The race for Frederick County's legislative seats remains competitive as election officials continue counting mail-in ballots.

A Germantown man is being held without bond after being arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Montgomery County 7-Eleven.


Nearly $3-million was stolen in a years-long fraud scheme involving the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, and one former employee has now admitted her role.

Veterans and military families will have an opportunity to connect with employers and find important support this weekend in Frederick. 

The race for Frederick County's legislative seats remains competitive as election officials continue counting mail-in ballots.
A Germantown man is being held without bond after being arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Montgomery County 7-Eleven.
 Nearly $3-million was stolen in a years-long fraud scheme involving the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office, and one former employee has now admitted her role.
Veterans and military families will have an opportunity to connect with employers and find important support this weekend in Frederick.&nbsp;

WFMD News Podcast November 6, 2026

A deadly crash involving alcohol, marijuana and excessive speed has landed a 20-year-old Boyds man in prison.

A Loudoun County elementary school teacher accused of assaulting a special education student is scheduled to go on trial December ninth.

Drivers using the I-70 and I-81 interchange in Washington County should expect overnight traffic changes beginning Friday.

Frederick County residents can receive a free Thanksgiving turkey and side dishes during the City of Frederick’s annual Harvest of Hope event November 18th. 

A deadly crash involving alcohol, marijuana and excessive speed has landed a 20-year-old Boyds man in prison.
A Loudoun County elementary school teacher accused of assaulting a special education student is scheduled to go on trial December ninth.
Drivers using the I-70 and I-81 interchange in Washington County should expect overnight traffic changes beginning Friday.
Frederick County residents can receive a free Thanksgiving turkey and side dishes during the City of Frederick&rsquo;s annual Harvest of Hope event November 18th.&nbsp;

WFMD News Podcast November 5, 2026

The 2026 General Election has come to a close -- and Maryland voters have made their decisions in races ranging from governor to local state legislative seats.

A domestic violence investigation in Loudoun County has led to the arrest of a 30-year-old Woodbridge man.

An anonymous bomb threat briefly forced the evacuation of Oakdale Middle School Monday afternoon.

The 2026 General Election has come to a close -- and Maryland voters have made their decisions in races ranging from governor to local state legislative seats.
A domestic violence investigation in Loudoun County has led to the arrest of a 30-year-old Woodbridge man.
An anonymous bomb threat briefly forced the evacuation of Oakdale Middle School Monday afternoon.

WFMD News Podcast November 4, 2026

Montgomery County police are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened early Monday morning.

Police in Hagerstown have arrested a 20-year-old man following a reported firearm disturbance at a Westside Avenue home. 

Three years in federal prison is the sentence for a former York Wallcoverings CFO convicted of stealing more than one million dollars from the company.

A Frederick man could soon be celebrating with a very big check - and a trip for two. 

Montgomery County police are investigating a deadly stabbing that happened early Monday morning.
Police in Hagerstown have arrested a 20-year-old man following a reported firearm disturbance at a Westside Avenue home.&nbsp;
Three years in federal prison is the sentence for a former York Wallcoverings CFO convicted of stealing more than one million dollars from the company.
A Frederick man could soon be celebrating with a very big check - and a trip for two.&nbsp;

WFMD News Podcast November 3, 2026

A Frederick County woman is facing charges following a stabbing in Hagerstown Friday morning. 

A shots-fired investigation in Carroll County has led to charges against a 42-year-old Whitesburg man.

Three upcoming meetings will give area residents a closer look at a proposed electric transmission line that could cross the region. 

A Frederick County woman is facing charges following a stabbing in Hagerstown Friday morning.&nbsp;
A shots-fired investigation in Carroll County has led to charges against a 42-year-old Whitesburg man.
Three upcoming meetings will give area residents a closer look at a proposed electric transmission line that could cross the region.&nbsp;

WFMD News Podcast November 2, 2026

Quantum Maryland has been dealt a setback in its legal fight over Frederick County’s moratorium on new data center applications.

An investigation into a shooting in Leesburg has resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old man. 

Police in Adams County have arrested a man accused of trying to lure a teenage girl into his vehicle. 

Flags, patriotism and gratitude will take center stage in downtown Martinsburg next Saturday as the community gathers for its annual Veterans Day Parade. 

Quantum Maryland has been dealt a setback in its legal fight over Frederick County&rsquo;s moratorium on new data center applications.
An investigation into a shooting in Leesburg has resulted in the arrest of a 29-year-old man.&nbsp;
Police in Adams County have arrested a man accused of trying to lure a teenage girl into his vehicle.&nbsp;
Flags, patriotism and gratitude will take center stage in downtown Martinsburg next Saturday as the community gathers for its annual Veterans Day Parade.&nbsp;

WFMD News Podcast October 30, 2026

The identities of the man killed and two Hagerstown police officers involved in a fatal police shooting have been released. 

Medicaid recipients are being warned about new requirements that could affect their health coverage beginning next year. 

Veterans can take a trip through history for free this Veterans Day in Gettysburg. 

The identities of the man killed and two Hagerstown police officers involved in a fatal police shooting have been released.&nbsp;
Medicaid recipients are being warned about new requirements that could affect their health coverage beginning next year.&nbsp;
Veterans can take a trip through history for free this Veterans Day in Gettysburg.&nbsp;

WFMD News Podcast October 29, 2026

An argument between two people who knew each other has led to a deadly stabbing and a first-degree murder charge in Montgomery County.

A Baltimore hospital is notifying more than 3,000 patients about a potential data exposure involving an artificial intelligence tool.

Talk about a Halloween treat! A Montgomery County couple is celebrating early after winning 30-thousand dollars on a Lottery scratch-off.

 

An argument between two people who knew each other has led to a deadly stabbing and a first-degree murder charge in Montgomery County.
A Baltimore hospital is notifying more than 3,000 patients about a potential data exposure involving an artificial intelligence tool.
Talk about a Halloween treat! A Montgomery County couple is celebrating early after winning 30-thousand dollars on a Lottery scratch-off.
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WFMD News Podcast October 28, 2026

A fatal 2025 crash in Gaithersburg will cost a 19-year-old man more than two years in active prison time under a sentence handed down by a Montgomery County judge.

An off-duty federal immigration agent was pepper-sprayed during a road rage confrontation on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County. 

The October murder trial of Frederick Owusu-Sakyi has been postponed after a Frederick County judge ordered a new mental competency examination.

A fatal 2025 crash in Gaithersburg will cost a 19-year-old man more than two years in active prison time under a sentence handed down by a Montgomery County judge.
An off-duty federal immigration agent was pepper-sprayed during a road rage confrontation on the Capital Beltway in Montgomery County.&nbsp;
The October murder trial of Frederick Owusu-Sakyi has been postponed after a Frederick County judge ordered a new mental competency examination.

WFMD News Podcast October 27, 2026

Truck traffic tied to the massive data center construction project near Adamstown is creating headaches in Buckeystown, but a new plan aims to ease the congestion.

A Winchester man is behind bars following an investigation into a reported sexual assault last month. 

The surviving suspect in a string of Northern Virginia bank robberies is pleading guilty. Paul Peter Gerardi, Junior, admitted Thursday to conspiracy to commit unarmed robbery in connection with the March 24th heist at Truist Bank in downtown Middleburg.

 

Truck traffic tied to the massive data center construction project near Adamstown is creating headaches in Buckeystown, but a new plan aims to ease the congestion.
A Winchester man is behind bars following an investigation into a reported sexual assault last month.&nbsp;
The surviving suspect in a string of Northern Virginia bank robberies is pleading guilty. Paul Peter Gerardi, Junior, admitted Thursday to conspiracy to commit unarmed robbery in connection with the March 24th heist at Truist Bank in downtown Middleburg.
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WFMD News Podcast October 19, 2026

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Crime was one issue brought up during Wednesday's Frederick Mayoral Debate heard on W-F-M-D's "Mid-Maryland Live." 

Man Who Dropped Off Raccoon At Veterinary Clinic in Frederick Located

Changes To Temporary Closure Of Linganore Road  

Montgomery County police are searching for 33-year-old Deondray Darnell Osborne, wanted in connection with an attempted first-degree murder in Silver Spring.

Crime was one issue brought up during Wednesday's Frederick Mayoral Debate heard on W-F-M-D's "Mid-Maryland Live."&nbsp;
Man Who Dropped Off Raccoon At Veterinary Clinic in Frederick Located
Changes To Temporary Closure Of Linganore Road &nbsp;
Montgomery County police are searching for 33-year-old Deondray Darnell Osborne, wanted in connection with an attempted first-degree murder in Silver Spring.

WFMD News Podcast October 23, 2025

Hagerstown man sentenced to 25 years for a 2024 shooting he claims was accidental

Frederick County Council discusses legislation regarding school board employees as part of the 2026 Maryland Legislative Package

Frederick County Environmental Health Service Fees will be increasing 

Hagerstown man sentenced to 25 years for a 2024 shooting he claims was accidental
Frederick County Council discusses legislation regarding school board employees as part of the 2026 Maryland Legislative Package
Frederick County Environmental Health Service Fees will be increasing&nbsp;

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2022 AP AWARDS

Member of House of Delegates since October 6, 2020. Deputy Minority Whip, 2022-. Member, Judiciary Committee, 2021- (family & juvenile law subcommittee, 2021-; public safety subcommittee, 2021-). Member, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2020- (executive board, at large, 2021-).

President, Commission for Women, Washington County, 2016-18

Member of House of Delegates since October 6, 2020. Deputy Minority Whip, 2022-. Member,&nbsp;<a href="https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/html/com/05jud.html">Judiciary Committee</a>, 2021- (family &amp; juvenile law subcommittee, 2021-; public safety subcommittee, 2021-). Member, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2020- (executive board, at large, 2021-).
President, Commission for Women, Washington County, 2016-18

Four State Focus - Delegate Brenda Thiam, Washington County- 2/19

Maryland Delegate Lauren Arikan joined Ryan Hedrick on Nov, 6, 2021 on the "Frederick Focus" show to discuss the potential benefits/ramifications the state would face in legalizing marijuana. 

Maryland Delegate Lauren Arikan joined Ryan Hedrick on Nov, 6, 2021 on the "Frederick Focus" show to discuss the potential benefits/ramifications the state would face in legalizing marijuana.

Chesapeake AP_Outstanding Public Affairs Program_2021

Councilman from the Fifth District.

Four State Focus - Michael Blue - 2/12

John Flannery Commissioner from Pennsylvania - 2/5

David Brooks the Cadillac Counselor.

Four State Focus - David Brooks 1/29

An interview with the conservative voice on the County Council.

An interview with the conservative voice on the County Council.

Four State Focus - Councilman Phil Dacey - 1/22

James Senate Office Office Building, Room 31511 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401(410) 841-3683, (301) 858-36831-800-492-7122, ext. 3683 (toll free)

justin.ready@senate.state.md.us

Member of Senate since February 2, 2015. Minority Whip, 2021-. Member, Finance Committee, 2021-; Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, 2019-. Member, Death with Dignity Work Group, 2015; Joint Audit Committee, 2019; Work Group to Study Shelter and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Minors, 2019-20; Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2015-21. Chair, Carroll County Delegation, 2015-.

Chair, One Maryland Blue Ribbon Commission, 2015-16. Member, Task Force to Study the Restraint, Searches, and Needs of Children in the Juvenile Justice System, 2016-17; Juvenile Grant Planning and Review Council, 2017-20; Law Enforcement Body Camera Task Force, 2020-.

Member of House of Delegates (Republican), representing District 5A, Carroll County, January 12, 2011 to January 14, 2015, and District 5, Carroll County, January 14 to February 2, 2015. Resigned February 2, 2015. Member, Health and Government Operations Committee, 2011-15 (government operations subcommittee, 2011-14; minority health disparities subcommittee, 2011-14; estates & trusts subcommittee, 2015; government operations & long-term care sub-committee, 2015). Chief Deputy Minority Whip, 2013-15.

Member, Governor-elect's Transition Team, 2014-15.

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<ul>(410) 841-3683, (301) 858-3683</ul>
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<ul>1-800-492-7122, ext. 3683 (toll free)</ul>
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<a href="mailto:justin.ready@senate.state.md.us">justin.ready@senate.state.md.us</a>
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Member of Senate since February 2, 2015. Minority Whip, 2021-. Member,&nbsp;<a href="https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/05sen/html/com/04fin.html">Finance Committee</a>, 2021-;&nbsp;<a href="https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/07leg/html/com/03audit.html">Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee</a>, 2019-. Member, Death with Dignity Work Group, 2015; Joint Audit Committee, 2019; Work Group to Study Shelter and Supportive Services for Unaccompanied Homeless Minors, 2019-20; Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2015-21. Chair, Carroll County Delegation, 2015-.
Chair, One Maryland Blue Ribbon Commission, 2015-16. Member, Task Force to Study the Restraint, Searches, and Needs of Children in the Juvenile Justice System, 2016-17; Juvenile Grant Planning and Review Council, 2017-20;&nbsp;<a href="https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/26excom/html/23lawbody.html">Law Enforcement Body Camera Task Force</a>, 2020-.
Member of House of Delegates (Republican), representing District 5A, Carroll County, January 12, 2011 to January 14, 2015, and District 5, Carroll County, January 14 to February 2, 2015. Resigned February 2, 2015. Member, Health and Government Operations Committee, 2011-15 (government operations subcommittee, 2011-14; minority health disparities subcommittee, 2011-14; estates &amp; trusts subcommittee, 2015; government operations &amp; long-term care sub-committee, 2015). Chief Deputy Minority Whip, 2013-15.
Member, Governor-elect's Transition Team, 2014-15.

Four State Focus - Senator Justin Ready - 1/15

Frederick's Focus -Ben Weingarden -The Jan 6th Riots at the Capital-1-8

Ryan pulls some the best interviews he did this year.

Ryan pulls some the best interviews he did this year.

Frederick Focus - A look Back at 2021 - 1/1

S.H.I.P. of Frederick County believes in the power and positive impact of education that will alter the trajectory of a life. Operating at the intersection of education and homelessness, SHIP works to reduce barriers to academic attainment for youth experiencing homelessness by connecting them to community, resources, and youth-centric programming, while advocating for equality in the systems that serve young people.

We rely upon the community (including human and community service organizations, businesses, educational institutions, government, and residents) to help us accomplish our task.

S.H.I.P. of Frederick County believes in the power and positive impact of education that will alter the trajectory of a life. Operating at the intersection of education and homelessness, SHIP works to reduce barriers to academic attainment for youth experiencing homelessness by connecting them to community, resources, and youth-centric programming, while advocating for equality in the systems that serve young people.
We rely upon the community (including human and community service organizations, businesses, educational institutions, government, and residents) to help us accomplish our task.

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