Frederick County News
Frederick explains last weekend's massive gridlock
Drivers heading up Interstate 270 to Frederick, Md. last Saturday probably wondered out loud "Hey? What's going on? Why is I-270 a rolling parking lot."
Frederick County adopts faster growth plan
Frederick County is adopting a more aggressive growth plan that state planning officials consider an invitation to residential sprawl.
US-15 gets new speed cameras at Frederick
A two-year project begins Sept. 11 to widen the U.S. Route 15 bridge over Motter Avenue in north Frederick. Speed cameras will enforce the 55 mph speed limit, and issue $45 citations to any drivers traveling more than 12 mph over.
Frederick gives $100K to help Wells Fargo expand
Frederick County is giving $100,000 to help Wells Fargo expand in the area, saying the company has many jobs.
Md. man held in Aruba sued by insurer
An American Express subsidiary is suing a Maryland man who was jailed for months in Aruba in the suspected death of his traveling companion.
Flags flying at half-staff for Patriot Day
The United States and Maryland state flags are to be flown at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday.
Speed cameras added to U.S. 15 work zone
The State Highway Administration has added the U.S. 15 work zone at Motter Avenue to the Maryland Safezones program, according to a news release from SHA.
Refunds offered after canceled endurance race
Organizers of a problem-plagued, military-style endurance race in Frederick say they're offering refunds or other compensation to thousands of people after the weekend event was cut short.
New art space opens in downtown Frederick
A new venue for Frederick's artistic community has opened in the downtown historic district.
Tough Mudder officials plan refunds
Organizers of the Tough Mudder 12-mile endurance challenge held Saturday at Crumland Farm in Frederick said they plan on refunding or transferring fees for participants and spectators who paid to attend Sunday's canceled portion of the event.
Fort Detrick to receive $100 million grant to study PTSD
The Fort Detrick-based Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs on Friday announced $100 million in grants to fund research into the diagnosis and treatment of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder and mild traumatic brain injury.
275,000 gallons of waste spill in Frederick County
Frederick County officials are trying to determine why a sewage treatment plant malfunction went unnoticed for 90 minutes.
Parents: Frederick High needs a swimming pool
Many of the parents and alumni at an informal meeting Wednesday night made one thing clear concerning any renovation and modernization of Frederick High School: No matter what route is taken, the school needs a swimming pool.
Endurance event to attract 20K people to Frederick
An endurance competition is expected to bring more than 20,000 people to the Frederick area this weekend.
Tough Mudder may bring in more than 20K people to area
Frederick is ready to welcome 27,000 people expected to compete in the Tough Mudder endurance competition at Crumland Farm on Saturday and Sunday.
School's garden helps needy families in Frederick Co.
A garden at New Market Middle School planted last winter has yielded more than 400 fruits and vegetables for families in need.
Van Hollen tabbed to rebut Ryan
Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen is helping the Obama administration counter Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan.
Throwing it to win it at Maryland's horseshoe championship
Horseshoe pitching is generally associated with a relaxing day at a backyard barbecue, but the competition was intense Saturday at Frederick's Maryvale Park
Steps taken to keep Md. fair free of swine flu
Organizers of the 150th Great Frederick Fair are taking steps to ensure the event is free of the swine flu after the illness was detected in animals at other state fairs.
$130,000 in trucks, equipment stolen in Md.
Frederick County authorities are investigating the theft of $130,000 worth of trucks and equipment from an Ijamsville landscaper.



