Local Government
Frederick County Conducts Health Survey
FREDERICK, MD – The Frederick County Health Care Coalition (FCHCC), Frederick County Health Department, and Frederick Health Hospital are asking all Frederick County residents to take a short survey about community health issues in Frederick County, Maryland. This...
Hit and Run Driver Apprehended
Multiple Vehicles Involved in the City and County FREDERICK, Md. (July 6, 2021) – A hit and run that started at around 6:30 a.m., today, in Frederick City ended outside the City in Frederick County with the arrest of Kenneth Niblett Jr., age 59, of Frederick. At...
Frederick County Public Safety Divisions Safety Tips for July 4
The Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, Frederick City Police Department, Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, and Emergency Communications is encouraging families to attend professional, public fireworks displays this Independence Day. Attending a...
Frederick County Health Department Reopens to Public July 1
FREDERICK, MD -- Effective July 1, the Frederick County Health Department (FCHD) building at 350 Montevue Lane will reopen to the public from 8am to 5pm. All services will be fully accessible, but hours may vary by program. The Health Department will be closed on...
FCSO SWAT Commander Retires
Dedicated Leader with 24+ Years in Law Enforcement FREDERICK, Md. (July 1, 2021) – A strong analytical and proven law enforcement officer with more than 24 years of experience in Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), police operations, and administration, Lieutenant...
Darwick Appointed Director of Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services
FREDERICK, MD – Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced the appointment of Assistant Chief M. Shane Darwick to the position of Director of Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services. Darwick succeeds retired Director Kevin Fox. The director of Volunteer Fire...
FCPS Summer Food Service Program Starts June 30
Children may receive breakfast and lunch to-go at 11 schools Frederick, MD (June 14, 2021) – Starting Wednesday, June 30, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services will be distributing “to-go” breakfast and lunch to anyone in the community 18 years old or younger. Those over...
Kevin Grunwell named as Brunswick Chief of Police
On June 8, 2021 Mayor Brown appointed Acting Chief of Police Kevin Grunwell as Chief of Police, receiving unanimous Council approval. Chief Grunwell joined the Brunswick Police Department as Captain in March of 2021, and was appointed as Acting Chief shortly...
Providing Nearly 300 Meals Daily to County Residents
Q: Mayor Snoots decided not to run for re-election. What were some factors that influenced your decision to run for Mayor? A: I believe in Brunswick and the significant potential we have here. While some progress has been made surrounding infrastructure and...
Correctional Officer Joins Command Ranks
FREDERICK, Md. (June 6, 2021) – Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Sheriff Chuck Jenkins is pleased to announce the promotion of Kenneth Anthony to the rank of lieutenant at the FCSO Adult Detention Center (ADC), effective Saturday, June 5, 2021. “Ken is...
