Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of August.
Good morning, Frederick.
🎭 Culture
Snallyfest will bring five stages of independent music downtown as a volunteer-driven event that builds on last year's celebration of our local music scene.
The community festival promises fresh experiences for residents.
🎓 Education
Frederick County Public Schools will begin classes Aug.
19 with new school buildings + renovations and an updated cellphone policy that supports student communication. The district expects the measures to improve the learning environment for the upcoming school year.
🏥 Health
Frederick County’s Division of Aging and Independence will host a free health fair on Aug.
17 at New Market Grange No. 362 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can get blood pressure, A1C, vision & hearing screenings, help with aid applications, and first 25 will receive lunch and groceries.
The Health Department advised anyone who may have touched a bat at Riverwalk Park to seek care after the animal’s rabies test was inconclusive.
Animal Control collected the bat on Aug. 6 after a parent reported that children played with it, and officials confirmed there is no link to recent beaver cases (301-600-1544).
Since May, Maryland recorded 50 heat-related deaths, including 2 in Frederick and 43 in July.
Health officials advise residents to stay hydrated plus check on older neighbors as ER visits and EMS calls for heat illnesses rise and cooling centers remain available.
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