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Frederick County Government Offices Closed on Juneteenth

FREDERICK, Md. - Frederick County Government offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday. County offices and services will return to regularly scheduled hours on Friday, June 20. Clarifications to the holiday schedule:

• Animal Control: Administrative offices will be closed, and kennels will be closed for adoptions. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Medication Disposal Event Scheduled for June 21, 2025

FREDERICK, Md. - On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the Frederick County Health Department and Brunswick Police Department will work together to offer a medicine disposal event at the Brunswick Police Department building located at 811 West Potomac St., Brunswick, 21716. This event offers Frederick County residents the opportunity to safely dispose of ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Frederick County Fire & Rescue Services Internship Program is offered to high school students by Frederick County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services. Interested high school students must be at least 16 years of age, a member of a volunteer fire/rescue company AND pass a Frederick County Fire Department physical. If you are not currently a volunteer, we will gladly assist you in this process.

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For Emergency Services, Safety Stand Down 2025 takes place June 15-21, and all fire and emergency services departments are encouraged to suspend non-operational activities that week to focus on this year’s theme – “Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET.”

Safety Stand Down 2025 will focus on the critical topic of responder behavioral health. This year’s campaign encourages departments to take ... (Full Story & Photos)

June marks an important occasion for millions around the globe as it’s designated as National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MHAM). This dedicated time is when the community joins together to raise awareness, increase understanding and fight stigma. It is also a critical time for migraine community advocates to inform the general public of all the people living with migraine and headaches.

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Summer offers the perfect opportunity to warm hearts through volunteerism. Whether you're lending a hand at community events, mentoring young minds, helping at your local fire department or supporting local initiatives you have countless ways to make a meaningful impact. Your time and talents can bring joy and support to those who need it most!

Volunteering is important as it offers essential help ... (Full Story & Photos)

“On August 10, 2024 the Fire Service lost a valuable member of our family" stated Instructor Timothy Shelton. "This individual gave everything he had to this Service and never passed up a chance to take a moment to share his wisdom and knowledge with anyone." Instructor Shelton had the honor for many years to serve side by side with this individual, so at the beginning of this year’s high school work-based ... (Full Story & Photos)

The month of October is National Slow Down-Move Over Month and Saturday, October 19 was National Move Over Day.

Maryland’s Move Over Law, officially known as the Maryland Move Over Act, requires drivers to move over into an adjacent lane if they are approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights activated on the shoulder of a roadway. If it is not safe or possible to move over, drivers must ... (Full Story & Photos)