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Matthew Watley of Sicklerville, New Jersey, is sentenced to 40 years in Frederick County Circuit Court for second-degree murder Regina Ali from AAA Mid-Atlantic reports an increase is expected in Thanksgiving travel by Marylanders over last year Frederick County Council changes zoning regulations for cannabis dispensary locationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-story commercial building along the Golden Mile damaged by fire Wednesday afternoon Middletown High School football team must forfeit the 51-7 playoff win over Liberty High School because of an ineligible player Pet ownership regulations to be updated by a bill proposed by County Executive Jessica FitzwaterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a 6-1 vote on Tuesday, the Frederick County Council agreed to appropriate $.2.5 million to assist those in the community who are still being impacted by the federal government shutdown which ended last week Two Littlestown parents will serve time for what prosecutors call severe and prolonged abuse of their adopted 14-year-old son. The Carroll County School Board has made a change to next year's school calendar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning on the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Wayne Dorsey, Founder & Chairman of The Safe Ride Foundation — and the MC for this Thursday’s Christmas Laughs for Kids show! Wayne shared what it’s like to craft a set, keep the energy high, and host a night built around comedy and giving back. He also brought along one of the night’s featured comics, Nathan Scahill — one of the DMV comedy scene’s fastest-rising stars, known for his effortless stage presence and razor-sharp timing, despite performing for less than 5 years. It’s shaping up to be an unforgettable night of laughs for a great cause!

A Frederick woman was found guilty of the gang-related slaying of a teenager whose remains were found in a wooded area in Olney two years ago. Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins continues to strongly support his agency's affiliation with the 287g program. Citizens are invited to a community meeting on Thursday, November 20th on the proposed westside community center in Frederick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller was joined by legendary local artist Yemi, who stopped by to reveal his exclusive 50th Anniversary Christmas Cash for Kids artwork — a stunning piece created just for this year’s campaign. Yemi shared the inspiration behind the design and how meaningful it is to support a cause that has helped countless families in our community. You can grab the artwork as a print, on a coffee mug, or even as a Christmas ornament right now at WFMD.com/Yemi, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Christmas Cash for Kids.

Frederick County has joined local governments and other parties in asking the Public Service Commission to dismiss the application from P-S-E-G to build the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. A Howard County paraeducator is facing serious charges after police say he engaged in a sexual encounter with a student off campus. There were no injuries from a town house fire in Frederick Friday morning, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state of Maryland is facing a projected $1.4 billion deficit for fiscal year 2027, despite recent tax and fee increases. A former Carroll County firefighter has been charged in connection with alleged abuse involving a child in Smithsburg A growing number of Maryland prosecutors - including Frederick County’s - are pushing back against a proposal that would change how violent juvenile offenders are charged.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Police Chief Lando To Leave Post Westminster Man Arrested For Possessing Illicit Drugs A Frederick-area activist who’s made headlines for his outrageous public stunts is taking his fight to court instead of taking a deal. Shaun Porter has refused a plea offer on an electronic harassment charge and will face a jury trial. A new book entitled "Prime Suspect" is expected to be released next week and it was written by Circuit Court Judge Scott Rolle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beginning sometime next year, the Mental Health Association will take over operations of the Mobile Crisis Unit in Frederick County Man Charged With Fatally SHooting His Wife Is In Custdoy Authorities and researchers say Bigfoot may have been spotted in Central Pennsylvania.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vote counting completed for Frederick City election, certification will happen tomorrow Montgomery County Police looking for a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting in Fairland Deputy Secretary Meg Sullivan comments on vaccination guidance during cold weather virus seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight indictments have been handed down by the Frederick County Grand Jury Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater comments on data center construction in light of the adopted overlay plan Frederick County Board of Education policy committee submits changes to Policy 443 ahead of full School Board meeting See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O'Connor Leads In Mayoral Race In The City Of Frederick Election Md. Farm Bureau Asks PSC To Dismiss MPRP Application A new technology lab is set to open November 17th at the Boys & Girls Club of Frederick County’s Burck Street location, through a partnership with Rowan Digital Infrastructure. Traffic changes are coming to Artie Kemp Road near Route 75, Green Valley Road. Starting on or about November 12See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Teenagers Arrested In Frederick County On Firearms, Drug Charges. Awareness of Slow Down, Move Over laws is very high among motorists, but compliance is inconsistent, and that can result in dangerous behavior. A woman accused in one of Maryland’s deadliest highway crashes is preparing to plead guilty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least four former Carroll County Public Schools students have filed lawsuits accusing teachers and coaches of sexual abuse starting from the1980s up through through the 2010s. The Frederick County is joining an effort to get the Public Service Commission to dismiss the application by P-S-E-G to build the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. A Takoma Park man is in custody, accused of secretly recording women inside gym locker rooms in Montgomery County. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to address the economic impacts of the federal government shutdown. A Thurmont town commissioner will serve probation following assault and sex offense charges tied to a 2024 incident involving a 12-year-old student. With statewide elections coming up next year, the Maryland State Board of Elections has introduced its "Defenders of Democracy" initiativeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland State Police in Frederick are investigating a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning. A Frederick man is being held without bond at the Adult Detention Center following his arrest on Monday night for a firearms discharge. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is suing the Trump administration over its decision to suspend food benefits for more than 42 million Americans during the ongoing government shutdown See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird will serve another term after winning reelection Tuesday night. A Prince George’s County firefighter arrested last week for uploading child pornography --- reportedly used his fire station’s Wi-Fi. A Jefferson County woman is headed to prison for forging a public document to set up a fraudulent business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire that damaged three townhouses in Frederick over the weekend. County Executive Says State Of Frederick County Is Strong Public Service Enterprise Group -- the developer behind the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, has filed a motion in federal court to prevent landowners from hunting on their property during scheduled environmental surveys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Prince George’s County firefighter is off the job and under investigation after being arrested on child pornography charges. Frederick County Grand Jury Indicts Eight On Friday A Gaithersburg man has been convicted in a deadly car shooting that left a 35-year-old man dead in a wooded area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied Maryland's request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the May, 2025 flooding in the western part of the state. Between 2010 and 2023, Maryland lost more than two-million residents A software glitch in Maryland’s voluntary separation program led to 293 ex-workers receiving double their buyout payments See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fourth week, food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Marylanders is now in jeopardy. Frederick County State's Attorney Joins Partnership With U Of Md. Smith School Of Business Montgomery County Public Schools will hold all high school graduations for the Class of 2026 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, a move that shifts Damascus High’s long-standing ceremony away from its campus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Frederick County man is in custody following a joint investigation into child exploitation online. As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, the City of Frederick is taking steps to support residents, workers, and small businesses affected by the stalemate in Washington. Visitors to Gettysburg National Military Park were met with an unsettling sight earlier this week when a historic stone wall near Devil’s Den was found toppled.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A former special education instructional assistant at Oakdale Middle School has been ordered held without bond. Metropolitan Police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing that happened earlier this summer in Northwest D.C. Plans to give undocumented immigrants in Maryland access to the state's health insurance marketplace will not take place as scheduled next year. Brunswick Police Warning About A Scam Call Possibly Targeting SeniorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Health Department Looking For Man Who Brought A Rabid Raccoon To A Vet Clinic This Week Frederick City Officials Warn About A 'Phishing' Scam Three Taneytown Residents Arrested For Drug OffensesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The investigation continues into a shooting on Monday night in Rockville which sent one man to the hospital. A former FBI agent will spend most of his life in prison for sexually assaulting three women in Montgomery County. Robbery Suspect In Hagerstown Arrested Over An Hour After the Incicent Occurred Part Of Bennie Duncan Road Scheduled To Close Next WeekSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Man Given 40 Years To Life For 1st-Degree Murder Frederick County Council To Considerr Updating Tax Credit For Daycare Centers Mount St. Mary’s University and its Board of Trustees are seeking to dismiss a federal lawsuit accusing negligence and Title IX violations in connection with sexual assaults by a former men’s rugby player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick County Councilman McKay Decides Not To Seek Re-Election Harvest Season In Maryland Means More Heavy Farm Equipment On Rural Roads A six-month detention for a Hagerstown woman has come to an end. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hagerstown man arrested for setting fire to a storage unit and injuring a woman Frederick County Grand Jury returns 7 indictments Remembrance for Charlie Kirk at Baker Park on Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM Montgomery County may use AI to handle non-emergency calls to policeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven indictments were returned on Friday by the Frederick County Grand Jury. A Hagerstown man is behind bars, accused of intentionally setting a fire inside a storage unit that injured a woman early Thursday morning National Day of Rememberance for Charlie Kirk In Baker Park Oct. 14th Starting October 20th, Loudoun County’s commuter bus pilot program will include new weekday service connecting multiple stops at key locations in Frederick County. Montgomery County may soon turn to artificial intelligence to help its 911 dispatchers better manage emergency calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Pennsylvania. State Trooper Who Was Shot Wednesday Released From The Hospital Montgomery County Police continue to investigate a collision between a bicycle and a school bus which claimed the life of a child Thursday afternoon. Bills Covering Housing, School Construction Funding, SRO's are part of Frederick County's 2026 Legislative Package Overnight Work Expected To Close Eastbound I-70 Near Clear SpringSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Man Receives 19.5 Years For Domestic Incident, Other Offenses Frederick Man Receives 17-Year Sentence For Weapons, Drug Charges Citizens Speak Out Against 287g During Legislative Town HallSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Frederick County Sheriff's Office has charged a Frederick man for an attempted commercial burglary Police in Charles Town are investigating a serious hit-and-run that left a man hospitalized Friday morning. Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Theme Of National Fire Prevention Week Domino’s Pizza on Westview Drive is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association and Frederick County Fire and Rescue to promote Fire Prevention Week, which runs through October 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 35-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries after a rollover crash in Myersville Saturday night Montgomery County Public Schools has approved 58 requests from 43 families to opt out of specific books and lessons following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling this summer Linganore Rd To Be Closed Starting on or Before Oct. 8th The number of ALICE households in Frederick County is growing, according to the United Way of Frederick CountySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Frederick County, the Victor Cullen Center, a youth detention facility, is facing four lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of incarcerated teens in the 1990s and 2000s. Superintendent Says Frederick County Public Schools Have Protocols In Place In Case Of Emergencies Such As Shootings Citizens are invited to testify at an upcoming public hearing on a proposed five-megawatt, solar generating facility in Woodsboro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A two-story farm house in Johnsville was damaged by fie Thursday morning. Frederick County has launched an online resource hub for residents and businesses affected by the federal government shutdown. Voters in Emmitsburg chose two candidates to lead the town’s Board of Commissioners in the upcoming term. There will be a filming of "Boomtown - The story of downtown Frederick: Part 2" in downtown Frederick this Saturday, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Virginia State Police in Jefferson County are investigating after two people were found dead inside a burning home in Harpers Ferry. Maryland Republican Congressman Andy Harris noted that the Trump Administration has recommended federal agencies layoff federal workers during the shutdown: There is some state help for federal workers in Maryland affected by the government shutdown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westminster barn fire kills 4 horses MDOT official get improvement ideas from Frederick citizens Leesburg Police investigate shooting incident that injured one personSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland residents will see a wave of new laws take effect starting October 1, 2025, impacting driving, criminal justice, healthcare, and consumer protections. Montgomery County Police say they've located the vehicle and the driver involved in a fatal hit and run in Wheaton last week The historic Loys Station Covered Bridge is closed to traffic. The sale of invasive bamboo would be prohibited under a bill being considered by the Frederick County Council . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Woodsboro on Wednesday afternoon. The investigation continues into a fatal hit and run accident in Wheaton last week. State Police in Franklin County have charged four people in connection with a large-scale odometer fraud scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imminent Federal Government Shut Down Could 'Break' The Country, According To Rep. McClain Delaney Carroll County Commissioners Filed Amicus Brief Supporting Landowners in PSEG Case Tensions are rising in Thurmont after Commissioner Bill Blakeslee pushed back against a public statement from Police Chief David Armstrong regarding a summer incident at Community Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As WFMD celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re honoring the milestone through the artistry of one of Frederick’s brightest talents: Yemi Fagbohun. An internationally acclaimed muralist and illustrator, Yemi’s work spans Fortune 500 brands, national publications, and even Rock & Roll Hall of Fame postage stamps. But his heart belongs to Frederick, where his murals, glass art, and the iconic “Pillars of Frederick” have become landmarks. To mark 50 years of Christmas Cash for Kids, Yemi is creating an original artwork that will be unveiled at McCutcheon’s Apple Products—home to one of his most recognized murals.

Investigation continues into a fatal crash in Woodsboro Buckeystown Pike Sheetz store robbery suspect located and taken into custody Distance rules for locations of cannabis dispensary shortened by the Maryland Legislature Construction scheduled to begin soon on Route 340 ramps on MD 17, MD 180 and US 15See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities in Hagerstown say a 20-year-old man is facing arson charges after a fire spread from a trash can to the porch of a home on Mitchell Avenue Federal authorities have revoked the citizenship of a Montgomery County man who sexually assaulted his stepdaughter and lied about his criminal history. The action earlier this year by FEMA to cancel classes at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg is addressed in a bill introduced by Sixth District Representative April Mc-Clain DelaneySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Charge Suspect In Howard County Murder A Westminster man is dead after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning in Carroll County. Frederick County Health Department Asking For Help In Locating A Dog Which Bit A Man Over The Weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supporters fill Arizona stadium to honor the life of assassinated activist Charlie Kirk, and State Senator Bill Folden comments Montgomery Village woman sentenced for embezzling over a half-million dollars from the Federal Government Maryland Department of Transportation official visit Frederick this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federal Judge orders Loudoun County Public Schools to halt suspension of two students for reporting a Title Nine violation Leesburg man arrested, charged for infant strangulation Hundreds attend vigil honoring Charlie Kirk at Baker ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Jenn Charlton Show on WFMD 930 AM, Jenn takes a hard look at the future of Maryland Republicans and why it may be time to move beyond former Governor Larry Hogan as a candidate. She argues that while Hogan has been a prominent figure, the party risks stagnation if it continues to lean on his leadership rather than cultivating new voices who can energize voters and reflect the changing political landscape. With her blend of political insight and community focus, Jenn challenges listeners to consider what fresh leadership could mean for the GOP’s future in Maryland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in for a special interview with Ryan Zimmerman, former MLB star and founder of the ziMS Foundation, as he joins Jimmy Key on WFMD to talk about his mission to fight Multiple Sclerosis (MS)—and how the community can get involved. Zimmerman recently teamed up with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races for a fun and impactful charity duck pond event, raising $5,125 for his foundation. Fans donated just $5 for a chance to win prizes, including signed Zimmerman gear—all while supporting a cause close to his heart. Founded in 2006 after his mother’s MS diagnosis, the ziMS Foundation has raised over $3 million to date. Its focus: funding MS research, raising awareness, and providing support and educational programs to those affected by the disease. The foundation also hosts major fundraisers like the annual “A Night at the Park” at Nationals Park.