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Frederick County’s Board of Education has approved a $1 billion budget request Wednesday for the upcoming school year, about a 3 percent increase over last year.

An overnight fire in Taneytown caused major damage, but smoke alarms helped save lives. 

A Washington County jury has convicted 40‑year‑old Daniel Matthew Anderson on all charges tied to the June 2025 shooting of a Hagerstown Police Department officer, according to law enforcement and court reports.

Frederick County&rsquo;s Board of Education has approved a $1 billion budget request Wednesday for the upcoming school year, about a 3 percent increase over last year.
An overnight fire in Taneytown caused major damage, but smoke alarms helped save lives.&nbsp;
A Washington County jury has convicted 40‑year‑old Daniel Matthew Anderson on all charges tied to the June 2025 shooting of a Hagerstown Police Department officer, according to law enforcement and court reports.

WFMD News Podcast February 27, 2026

On Wednesday, sheriffs from across Maryland gathered in Annapolis to oppose proposed legislation that would further limit local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

Lawmakers in Annapolis debated a controversial bill that would bar police and immigration agents from wearing masks while on duty as the House Judiciary Committee took it up Tuesday.

A Hagerstown native playing Division I basketball is now facing serious drug charges in North Carolina.

On Wednesday, sheriffs from across Maryland gathered in Annapolis to oppose proposed legislation that would further limit local cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.&nbsp;
Lawmakers in Annapolis debated a controversial bill that would bar police and immigration agents from wearing masks while on duty as the House Judiciary Committee took it up Tuesday.
A Hagerstown native playing Division I basketball is now facing serious drug charges in North Carolina.

WFMD News Podcast February 26, 2026

Frederick County State Senator Bill Folden is sponsoring a bill that could require all self-contained special education classrooms in Frederick County Public Schools to be equipped with video cameras as part of efforts to increase transparency and ensure student safety

An increase in misconduct complaints against law enforcement officers highlighted the latest annual report in Carroll County.

Morning drivers on Interstate 270 should expect changes as ramp metering goes live on 16 northbound ramps in Montgomery and Frederick counties.

Frederick County State Senator Bill Folden is sponsoring a bill that could require all self-contained special education classrooms in Frederick County Public Schools to be equipped with video cameras as part of efforts to increase transparency and ensure student safety
An increase in misconduct complaints against law enforcement officers highlighted the latest annual report in Carroll County.
Morning drivers on Interstate 270 should expect changes as ramp metering goes live on 16 northbound ramps in Montgomery and Frederick counties.

Four State Focus - David Brooks 1/29

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