National WEA and EAS Test Postponed to Oct 3

Frederick County Emergency Management wants to inform the public that the nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) test scheduled for September 20, 2018 has been rescheduled to October 3, 2018.  

The test will be ...

County Executive Gardner Moves Forward with Veterans Advisory Council

The creation of a new Frederick County Veterans Advisory Council moved forward with County Executive Jan Gardner’s announcement that she has submitted a list of nominees to the County Council for confirmation. The advisory group will include mem...

County Council President Bud Otis to Host Gold Star Family Tribute for U.S. Army PFC James Moore, Jr

County Council President Bud Otis will honor Katharine
Moore, Alma Palm and their families for the loss of their beloved PFC JamesMoore, Jr., a paratrooper who died in action in Vietnam on April 2, 1966.
He was 19 years old.  The family has ...

Executive Gardner Announces Frederick County Preparations for Hurricane Florence

County Executive Jan Gardner held a press conference to inform citizens about steps Frederick County Government is taking to prepare for Hurricane Florence and to alert residents and businesses to be ready for flooding, increased winds, heavy rains and po...

Health Department Warns Residents to Avoid Waterways Affected by Flooding and Sewage Overflows

Heavy
rainfall has overwhelmed sewage collection systems in some areas of FrederickCounty. The Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) advises the public to avoid
the following waterways affected by contaminated water from sewage overflows.

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9- 11 Memorial Banner: Citizens Invited to Post Reflections and Appreciation to Emergency Responders

Citizens are invited to post personal reflections on a September
11 Memorial Banner in Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street, Frederick. The banner will be available starting Monday, September 10 and for those attending the
September 11 Tribute hoste...

Lime Kiln Way, Lime Kiln Road Opened

The
Frederick County Office of Transportation Engineering announced that LimeKiln Way and Lime Kiln Road have opened between English Muffin Way and Railroad
Crossing on Lime Kiln Road.

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Cities and Towns Lauded for Supporting Business at Frederick County Municipalities Impact Awards

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development (OED) announces the first Municipalities Impact Awards were held yesterday at the Middletown Fire Hall. Ten Frederick County municipalities were honored for their commitments to supporting businesses.

The...

September Is National Preparedness Month - Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How

The Frederick County Division of Emergency Management and its preparedness partners announce that September is National Preparedness Month.  Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner kicked-off the month with a proclamation ceremony.

National Prepare...

Executive Gardner Announces Agreement to Assist Fort Detrick with Solid Waste Management Needs

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner  announced a
short-term solution to Fort Detrick’s solid waste management needs while alonger-term amendment to the county’s Solid Waste Management Plan is in the
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“W...

Executive Gardner Announces Craft Beverages Agri-Tourism Legislative Proposal

County Executive Jan Gardner announced legislation to allow farm-based craft beverage producers to hold special events that educate the public or to promote their products.

“This proposal is an excellent way to encourage emerging industries and p...

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