School seclusion rooms come out of the dark

WTOP-FM Washington - Fri Nov 27

A planned addition to Oakdale Elementary School will include classrooms, restrooms, a faculty room -- and a seclusion room.

Fire & police blotter

The Frederick News Post - Fri Nov 27

A Frederick man faces assault charges after he allegedly backed his car into his former girlfriend Wednesday, the Frederick Police Department said.

Drug patrol nets three

The Frederick News Post - Thu Nov 26

Three men were arrested on drug charges during a saturation patrol this week in the Discovery neighborhood and surrounding areas of Walkersville , according to the Frederick County Sheriffa s Office.

We volunteer firefighters do our part; county should tax people fairly

Gazette.Net - Thu Nov 26

In response to "Fire taxes ripe for reform" : The opinion misrepresents some of the information relating to the Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company and the Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Company's goal to obtain a reduced fire tax rate for their first-due response area.

Marines, firefighters join forces for Toys for Tots drive

The Frederick News Post - Thu Nov 26

From left, Marine Sgt. William Wolbert, Marine Sgt. William Burwell, Career Firefighters Association of Frederick County President John Neary, Frederick Police Officer First Class Jason Essel, Frederick County Fire and Rescue emergency medical technician Ryan Conrad, and Frederick County Fire and Rescue assistant chief Doug Brown take part Tuesday ...

Crash closes Md. 75

The Frederick News Post - Wed Nov 25

Police and rescue officials are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Green Valley Road between Lewisdale and Price roads near the Montgomery County line, according Frederick County Emergency Communications.

Cops, Crime and Community

The Frederick News Post - Wed Nov 25

Karl started a career in law enforcement with a major metropolitan police department where he was a police cadet, patrol officer and detective.

Light start to holiday traffic

The Frederick News Post - Wed Nov 25

It's a light start on area roads for folks getting an early start to their long holiday weekend.

State prepares to battle winter

Hometown Annapolis - Tue Nov 24

State officials are preparing for winter weather with an arsenal of snowplows, road salt - and sugar beet molasses.

Using Sugar Beets To Deal With Snow On Md Roads

WBAL-AM Baltimore - Tue Nov 24

State Highway Administration officials plan to try out a fluid made from sugar beets to help fight snow and ice on Maryland roads this winter.