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Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Local worker Hunter Young was critically injured on July 2 when a falling tree crushed his work truck, forcing an airlift to Shock Trauma for a four-hour spine surgery—he remains in the hospital as friends rally with a GoFundMe that has raised over $14,000 for his care. Daily Voice
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Frederick police officer Cpl. James Dodson faces charges for possession of child pornography, two counts of solicitation of a minor, and criminal use of a communication facility—charges following a nearly year-long investigation in Pennsylvania—and remains in prison with a $100,000 bail and a court appearance scheduled for Aug. 27. DC News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Frederick County Career & Technology Center student won gold at the annual national SkillsUSA competition—showing strong technical skills and hard work in vocational training. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County completed the Point of Rocks Bridge Project today to remove a hazardous dam — replaced with a pedestrian bridge and walking trail connecting Gibbons Road and Bank Street for safe access. The two-phase project involved county divisions and federal partners — a key step in improving community access, public safety and environmental resilience. Frederick County
- ➤ Donna Kuzemchak is running for her seventh term on Frederick City Council and said the city should stand for diversity, equity— and inclusion— as key values in her campaign. Frederick News-Post
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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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Annual Community Block Party
3-8 p.m. — 100 W All Saints St, Frederick, MD — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of family fun with food, music, and games at this community celebration.
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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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