Frederick CountyOct 8, 7:54 PM
The Frederick County Board of Education voted 6-1 to prohibit student use of artificial intelligence across all grade levels, from prekindergarten through 12th grade. The policy allows limited exceptions for approved classroom instruction, explicit AI literacy education and accommodations required by a student's IEP or Section 504 Plan, while district officials develop more detailed rules for implementation.
Frederick CountySep 23, 1:15 PM
Frederick County Council members heard public testimony Tuesday night on a proposed ordinance that would limit some forms of voluntary county cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The measure has not been enacted and remains under consideration.
Washington CountySep 23, 12:07 PM
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of an inmate who was found with apparent stab wounds inside the Maryland Correctional Training Center in Hagerstown on Sept. 21.
Frederick CountySep 22, 8:33 AM
Charging documents provide new details in the murder case against Irwin Joseph Dickstein, including allegations that he went to a Frederick church after the shooting and admitted killing his roommate, 63-year-old Michael Roy Bushnell.
Frederick CountySep 21, 9:13 AM
Frederick police charged Irwin Joseph Dickstein with first- and second-degree murder after officers found his 63-year-old roommate, Michael Roy Bushnell, dead inside their Franklin Street residence Sunday.
Frederick CountySep 20, 7:05 PM
Frederick police are investigating a death in the unit block of Franklin Street and say there is no threat to the public while officers remain at the scene.
Frederick CountySep 19, 6:03 PM
A NORAD fighter intercepted a general aviation aircraft over Thurmont Saturday morning, deployed flares to get the pilot’s attention and escorted the aircraft out of restricted airspace without further incident.
Frederick CountySep 19, 1:36 PM
A House-passed proposal would push large data centers to cover more of the grid costs they create, as Frederick County extends its pause on new projects and Maryland regulators confront rising electricity demand.
Frederick CountySep 19, 11:49 AM
Freddie Mac's 30-year mortgage average rose to 6.95% this week, tightening monthly-payment math for Frederick County buyers in a Maryland market that still has limited inventory.
Garrett CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
State transportation leaders met with Garrett County officials to review Maryland's proposed $21.9 billion transportation program and local project priorities.
Garrett CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
Garrett County sheriff's deputies arrested a 39-year-old Oakland man after an investigation into an assault reported on Mews Crescent Court.
Washington CountySep 19, 11:11 AM
The Washington County commissioners named David A. Mason, P.E., as director of the county's Division of Environmental Management.
