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Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Outpouring Of Support: 'The Glue' Of Maryland Family
A Maryland family is still in shock following the unexpected loss of a woman remembered for her boundless love, compassion, and selflessness.
Alysha Ann Dennings-Georg, 56, of Frederick, passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 28, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a legacy of kindness that touched all who knew her, according to her obituary.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Dennings-Georg was raised in Annandale, where she graduated high school in 1987 before relocating to Frederick, where she built a life devoted to her family, friends, and beloved pets.
"Alysha was the heart of her …
Montgomery County Dad Who Left Toddler With Skull Fractures, Brain Bleeds In Learns Prison Fate
A Montgomery County man will spend more than a decade behind bars after being convicted of abusing his 2-year-old son, leaving the child with severe brain injuries in Frederick.
Tre Anthony Garrett, 33, of Germantown, was sentenced this week in Frederick County Circuit Court to 30 years in prison, with all but 15 years suspended, for first-degree child abuse and neglect of a minor, prosecutors announced.
The case began on Jan. 5, 2024, when Frederick County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Frederick Health Hospital for a report of a severely injured child suffering from multiple skull…
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010.
"The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
Guns, Cocaine, High-Capacity Mags Seized From Suspected Dealer In Maryland: Sheriff
A Frederick man is facing a laundry list of charges after police say they caught him with drugs, loaded guns, and high-capacity magazines—some of it allegedly within a school zone.
Ezra Malik Smith, 24, was taken into custody on Tuesday, February 25, after a raid at a home in the 800 block of Motter Avenue, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office officials announced.
Deputies from the Narcotics Investigations Section, working alongside Frederick City Police, executed a search warrant as part of an ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession, they said.
During the bus…
Two Killed By Suspended, Speeding Driver From Dickerson: Sheriff
A Montgomery County man with a suspended license was speeding when he veered into oncoming traffic, causing a deadly head-on crash, investigators say.
James Henry Walker, 43, of Dickerson, was behind the wheel of a 2015 Toyota Camry on a suspended license when he crossed the center line on Buckeystown Pike and slammed into a 2014 Hyundai Sonata, the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office said.
The crash happened around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, near Adamstown Road.
Walker was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Hyundai, Caitlynn Nicole James, 31, of Frederick, suffered …
Frederick Teen Arrested At School For Hagerstown Shooting, Police Say
A 17-year-old from Frederick is facing a litany of charges after being arrested at Tuscarora High School just days after gunshots rang out near a Washington County park, sparking a swift police investigation.
Kenwon Addison, Jr., 17, was arrested following a reported shooting and four-day search, according to the Hagerstown Police Department.
At around 11 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, p.m., an officer patrolling the Jonathan Street area heard gunshots, at the same time the agency's Emergency Communications Center started receiving calls from local residents about shots fired.
The following day,…
Doctors Said MD's Alivia Tetlow Wouldn't Live Past 1 Year, She Triumphantly Made It To 25
Alivia Tetlow defied the odds every single day of her life.
Born with a rare condition called gastroschisis, the Maryland native's journey began with a battle most couldn’t imagine.
Doctors warned her family that she might not survive infancy, let alone celebrate her first birthday, but Alivia, as she proved time and time again, was no ordinary soul.
"She is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, fiancé, and the best and dear friend of so many," her sister posted on a GoFindMe page that picked up steam following Tetlow's death on Jan. 14.
"She is the most loving, strong, car…
Dominic Valenti Of Frederick Dies Suddenly New Year's Day, 27
A Maryland community is in mourning after the sudden loss of 27-year-old Dominic Michael Valenti, a vibrant soul remembered for his compassion, courage, and love of life.
Valenti, born in New Mexico on June 5, 1997, passed away on New Year's Day, leaving behind a loving family who remembered the Frederick High School graduate as "a beloved son, brother, and friend."
"(He) will be lovingly remembered for his compassion, bravery, and unfailing courage," they said. "His infectious smile, humor, and genuine nature made a lasting impression on everyone who knew him."
“Dominic w…
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Maryland Chose In Presidential Race
For the second straight presidential election, Maryland voters leaned toward the Democratic candidate, though this time President-elect Donald Trump came out on top.
On Tuesday, Vice President Kama Harris and Gov. Tim Walz received 59.74 percent (1,485,253 total votes) of the vote versus 37.02 percent (920,393 votes) for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance in Maryland, according to the Board of Elections.
Four years ago, the numbers were similar, with President Joe Biden and Harris garnering 65.4 percent (1,985,023 votes) over Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence's 32.2 perc…
Maryland May See 'Historic Number' Of Early Voters, Election Official Says
Maryland's 97 polling stations have been busy in the opening days of early voting as the election rapidly approaches.
A record number of voters have come out in the opening days of early voting, easily outpacing the numbers from previous years, according to officials.
On the first day, there were a total of more than 154,000 voters, with approximately another 140,000 casting their vote on day two,
Jared DeMarinis, the State Administrator of Elections said that on the first day alone, there were more voters than the entire early voting period for the 2024 primary.
The day one n…
