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    Election Coverage
    Politics & government

    Election Coverage

      Continuing coverage of local, state and federal elections, voting information and issues important to voters in Frederick County. 

      Coronavirus coverage
      Coronavirus

      Coronavirus coverage

         

        Hindsight 2020: Looking back at the biggest stories of the last 20 years

        Hindsight 2020: Looking back at the biggest stories of the last 20 years

          To celebrate 2020, we examined the last 20 years and chose the most impactful story for each year and how that story has evolved to present day. We sought reader input in polls for each year, which remain open for voting. 

          LYNX at Frederick High School

          LYNX at Frederick High School

            In-depth, ongoing coverage of the Linking Youth to New Experiences (LYNX) program at Frederick High School. 

            A Marriage Con

            A Marriage Con

              This five-part series details how a man allegedly stole tens of thousands from multiple women by posing as their husband. Curtis Williamson could not be reached for comment on any of the telephone numbers listed for him. The Frederick News-Post pored over hundreds of pages of court filings, …

              Election Coverage
              Politics & government

              Election Coverage

                Continuing coverage of local, state and federal elections, voting information and issues important to voters in Frederick County. 

                Coronavirus coverage
                Coronavirus

                Coronavirus coverage

                   

                  Hindsight 2020: Looking back at the biggest stories of the last 20 years

                  Hindsight 2020: Looking back at the biggest stories of the last 20 years

                    To celebrate 2020, we examined the last 20 years and chose the most impactful story for each year and how that story has evolved to present day. We sought reader input in polls for each year, which remain open for voting. 

                    LYNX at Frederick High School

                    LYNX at Frederick High School

                      In-depth, ongoing coverage of the Linking Youth to New Experiences (LYNX) program at Frederick High School. 

                      A Marriage Con

                      A Marriage Con

                        This five-part series details how a man allegedly stole tens of thousands from multiple women by posing as their husband. Curtis Williamson could not be reached for comment on any of the telephone numbers listed for him. The Frederick News-Post pored over hundreds of pages of court filings, …

                        Domestic Violence

                        Domestic Violence

                          Surviving the Abuse is a four-part series by The Frederick News-Post on domestic violence and the local resources available to survivors.

                          Domestic Violence

                          Domestic Violence

                            Surviving the Abuse is a four-part series by The Frederick News-Post on domestic violence and the local resources available to survivors.

                            Voices of Valor

                            Voices of Valor

                              Stories from Frederick County's World War II veterans

                              Earning the Badge

                              Earning the Badge

                                The Frederick News-Post followed the men and women in the Frederick Police Department's 59th Academy as they progressed through their training. Each entry in the series focused on a different lesson, skill, recruit or subject related to law enforcement as each recruit strived to earn the rig…

                                Unity Campaign

                                Unity Campaign

                                  The Unity Campaign of Frederick County is an annual fundraising effort, led now by United Way of Frederick County.

                                  Deadly High: Frederick County's Opioid Crisis
                                  featured

                                  Deadly High: Frederick County's Opioid Crisis

                                    A three-part look at opioids in Frederick County.

                                    Voices of Valor

                                    Voices of Valor

                                      Stories from Frederick County's World War II veterans

                                      Earning the Badge

                                      Earning the Badge

                                        The Frederick News-Post followed the men and women in the Frederick Police Department's 59th Academy as they progressed through their training. Each entry in the series focused on a different lesson, skill, recruit or subject related to law enforcement as each recruit strived to earn the rig…

                                        Unity Campaign

                                        Unity Campaign

                                          The Unity Campaign of Frederick County is an annual fundraising effort, led now by United Way of Frederick County.

                                          Deadly High: Frederick County's Opioid Crisis
                                          featured

                                          Deadly High: Frederick County's Opioid Crisis

                                            A three-part look at opioids in Frederick County.

                                            Annapolis Coverage

                                            Annapolis Coverage

                                              Continuing coverage of the Maryland General Assembly Session.

                                              Fire Academy Recruit Class 21

                                              Fire Academy Recruit Class 21

                                                Follow Recruit Class 21 as they progress through Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services' six month academy 

                                                Frederick County's Opioid Crisis

                                                Frederick County's Opioid Crisis

                                                  Collected coverage on the toll of heroin and other opioids in Frederick County.

                                                  Closing the Gap

                                                  Closing the Gap

                                                    In this three-part series, The Frederick News-Post looks at disparities in health for minorities living in Frederick County, including Hispanics, blacks and the LGBTQ community.

                                                    Election Coverage
                                                    Politics & government

                                                    Election Coverage

                                                      Continuing coverage of local, state and federal elections, voting information and issues important to voters in Frederick County. 

                                                      Coronavirus coverage
                                                      Coronavirus

                                                      Coronavirus coverage

                                                         

                                                        Hindsight 2020: Looking back at the biggest stories of the last 20 years

                                                        Hindsight 2020: Looking back at the biggest stories of the last 20 years

                                                          To celebrate 2020, we examined the last 20 years and chose the most impactful story for each year and how that story has evolved to present day. We sought reader input in polls for each year, which remain open for voting. 

                                                          Downtown Frederick hotel project

                                                          Downtown Frederick hotel project

                                                            Continuing coverage of the proposed downtown Frederick hotel and conference center.

                                                            A Marriage Con

                                                            A Marriage Con

                                                              This five-part series details how a man allegedly stole tens of thousands from multiple women by posing as their husband. Curtis Williamson could not be reached for comment on any of the telephone numbers listed for him. The Frederick News-Post pored over hundreds of pages of court filings, …

                                                              Domestic Violence

                                                              Domestic Violence

                                                                Surviving the Abuse is a four-part series by The Frederick News-Post on domestic violence and the local resources available to survivors.

                                                                Medical marijuana coming to Frederick

                                                                Medical marijuana coming to Frederick

                                                                  With medical marijuana legalized, would-be growers look to farms and industrial spaces in Frederick County for places to set up shop.

                                                                  The Great Frederick Fair

                                                                  The Great Frederick Fair

                                                                    Fall in Frederick means the Fair is back in town. 

                                                                    Hargett Farm

                                                                    Hargett Farm

                                                                      Was the city's purchase of Hargett Farm a bold investment to ensure quality of life, or will it be a financial millstone?

                                                                      Deadly High: Frederick County's Opioid Crisis
                                                                      featured

                                                                      Deadly High: Frederick County's Opioid Crisis

                                                                        A three-part look at opioids in Frederick County.

                                                                        Frederick County's Opioid Crisis

                                                                        Frederick County's Opioid Crisis

                                                                          Collected coverage on the toll of heroin and other opioids in Frederick County.

                                                                          Fire Academy Recruit Class 21

                                                                          Fire Academy Recruit Class 21

                                                                            Follow Recruit Class 21 as they progress through Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services' six month academy 

                                                                            Voices of Valor

                                                                            Voices of Valor

                                                                              Stories from Frederick County's World War II veterans

                                                                              LYNX at Frederick High School

                                                                              LYNX at Frederick High School

                                                                                In-depth, ongoing coverage of the Linking Youth to New Experiences (LYNX) program at Frederick High School. 

                                                                                Unity Campaign

                                                                                Unity Campaign

                                                                                  The Unity Campaign of Frederick County is an annual fundraising effort, led now by United Way of Frederick County.

                                                                                  Clustered Spires

                                                                                  Clustered Spires

                                                                                    The ongoing debate over whether the city should be in the golf business is complicated further by allegations of malfeasance.

                                                                                    Earning the Badge

                                                                                    Earning the Badge

                                                                                      The Frederick News-Post followed the men and women in the Frederick Police Department's 59th Academy as they progressed through their training. Each entry in the series focused on a different lesson, skill, recruit or subject related to law enforcement as each recruit strived to earn the rig…

                                                                                      Annapolis Coverage

                                                                                      Annapolis Coverage

                                                                                        Continuing coverage of the Maryland General Assembly Session.

                                                                                        Bruce Ivins

                                                                                        Bruce Ivins

                                                                                          Was Bruce Ivins the man behind the anthrax mailings, or was he the victim of a failed investigation?

                                                                                          Frederick City Blight Watch

                                                                                          Frederick City Blight Watch

                                                                                            Continuing coverage of Frederick's battle against blighted property.

                                                                                            Midair collision at Frederick's airport

                                                                                            Midair collision at Frederick's airport

                                                                                              Three die when a helicopter and an airplane collide at Frederick Municipal Airport.

                                                                                              Closing the Gap

                                                                                              Closing the Gap

                                                                                                In this three-part series, The Frederick News-Post looks at disparities in health for minorities living in Frederick County, including Hispanics, blacks and the LGBTQ community.

                                                                                                Snowzilla: Winter storm Jonas hits Frederick

                                                                                                Snowzilla: Winter storm Jonas hits Frederick

                                                                                                  Winter storm Jonas -- aka "Snowzilla" -- hits Frederick County and the DC region with a wallop.

                                                                                                  Stories from Vietnam

                                                                                                  Stories from Vietnam

                                                                                                    This six-part series is about the stories and sacrifices of local men and women during the Vietnam War. The series complements a Maryland Public Television initiative honoring veterans of the war.

                                                                                                    Frederick High School shooting

                                                                                                    Frederick High School shooting

                                                                                                      Gunfire broke out Feb. 4 outside a JV basketball game at Frederick High School. Two students were wounded in what authorities said was violence between rival groups. One man was sentenced to 12 years in prison. Another pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment.

                                                                                                      Golden Mile Development

                                                                                                      Golden Mile Development

                                                                                                        Once the retail engine oof Frederick County, the Golden Mile is in transition, demographically and economically.

                                                                                                        Citizens-Montevue

                                                                                                        Citizens-Montevue

                                                                                                          Should the county be in the business of providing care for the elderly?

                                                                                                          Marine hit-and-run

                                                                                                          Marine hit-and-run

                                                                                                            On Sept. 29, U.S. Marine Cpl. William Kyle Ferrell, 21, was struck along U.S. 15 by an unknown driver, who left the scene and hasn’t been found. Ferrell, who was assigned to Camp David, stopped in a downpour to help a driver stuck on the shoulder.

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                                                                                                            Olde Towne Jewelers

                                                                                                            36 E Frederick St, Walkersville, MD 21793
                                                                                                            301-845-2200
                                                                                                            YMCA Summer Camp

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