Daily
Frederick
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Frederick. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired police officer Wade Milyard Jr. now offers a free mobile laundry service for those in need in Frederick, having retired as a K9 handler in January + he uses his experience to support local residents. Frederick News-Post
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The historic Loys Station Covered Bridge is closed after an oversized vehicle damaged its wooden span and warning portal late Sunday night or early Monday morning—Public Works crews are repairing it over the next three weeks while investigators look for the fleeing driver. WFMD
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County property owners can now apply for an annual reforestation program—according to a county press release sent Monday. The initiative will restore local trees and improve the area. Frederick News-Post
- ➤ An environmental expert and author explained that Frederick and the nation may need to shift from slowing climate change to adapting as its effects intensify—calling for practical measures to brace for future challenges. Frederick News-Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Frederick County Council considered a bill to ban the sale of invasive bamboo in hardware stores and garden centers—leaving existing growers unaffected—and will review enforcement details later. WFMD
- ➤ Maryland will implement over 400 new laws starting October 1 that change rules for driving, criminal justice, healthcare, consumer rights, and housing regulations statewide. The changes include tougher penalties—higher fines and jail time for speeding—and new rules for expungement, data privacy, and housing reserve funding. WFMD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Frederick County Health Department will host a free flu vaccination clinic for uninsured children and those whose insurance does not cover the vaccine on Monday, October 6th from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 350 Montevue Lane in Frederick (families must call 301-600-1733 for an appointment). WFMD
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2025 Key City Foundation Oktoberfest 5K Fun Run
9 a.m.–12 p.m. — Baker Park — Registration details pending — Enjoy a festive 5K run in celebration of Oktoberfest with friends and family.
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Harvest Moon Tea Ceremony & Custom Tea Crafting
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM — The Simple Life - Metaphysical Marketplace — $ — Celebrate the Harvest Moon with a tea ceremony and create a custom blend infused with your intentions.
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Autumn Reggae Wine & Music Festival
10 a.m.–6 p.m. — Linganore Winecellars — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live reggae tunes and sample over 20 different wines from local vendors.
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Construction Career Day
6 a.m. — Frederick Keys — Free entry — Explore construction, engineering, and architecture careers with hands-on activities and industry professionals.
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Key City Thrift Expo
12-5 p.m. — Frederick Fairgrounds — $10 general admission, VIP options available — Explore a treasure trove of vintage finds, art, and music from 75+ unique vendors.
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Plant Tour at Equipment Development Co.
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — EDCO - Equipment Development Co, Inc. — Free entry — Explore the innovative facilities of a family-owned industry leader since 1959.
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An Evening with Priscilla Presley
7:30-9 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience heartfelt memories and never-before-seen footage from Priscilla's life with Elvis Presley.
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HOOD Talks Lecture Series: Mindful and Intuitive Eating
Learn how to eat with more awareness, reduce emotional eating, and enjoy food without guilt from licensed nutritionists. Hosted by the The Graduate School at Hood College.
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Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Weinberg Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience mind-bending illusions that challenge perception and bring imagination to life.
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Frederick FiberFest 2025
9 AM – 4 PM — Frederick Fairgrounds — Tickets required — Celebrate all things fiber with 130+ vendors, great food, and family-friendly activities.
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