow Springs Road and Whittier Drive, near the county’s boundary with the city of Frederick.
McKay introduces long-awaited bill to establish criteria for growth moratorium
Nearly a year after Frederick County Councilmember Steve McKay floated the idea of a pause on residential development, a bill establishing criteria for a temporary growth moratorium has come before Frederick County lawmakers. The moratorium bill, which has been in the works since September 2023, was introduced to the council...
Brook Lane to become part of Meritus Health on July 1
Meritus Health and Brook Lane Health Services have decided there's strength in numbers, especially in addressing one of Washington County's top health concerns. So beginning July 1, Brook Lane, which has been in operation for 75 years, will formally become part of Meritus Health. ...
Washington County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 1990
The six members of the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame who were inducted in the hall's fifth class in 1990:. According to the Washington County Sports Hall of Fame: “Dave Cianelli was the first football player from Washington County to receive All-American recognition on the collegiate level and to be drafted by a team in the National Football League.
Washington County school board adjusts budget, still anticipates raises
Facing another funding shortfall, the Washington County Board of Education voted 5-2 Tuesday morning to cut nearly $3.7 million from a funding pool for potential raises as a way to balance its $348 million budget. School system officials said that leaves the school board with enough money to provide at least a 3%...
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