Frederick County News
Anti-drone activists target G-8 meeting in Md.
Opponents of America's use of unmanned aircraft against terrorism suspects are targeting Maryland politicians and the Group of Eight economic summit at Camp David.
Former Md. teacher charged with molesting student
A former Frederick County public school teacher is charged with molesting a student.
Frederick city wins bike-friendly bronze
Frederick city has officially joined the ranks of bicycle-friendly cities around the country.
Westbound I-70 closed near Braddock heights
Maryland State Police say the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 just west of Frederick are closed due to an overturned tractor-trailer.
Natives from G8 nations eye summit in Md.
Perhaps it's fitting that Joe Cohen celebrates his birthday July 4.
Md. police agencies want repayment from G-8 summit
Maryland police agencies say they may not be reimbursed for costs associated with next week's summit of the Group of Eight leading industrialized nations at Camp David.
Wine law brings ‘Maryland into the 21st century'
A battle between wine lovers and Maryland legislators was finally settled in the most recent session of the General Assembly.
Ammonia leak evacuates Flying Dog Brewery
Hazardous materials crews responded to an ammonia leak at the Flying Dog Brewery early Thursday.
Better late than never: Frederick woman walking down aisle for first time at 70
Barbara Schultze was never in a hurry to get married and didn't mind waiting The wait is over, and now the 70-year-old Frederick woman is ready to walk down the aisle for the first time May 27
Man convicted in 2004 rape gets life in prison
A Hagerstown man convicted of a 2004 rape in Frederick based on a DNA sample he submitted in Tennessee has been sentenced to life in prison.
YMCA to oversee Frederick Co. Head Start
Local YMCA leaders Monday announced they are taking the reins of a Head Start program in limbo since Frederick County relinquished control of it last year.
Frederick ‘preparing for worst' in case of G-8 riots
Frederick police are urging property owners to be prepared in case unruly mobs descend on Frederick during the upcoming G-8 summit, as happened in some G-8 host cities.
Memorial for fallen soldier planned in Md. park
A friend of a slain U.S. Army captain is raising funds for a memorial to fallen service members in an Urbana park.
Frederick arts festival organizers seek volunteers
As the 19th annual Frederick Festival of the Arts approaches, organizers are seeking volunteers, event coordinator Tammy O'Connor said
At half marathon, runner 'highly recommends' kilt
At Sunday's half-marathon in Frederick, Lee Riley was the guy who made tartan the new Spandex.
Marble tourney a friendly competition
A trip to the national tournament in Wildwood, N J , was on the line, but Saturday's marble shooting tournament at Middletown Park was anything but fierce
Frederick businesses hope to capitalize on Gettysburg anniversary
The Gettysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau estimates the 150th anniversary will attract 4 million people in 2013, but many visitors are expected to make the trek this year to avoid the 2013 crush, and local establishments hope to benefit from tourists coming through Frederick County on their way to the battlefields.
Md. restaurant offers big challenge for big eaters
"Thirty minutes or less, and the meal is free."
Monster burger is free, if you can finish the meal
Here's a challenge. Eat a burger meal in 30 minutes and your meal is free at Lohr's Family Restaurant in Frederick. It's the size of the meal that's the catch.
Giant Maryland burger is free, if you can eat it
WTOP's David Burd reports.
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