Heavy rains flood county roads and linger in low areas
Heavy rains drenched the county causing many roads to close and flooding low-lying areas. Forecasters from the National Weather Service warned of gradual sun this afternoon with varying rain chances into the week. Maryland State Police reported two inches of rain by 2 30 p m and ECC noted no weather related incidents.
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National Weather Service
Rocky Springs Road
Carroll Creek
Corum Road
Pottenberger Road
Opossumtown Pike
Willowbrook Road
Ballenger Creek Pike
Ballenger Creek
Fishers Hollow Road
Harmony Road
Coxey Brown
Blacks Mill Road
Hessong Bridge Road
Yeagertown Road
Station Road
Catoctin Creek
Shank Road
Emergency Communications Center
William Adams
ECC
Maryland
Delays loom as rains crowd spring planting plans
Walkersville farmer expects a drier spell soon after heavy rains. Frederick County farmers worry wet soil could delay planting of corn and soybeans while harvests for silage and hay are impacted. Officials note drought memories shape attitudes, with optimism despite lingering moisture.
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Terry Poole
Frederick
Manthey Named Frederick County Teacher of the Year
Glade Elementary second grade teacher Nancy Manthey has been chosen as the county Teacher of the Year for 2024. A 22 year veteran, she cites time, planning, parent communication, and varied instruction as keys to her success, and she now advances to the state competition. Manthey notes Frederick County’s innovative curriculum work but says more funding is needed to meet a growing student population.
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Glade
Manthey
Walkersville
Nancy Manthey
Eral
Robert Manthey
Calvary United Methodist Church
Frederick
Jerry Strum
Baker seeks Clerk of Circuit Court in Frederick County
Sandra Morgan Baker a 49 year old Frederick city resident and court reporter since 1980 announced her bid for the Frederick County Clerk of the Circuit Court. She holds a 1995 MBA from Frostburg State University and runs Morgan Reporting Company since 1979. Baker, a Democrat, vows respectful public service and full time commitment if elected with a December term start and a September primary followed by November general election.
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Sandra Morgan Baker
Frederick County
Baker
Grimes backs five cent cut in Frederick fire tax
Frederick Mayor Jim Grimes seeks to trim the Frederick fire tax from 18 cents per 100 value, arguing for relief to taxpayers while county officials warn a rate reduction is unaffordable. The district shows large projected surpluses and planned spending on a new fire station, with debate over funding and timing.
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Jim Grimes
Frederick
Carroll Manor
Grimes
Browning
United Fire Company
Independent Hose Co
Citizens Truck Co
Citizen's Truck Co
Mark Hoke
Hoke
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