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Frederick
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Frederick Police warned residents about a toll scam that sent text messages saying they owed tolls and needed to pay immediately—authorities urged not to click on any links or give personal information. WFMD
- ➤ Former pediatrician Ernesto Torres is on trial for four counts of sexually abusing a young patient and over 100 extra charges, with four witnesses having testified—his trial will resume today at 9:00 a.m. in Circuit Court. WFMD
- ➤ Cheryl Leigh Gray, 50, was sentenced on March 17th in Frederick County Circuit Court for felony theft—she received a five-year incarceration term with only 60 days unsuspended, five years of probation and an order to pay $65,000 in restitution. WFMD
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A documentary film called 'Lefty: The Greatest of all Time' will premiere in Frederick — Lefty's hometown — and a bronze fisherman statue by local sculptor Toby Mendez stands at Culler Lake in Baker Park as a tribute to the town's heritage. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County has launched a study to check the need for extra child care by using surveys, focus groups and interviews to review accessibility, affordability and quality for children from birth through age 12 (a follow-up to a 2024 study) and to look at ideas like a County-run service in underserved areas (involving parents, providers and community groups). WFMD
SHOP NEWS
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Dona Nobis Pacem Concert
Experience the performance of Vaughan Williams' 'Dona Nobis Pacem' conducted by Glenn Quader at Hood College.
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Rock-A-Billy Night Featuring Classic Hits
Experience a lively Rock-A-Billy evening with classic songs from legendary artists like Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash, performed by Willie Barry and his Chaperones.
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U.S. Army Concert Band Performance
The United States Army Band 'Pershing’s Own' will deliver a performance showcasing their acclaimed musicianship at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Adele
8:30-9:30 p.m. | Union Mills Public House | Ticket prices vary | Experience the music of Adele performed by the Listeso String Quartet under a magical candlelit ambiance.
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The Doo Wop Project
8:00-9:30 p.m. | Weinberg Center for the Arts | $25-$40 | Experience classic Doo Wop hits and contemporary favorites reimagined by Broadway stars.
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Ambrosia Live Concert
9:30-11:30 p.m. | Weinberg Center for the Arts | $45-$75 | Experience timeless hits from a Grammy-nominated band that defined an era.
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Kevin McCaffrey Live Show
7 PM - 1 AM — Cellar Door Restaurant — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with New York City comedian Kevin McCaffrey.
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Paranormal Cirque III
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — Ticketed event — Experience a thrilling showcase of talent in a unique paranormal-themed circus.
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The Comedy Pigs Improv Show
8:30-9:30 p.m. — Maryland Ensemble Theatre — $15.00 — Enjoy a night of spontaneous laughter with the region’s longest-running improv troupe.
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RED BULLETT BAND Live on Stage
8-11 p.m. — Rockwell Brewery — Free entry — Experience a night of music inspired by punk and classic rock legends with a unique sound.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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