Frederick County News
Maryland News
Walkersville Homemakers Club in Md. to disband
Members of the Walkersville Homemakers Club sorted through their history at their club's final meeting earlier this month. After 91 years, the club is disbanding because of low membership.
Md. man gets 30 years for sex abuse of 1-year-old
A Frederick man is starting a 30-year prison term for sexually abusing a 1-year-old boy so badly the child needed surgical repair.
Jury: Deputy not liable in Md. stun-gun death case
A federal jury in Baltimore has found a former Frederick County sheriff's deputy is not liable in a case stemming from a man's death after he was shocked twice with an electric stun gun.
Frederick News-Post to resume Monday publication
The Frederick News-Post will resume publishing a Monday edition Feb. 6, nearly three years after suspending publication.
Frederick 'Open for Business' signs denied by state
Maryland says Frederick County's signs are not compliant with state regulations, but County Commissioners President Blaine Young believes politics is playing a role in the rejection.
Expert tells jury second Taser jolt 'justified'
The defense rested Monday in the civil case filed against a former sheriff's office corporal in the Nov 18, 2007, death of a 20-year-old Frederick man he tasered twice after a disturbance.
Sewer-rate increase possible in Thurmont
Thurmont residents may see an increase in sewer rates soon. The money would be used to pay debts.
Theater managers tout role in Frederick's economy
Managers for local theaters said patrons not only help keep the arts alive in the city of Frederick, but also have an effect on stores, hotels and other businesses.
Brunswick works to rebrand city's image
Residents of 'the home of the iron horse' are getting a say in how their city will be known in the future
Mount grads, county residents take the plunge for Special Olympics
The Maggie's Mounties Maryland Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge team is made up of alumni of the team's namesake college.
Senator, resident push pet-abuse registry bill
The owner of a golden retriever puppy shot and killed this month in Middletown traveled to Annapolis on Thursday to support a bill that would require convicted animal abusers to enter their names in a publicly accessible registry.
Praying mantis eggs ride in on Christmas tree, hatch in home
One New Market family's Christmas tree provided a post-season surprise this year
Notice for redistricting appeal sent to high court
A group of residents opposing Maryland's congressional redistricting map say they're appealing part of their case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Frederick considers $250 fine for passing school buses
WTOP's David Burd reports.
Smokers could face playground ban
A smoking ban in areas designated for children's play and audience seating may be coming to Frederick city parks, along with trash receptacles for cigarette butts.
FCC plans tuition hike of $3 per credit
Tuition rates at Frederick Community College will increase this fall, according to a budget proposal unanimously approved Wednesday by the school's board of trustees.
I-270 shoulder may be used to ease congestion
A Frederick planner recently proposed allowing drivers to use the Interstate 270 shoulders during peak travel times to ease traffic.
Dancing champ brings trophy, high-kicks home
"It's like I was made to Irish dance," said Simone Loysen, 9.
Energy-saving homes debut in Frederick
The 55 homes will feature cost-saving, green technology, including solar panels, energy recovery ventilation and geothermal pipes.
No snow a concern for businesses
Continued balmy temperatures could spell trouble for agriculture, water levels and businesses that rely on frigid weather and snow to make a profit.
Hi: 87 °F | Lo: 68 °F
- Listen
- News
- Traffic
- Weather
- Sports
- Living
- Alerts
Coming up on WTOP 103.5 FM today at 11:42 pm:
Daily Dose with Dr. Oz: Healthy summer swaps for bad summer snacks