Residents can sign up to get a free smoke alarm installed and learn how smoke alarms save lives at the Sept. 30 event.

As a 911 dispatcher, Todd Speers knows how to stay calm in a crisis. “Put yourself in the caller’s shoes,” Todd said. “Try to envision yourself there.” On May 26 of ...

Wade Milyard Jr. retired from the Frederick Police Department as a K-9 handler in January. Now, he spends his time doing laundry for those in need.