Frederick County News
Frederick airport braces for sequestration (VIDEO)
Planes at Frederick County's airport could be grounded under sequestration and some people could lose their jobs.
2 former Frederick mayors explore running again
Former Mayor Jennifer Dougherty confirmed she has begun collecting signatures to be on the ballot in November, but hasn't made a final decision on whether she'll run.
Brunswick considers Adopt-a-Park program
The Brunswick City Council considered Tuesday whether to approve a plan that would allow residents and interested groups the ability to maintain and care for the city's parks and open spaces.
Baseboard heater blamed for fatal Md. fire
Baseboard heater, drapes blamed for Md. fire that killed 2 young sisters
Urban gardeners in Frederick need new space
A community garden in the heart of downtown Frederick has been a dream come true for about 40 people who had grown produce on 18 plots for their families over three years.
Loudoun, Fauquier under advisory as wintry mix approaches (Video)
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Loudoun County, Northern Fauquier County and Frederick County, Md. and points west until 10 a.m. Saturday.
Woman, 20, charged with passing counterfeit bills
Woman, 20, charged with passing counterfeit $100 bills at Frederick businesses
Frederick inquiry into disabled man's death is complete
As the case of a disabled man who died in the custody of off-duty sheriff's deputies comes one step closer to resolution, an attorney for his family says a different approach should have prevailed
Man dies at Brunswick Auto Repair
KNOXVILLE -- Brunswick Auto Repair lost a longtime mechanic Wednesday after an explosion at the shop Brian Alan Snoots, 39, died after an industrial tractor tire exploded, according to Maryland State Police Police and emergency responders were called at about 8:30 a m Ten minutes later, Snoots was pronounced dead at the shop on Souder Road, state police said in a news release
Group urges police training on Down syndrome
A Frederick County support group is urging increased police training related to developmental disabilities after a man with Down syndrome died in police custody.
Worker dies at Brunswick Auto Repair
A 39-year-old Knoxville man died this morning at Brunswick Auto Repair after an industrial tractor tire blew up in his face Brian Alan Snoots was working at the shop when police and emergency responders were called to the area around 8:30 a m Snoots was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:42 a m , according to a Maryland State Police press release
Disabled Md. man's death file sent to prosecutor
Prosecutor promises thorough probe into death of disabled man in custody in Frederick, Md.
Md. auto shop worker killed by tire explosion
Brunswick, Md., auto shop worker killed by tire explosion
Family wants answers in death of son with Down syndrome
The family of a 26-year-old man with Down syndrome who died while being escorted from a movie theater by off-duty sheriff's officers is looking for answers after the death was ruled a homicide.
Md. veterinarian living childhood dream
Most children have an idea of what they want to be when they grow up -- whether it's an astronaut, baseball player or doctor -- but few get to live out that childhood dream. Laura Page Warden, veterinarian and co-owner of the Green Valley Animal Hospital in Ijamsville, is one of those lucky few.
Robbery leads to discovery of marijuana-growing operation in Frederick
A report of a robbery led to the discovery of an indoor marijuana-growing operation and the arrest of the Frederick man who police say operated it
Public transit use in Frederick Co. doubles in last decade
About four years ago, Suzanne Carroll made a choice that almost 3,000 workers old enough to drive in Frederick County made in 2011 -- she began to commute by public transit. Her commute is now less hectic, despite occasional MARC train delays, she said.
Frederick Co. sets transportation priorities
Road improvements to handle traffic from planned development and increased commuter bus capacity should be top transportation priorities, according to county planners.
Disabled man's death in custody ruled homicide
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office says the death of a man with Down syndrome while he was in police custody has been ruled a homicide.
Police had tracked slain drug dealer for weeks
Court records show that a suspected Frederick drug dealer was under police surveillance for more than six weeks before he was killed.
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