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Youth Ranch seeks funding to reopen
For 41 years, the Maryland Sheriffs' Youth Ranch housed at-risk boys around the state, but was forced to shut down operations due to a lack of funding and residents. Now, the ranch is seeking funds to reopen, this time with a focus on supporting adolescents battling substance abuse. → Read More
Thurmont Family recieves "gift of warmth"
A Thurmont family received the gift of warmth with a brand new heating system. United Way of Frederick County partnered with BGE Home to give away one new HVAC system in Frederick County valued at around $10,000. → Read More
Beating the Winter Blues
The gloomy weather can take a toll on your mood, but mental health experts said there are ways to beat the winter blues. → Read More
Bakery owner's Christmas wish is to save her Brunswick business
A Brunswick bakery owner's Christmas wish is to save her business, and she's asking the community for its support. → Read More
Record number of holiday travelers expected
A record high number of travelers are expected to hit the roads and airports this holiday season. → Read More
A warm start to winter
Tuesday was the official first day of winter, but the thermometer might lead Maryland residents to believe something different. → Read More
FAA launches recreational drone registration site
A hot holiday gift must now be registered with the government. All unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), including drones, need to be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration by February 19. → Read More
Frederick couple feeds community healthy options and hope
Every community is faced with hunger and homelessness, but one couple in Frederick is trying to help those in need by giving through growing. → Read More
Frederick County Public Schools kick-off kids film festival
Frederick County school officials are challenging students to create short videos on drug awareness. → Read More
Downtown Frederick tattoo shop vandalized
A downtown Frederick tattoo shop is trying to make the best of a bad situation. → Read More
Taney Village re-opened after $24.6 million renovation
A nearly 25 million dollar renovation of a senior housing complex in Frederick is now complete. → Read More
Holiday mail delivery deadline approaches
A warning for holiday procrastinators: postal service officials say time is running out for an on-time delivery, and there are important deadlines to make sure your mail is delivered before Christmas Day. → Read More
Hood College graduate students build robotic boat to measure city's reservoir
What started out as a class assignment is now helping Frederick officials determine whether a city water supply can meet future demands. → Read More
Monrovia drivers want legislators to make trucks getting stuck at CSX bridge a priority
It's been a problem for drivers in Monrovia, and even though some preventative measures have been put in place, residents say the issue of trucks getting stuck under or near the CSX bridge is not going away. → Read More
'Hour of Code' generates new interest in computer science
The Hour of Code is a global event during Computer Science Education Week - December 7-13 - that teaches students the basics of coding through game-like programs. The hope is that by introducing kids to programming, more will be interested in enrolling in computer science courses. → Read More
Officials stress prevention after fire in Emmitsburg claims two lives
One of the two victims seriously injured in a house fire in Emmitsburg passed away Tuesday, according to a Frederick County Sheriff's Office press release. Diana Meyer, 43, was the second fatality from the two-alarm fire Monday morning that trapped three people. → Read More
Frederick scientist develops method for measuring impact of herbal supplements on the immune system
A Frederick scientist believes he's found a way to help consumers better identify what herbal supplements will give you the most bang for your buck. → Read More
Frederick office takes "galactic" approach to fight hunger
A Frederick office turned its annual food drive into an out-of-this-world display. The Star Wars life-size model is not a tribute to the upcoming movie, but rather a force to fight hunger in Frederick. → Read More
#GivingTuesday celebrates generosity and organizations bettering communities
Shoppers can cash-in on the deals from Black Friday and Cyber Monday and use the money they saved to give back on #GivingTuesday. → Read More
Consumer Group warns parents about 22 toys deemed potentially hazardous
If you're holiday shopping this Cyber Monday or any other time throughout the season, experts say you need to be wary of some gifts that could pose risks to children. → Read More