Daily
Frederick
Saturday, May 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Frederick Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in downtown Frederick after Corporal Gregory Morton shot a man who refused to drop his knife during a mental health crisis on May 12—prosecutors have since ruled that his use of force was justified. WFMD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials have set the maximum construction price at $67M for a new elementary school near New Market & the budget now defines the project’s scope. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ Fifth grader Anneliese Stieg from Myersville Elementary School won first place at the FNP History Bee for the second time on Thursday—she earned the accolade after studying hard. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ On Friday, Kaela Zamora told graduating Urbana High students that finishing high school was like slaying the final boss in Minecraft—her analogy highlighted the challenge of reaching this milestone and energized her classmates. Frederick News-Post
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A quiet nut orchard in Frederick has become Maryland’s newest natural burial site—transforming farmland into an eco-friendly cemetery—where the land now honors both life and death. The story also explains how a boy and his father have encountered this unique change on the property. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Frederick County Health Department announced that the annual open burning ban will take effect tomorrow—June 1—and remain in effect until August 31 to help reduce ozone levels, with no permits issued for open burning during this time while small recreational fires from campfires, barbecues or gas grills are allowed. Violators face fines of $500 under county rules and up to $25,000 under state regulations. WFMD
SHOP NEWS
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Sound Bath & Tea Ceremony Experience
4:00 – 5:15 PM — Fox Haven Farm and Learning Center — $32 — Immerse in soothing vibrations and calming rituals while enjoying a mini tea ceremony.
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Toddler Time at the Museum
10:00 – 10:45 AM — Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums — Parent participation required — Enjoy interactive storytime and playful exhibits with your toddler at the museum.
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Best of Senior Living Awards Tour
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 7407 Willow Rd, Frederick, MD — Free entry — Discover the best meals, activities, and communities in senior living through top-rated awards and tours.
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Frederick Keys vs State College Spikes
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Nymeo Field At Harry Grove Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting baseball game with a charitable twist as proceeds support a local cause.
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Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs. Frederick Keys
7:59-10:59 p.m. — Nymeo Field At Harry Grove Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling match-up as the Scrappers take on the Keys in this exciting baseball showdown.
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Frederick Summer Solstice 8K
11:25 a.m. – 3:25 p.m. — 79 W Frederick St, Walkersville, MD — Ticketing options available — Celebrate summer with an 8K run followed by live music, food trucks, and Flying Dog beer.
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1st Annual Golf Tournament at Glade Valley
7 AM - 3 PM — Glade Valley Golf Club — Contact for fees — Swing into a day of golf while supporting local wildlife conservation efforts.
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2025 Lavender Festival
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery — Ticket required — Experience the beauty of lavender fields with live music, vendors, and artisan spirits.
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The Bright Lights of Broadway with Frederick Symphony Orchestra
3:00 – 4:30 PM — Weinberg Center for the Arts — $30, $25 — Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of iconic Broadway musicals performed live by the Frederick Symphony Orchestra.
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Medicaid Information Session
11:30 a.m. — Frederick Rescue Mission — Free entry — Chat with representatives about Medicaid eligibility and member benefits.
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