Ijamsville News

The National Association of Letter Carriers union will conduct its 21st national food drive to "Stamp Out Hunger" on Saturday, May 11, 2013 in more than 10,000 communities across America, with letter carriers collecting food donations as they deliver mail along their postal routes.

Two dogs responsible for the deaths of more than 60 animals in the New Market area were killed last week, according to Frederick County Animal Control.

Department of Health officials in Baltimore and Frederick counties said they've recently found rabid cats, and now many counties in Maryland are reminding people to make sure their pets are vaccinated for the disease.

A stray cat found roaming in the Ijamsville area tested positive for rabies after attacking a resident in the town, according to the Frederick County Health Department.

A handful of residents got their first look this week at plans to build 2,295 homes and thousands of acres of commercial and office space off Ballenger Creek Pike in Frederick, prompting them to voice concerns about roads, school overcrowding and their property values.