Don’t fall for scams targeting older adults, police warn
First published Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. Scammers want your money. Now. Don’t fall for it. That was Debby Chenoweth’s message at a Precinct 12 Community-Police Alliance meeting at the North Point Library on Monday. In her roughly 40-minute presentation, the police service officer outlined common scams targeting mostly older adults, including pizza…
Gas prices didn’t move last week
First published Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. In the Baltimore area, gallon of gas costed $3.01 per gallon on Monday, according to a Gasbuddy analysis. That’s a bit less than a cent cheaper compared to last week. Across the country, gas prices rose by about a cent, according to Gasbuddy, averaging $3.16…
Fundraiser for Dundalk house fire reaches goal
First published Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. Less than two weeks after an early-morning fire raged in a Dundalk house, killing an eight-year-old and nine cats, a fundraiser started for the Mars family has already exceeded its $30,000 goal. On Tuesday afternoon, over $31,000 had been raised for the family. Neighbor Zack Richardson has…
Update: Teen charged with threatening Dundalk High released on bail
First published Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. The 18-year-old who police say threatened Dundalk High School has been released on bond after being held in jail overnight. Judge Krystin Richardson ordered his release, saying he presented a low risk to the community. He does not have a criminal history, judiciary records show.…
Crash injures three, including a child, on U.S. 15
First published Thursday, June 6 in the Frederick News-Post. Two adults and one child sustained serious injuries in a crash involving two vehicles Friday morning on southbound U.S. 15 between Frederick and Thurmont, according to officials. One vehicle crashed into the side of another at Powell Road, according to Sarah Campbell, spokeswoman for the Frederick…
Business park near Ballenger Creek to replace landscaping business
First published Thursday, June 6, 2024 in the Frederick News-Post. A new business park called Jefferson Exchange may replace a landscaping business along Jefferson Pike across from Jefferson Technology Park, according to records showing all planned development in Frederick County released Wednesday. The developer proposes to tear down the sheds, trees and office that make…
Free meals will be available for children in summer
First published Thursday, June 6, 2024 in the Frederick News-Post. Frederick is offering children free lunches on weekdays from June to August in seven places in Frederick and one place each in Brunswick and Walkersville. The city will not serve meals on June 19 and July 4, according to a city press release. The United…
All Frederick County employees must undergo DEI training, Fitzwater says
First published Tuesday, June 4, 2024 in the Frederick News-Post. Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater said she wants the county to encourage and nurture diversity. She announced on Monday, that starting this year, all Frederick County employees — including her — must undergo diversity, equity and inclusion training, so they can understand themselves and the…
Gas prices climbed last week
First published Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 in the Dundalk Eagle. Gas prices surged last week, returning to prices resembling those in late August. Prices averaged $3.24 per gallon on Monday, a 23-cent increase from Sept. 23, according to Gasbuddy data. Prices climbed in Maryland as well, up almost 18 cents. Across the U.S., gas prices…
