Saturday, June 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person was taken to the hospital after a four-vehicle crash occurred on I-70 near Harmony Road early Friday at 5:15 a.m.—two lanes eastbound remain closed as crews work at the scene. DC News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Frederick cookie company won a pitch competition — the win shows its strong business idea in a competitive contest. Frederick News-Post
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Milton Jerome Stewart (58) from Baltimore was sentenced to 60 years in prison on June 27 for threatening a witness with texts and a mailed birthday card after a March arrest for drug offenses in Frederick County, following his release after a 2006 murder conviction. Daily Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Frederick County Board of Education unanimously approved plans to repair the Middletown High School swimming pool. Frederick News-Post
SHOP NEWS
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Beeswax Salves & Balms Workshop
12:00–2:00 p.m. — The Common Market — Cost NA — Learn to craft all-natural beeswax salves using organic herbs and essential oils.
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Art Show: Poorly Drawn Pets
4-7:30 p.m. — Sandbox Brewhouse — Name your own donation — Experience a quirky art showcase featuring wacky pet portraits and enjoy drink specials.
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Frederick's 4th Independence Day Celebration
12-9 p.m. — Baker Park Bandshell — $5 cover, $7+ for drinks — Experience a day filled with live entertainment, children's activities, and stunning fireworks at dusk.
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FSRC Independence 5000
8:30 a.m. — Riverside Park — Free for FSRC Members — Celebrate Independence Day with a low-key 5k race at Riverside Park.
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Orases 25th Anniversary Celebration
4-5:30 p.m. — Orases — Free entry — Celebrate 25 years of impactful partnerships and enjoy delicious treats and a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Run for the Pie 10K
8:00–10:00 a.m. — The Birthday Barn — Free for FSRC Members — Participate in a unique race where you bring a pie to share with fellow runners.
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Frederick Maryland Comic Con
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. — Clarion Inn Frederick Event Center — $10 admission — Explore a vast array of comic books, collectibles, and enjoy cosplay at this local comic con.
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Wind is Energy Workshop
2-3 p.m. — C. Burr Artz Public Library — Free entry — Explore the science of wind through storytelling and create your own pinwheel.
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More than Modern — Revolution Modern Dance
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Center. Sound. Mind. Body. — $15 — Dive into self-expression through modern dance in a supportive environment.
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Young Rembrandts Art History with the Masters Pastel Drawing
12:30-3:30 p.m. — Ballenger Creek Park — Fee applicable — Engage in five days of creative pastel drawing while exploring notable art history.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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