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🌱 How will Frederick County’s new budget change schools, taxes, and services?

Morning Frederick! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Frederick County’s new budget change schools, taxes, and services?
  • Do you know these overlooked breast cancer warning signs?
  • Delaware baseball standout chooses Frederick’s Hood College for his next step

Also on today's calendar: Frederick Welcome Spring on the Creek Art & Crafts Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 89, low: 51. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Windy and cooler with showers, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Frederick County Proposed FY27 Budget Prioritizes Education, Families, and Vulnerable Residents While Holding Taxes Steady (wfmd.com) — Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater has proposed a FY27 budget that fully funds the school board’s request, boosts school construction, and keeps property tax rates unchanged. The plan also expands housing, childcare, senior, immigrant, and public safety supports, with a public hearing at Winchester Hall on April 21 where residents can weigh in.
   

• 5 Signs of Breast Cancer Beyond a Lump Doctors Say You Should Know (prevention.com) — A Frederick-based OB/GYN outlines lesser-known warning signs of breast cancer that local residents should watch for, beyond just feeling for a lump. The piece explains subtle breast and skin changes, key risk factors, and why regular mammograms and prompt checkups can dramatically improve outcomes for women in Frederick and beyond.
   

• Wiggins leads IR baseball at the plate and behind the dish (coastalpoint.com) — A standout Indian River High School catcher from Delaware has committed to study finance and play baseball at Hood College in Frederick, bringing fresh talent to the Blazers. The story highlights his defensive skills, leadership, and strong support from coaches and family as he prepares to join the Frederick campus.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning, I need someone with a pickup truck to help me move some small personal items from Heather Ridge Dr.
    to Ballenger Creek condominiums, 4/22 AM. Senior on a fixed budget. Thank you (Nextdoor Ballenger Creek)
  • Looking for an exterior window cleaning company/individual in or near Frederick, MD.
    Able to clear gutters at the same time would be ideal. Thank you in advance! (Nextdoor Dearbought)
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Overnight in Frederick. Apply here.
  • Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Frederick. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Frederick here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Clarksburg

  • Carnival Returns to Clarksburg Premium Outlets With Rides, Food, and Games (mocoshow.com)
  • New and Coming Soon to Olney (Spring 2026) (mocoshow.com)
  • Iowa State Cyclones Reload The Men's Basketball Roster With Some Major Transfer Talent (bcsnn.com)

Ok Frederick! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Frederick

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.