Frederick County (Maryland)

Greens, Libertarians launch new drives after ruling keeps them off Md. ballot

2012-05-22 18:08:19

The Green and Libertarian parties are launching new petition drives to get their candidates for president and other offices on Maryland's November ballot after losing a battle before the state's highest court. The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled Monday...

Gas pipeline raises concerns about safety, environment

2012-05-21 18:25:00

Columbia Gas Transmission's underground pipeline runs alongside David Raymond's house in Cockeysville today, as it did when he bought the place 30 years ago, quietly delivering natural gas to Baltimore County and beyond without incident. Still, Raymond...

One special session down, another to go?

2012-05-20 13:39:00

State Sen. Jamie Raskin likens the prospect of being called back to Annapolis for another special session to the plight of a middle school student being told on the last day of classes that he has to attend summer school. But the Montgomery County...

Outside G-8 summit, few protesters

2012-05-18 16:26:00

— A high-profile meeting of world leaders at Camp David drew only sparse protests Friday despite extensive security preparations by local officials. Frederick County closed public schools Friday and police said they felt obligated to "prepare for...

Feds, police in spat over G-8 summit costs

2012-05-17 18:33:00

In a standoff that might require delicate diplomacy to resolve, officials in Western Maryland are pressing the federal government to reconsider its refusal to help pay for local security costs for this week's G-8 summit at Camp David. Local police say...

Frederick Burger King killing case goes to court Tuesday

2012-05-15 04:52:00

The suspect in the slaying of a Burger King worker is due in court in Frederick. The scheduling conference for Jose Mejia-Varela is scheduled for Tuesday morning in Frederick County Circuit Court. He is charged with first-degree murder in the March 2011...

Trio of commissioners join appeal of legislative redistricting plan

2012-05-03 10:22:00

Three members of the Board of County Commissioners said they were joining three delegates from Carroll County this week to file a Maryland Court of Appeals challenge of the statewide legislative redistricting plan. At the board's May 1 meeting, members...

Drought watch extended to rural central, western Maryland

2012-05-08 13:19:00

The Maryland Department of the Environment on Tuesday extended a drought watch to western Maryland and parts of central Maryland. A drought watch was already in effect for the Eastern Shore since April 13. The drought watch includes all of Harford and...

Howard school board to give Foose up to $25,000 in relocation costs

2012-05-11 08:25:00

New Howard County schools Superintendent Renee Foose recently inked a four-year, $250,000 deal that includes a provision that allows her to be reimbursed for up to $25,000 in relocation costs. Foose will be moving from the neighboring Frederick County to...

Republicans sense opportunity in return to Annapolis

2012-05-04 17:38:38

Philosophically, Maryland Republicans are virtually unanimous in their opposition to calling the General Assembly back to Annapolis to raise taxes or expand gambling. But strategically, they couldn't be happier that Democrats are planning to do just that....

Protesters, police prep for G-8 summit at Camp David

2012-04-12 09:14:44

In the little town of Thurmont (population not quite 6,200), the recession has taken a heavy toll on Main Street, but things are picking up as residents prepare for next month's G8 Summit at nearby Camp David. The Cozy Country Inn has been busy booking...

Proposal would require best septic technology

2012-04-27 19:34:30

The O'Malley administration is proposing a regulation that in most of the state would require builders of new homes using septic systems to install more costly models that reduce water pollution. The Maryland Department of the Environment acknowledges...

From left, Craig Russell, senior vice president of commercial loans for Frederick County (Md.) Bank; Tony Checchia, chairman of Frederick Alliance for Youth, owner of Frederick (Md.) Sports Center and co-owner, associate broker of the Frederick Land Co; and Rocky Mackintosh, president of MacRo Ltd.

2012-02-07 10:18:46

In Frederick County, commissioners are talking about giving the school board the power to levy taxes, which is common in other states but not Maryland. Allowing it would be a mistake; it could rob schools of stable and equitable funding.

2011-10-20 12:19:49

A Honda Accord overturned on eastbound U.S. 340 in Frederick County, Md., just past the Washington County line Monday morning.

2011-08-15 06:09:18