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Editorial illustration of campaign materials in front of a school board meeting room, with text identifying Fletcher and Day as fundraising leaders.

Schools · Frederick County

Fletcher and Day Lead Fundraising in Frederick County School Board Race

Reports through Oct. 18 put Fletcher and Day ahead in total fundraising, while Wilson reports the largest ending cash balance among the eight candidates.

Everything Frederick StaffOct 28, 2026, 8:59 AM

Painted editorial illustration of a data center, stream and electrical infrastructure with a headline about proposed tougher regulations.

Government · Frederick / Maryland

Lewis Young’s Workgroup Calls for Tougher Maryland Data Center RulesA workgroup convened by Sen. Karen Lewis Young proposed stricter data center rules covering tax incentives, water use, transparency, emissions and cleanup.Everything Frederick StaffOct 28, 2026, 8:59 AM

Editorial illustration of an empty courtroom with text identifying Griffin’s two-year probation and probation-before-judgment disposition.

Public Safety · Frederick / Ocean City

Court Records Detail Richard Griffin’s Probation Terms After Disorderly Conduct PleaRichard Griffin received probation before judgment after a disorderly-conduct plea. Court records specify alcohol restrictions, evaluation and education requirements.Everything Frederick StaffOct 28, 2026, 8:59 AM

Painted illustration of a resident examining campaign mail, with text about the PAC’s $550,000 in contributions and criticism of anti-Holtzinger ads.

Government · Frederick County

Super PAC Reports $550,000 in Contributions as Anti-Holtzinger Ads Draw PushbackUnited Frederick reported $550,000 in contributions as its anti-Holtzinger ads drew criticism and a coordination complaint that the Fitzwater campaign disputes.Everything Frederick StaffOct 28, 2026, 8:59 AM

Editorial illustration of an empty courtroom with a headline identifying the city director’s disorderly-conduct plea.

Public Safety · Frederick / Ocean City

Frederick Economic Development Director Pleads Guilty to Disorderly ConductFrederick’s economic development director pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in an Ocean City case. City officials declined to discuss personnel matters.Everything Frederick StaffOct 27, 2026, 9:34 AM

Painted illustration of a construction truck turning through a village intersection, with text noting Buckeystown’s voluntary routing agreement.

Development · Buckeystown / Adamstown

Data Center Trucks Still Turning Through Buckeystown Despite Routing AgreementSome data center construction trucks are still using a Buckeystown intersection despite a voluntary routing agreement, according to the sheriff and local reporting.Everything Frederick StaffOct 27, 2026, 9:32 AM

Editorial illustration of dive-training equipment beside an autumn lake, with text noting FBI activity and no community threat.

Public Safety · Lake Linganore

FBI Confirms Lake Linganore Activity; Association Announces Dive Exercises

The FBI says there is no threat to the community. An association notice outlined diving exercises between Nightingale Beach and Boyers Mill Bridge.

Everything Frederick StaffOct 27, 2026, 9:32 AM

Painted editorial illustration of a student considering a notebook and laptop with a teacher nearby, under a headline about classroom AI.

Schools · Maryland / Frederick County

AI in the Classroom: Maryland School Board Candidates Weigh Learning Against Risk

Candidates debate critical thinking, privacy and age limits as school systems develop rules for artificial intelligence.

Everything Frederick StaffOct 27, 2026, 9:32 AM

Editorial illustration of an empty secured corridor with a headline reporting a former Frederick County jail officer’s charge and noting the case is pending.

Public Safety · Frederick County

Former Frederick County Correctional Officer Charged With Sexual Contact With Inmate

Anthony Travis Spencer resigned during the investigation. Court filings describe disputed accounts, and his attorney has moved to dismiss the misdemeanor case.

Everything Frederick StaffOct 26, 2026, 9:27 AM

Illustrative sample ballot showing first, second and third choices, with text explaining that Frederick is exploring election changes.

Government · Frederick

Frederick Explores Ranked-Choice Voting and a Different Path for City Elections

Council members heard about voter education, staffing and possible primary changes as they consider broader access for unaffiliated voters.

Everything Frederick StaffOct 26, 2026, 9:27 AM

Painted illustration of costumed dogs along a downtown creek promenade, celebrating the Canines on the Creek fundraiser.

Community · Downtown Frederick / Carroll Creek

Costumed Dogs Take Over Carroll Creek for Canines on the Creek

More than 70 dogs joined the seventh annual parade and contest, raising support for guide dogs and other Lions Club charities.

Everything Frederick StaffOct 26, 2026, 9:27 AM

Editorial illustration of a resident at a public-meeting microphone, with text asking who can change Frederick’s zoning rules.

Government · Frederick

Who Can Ask to Change Frederick’s Zoning Rules? Council Proposal Would Limit Applications

Díaz and Brehm propose ending direct private applications and the $4,400 fee, with residents and developers instead taking requests to council members.

Everything Frederick StaffOct 26, 2026, 9:26 AM

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