Three National Innovation Awards Head to County Government
Frederick, MD · August 10, 2026
Crews are setting up cones along West All Saints Street early this morning. Plenty to catch up on across the area as a new week begins.
The Lead
County government received national recognition this week after earning three 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties. The annual honors recognize innovative local programs, highlighting three county initiatives: a widespread Narcan deployment and training effort that significantly lowered local overdose rates, an Agricultural Innovation Grant Program supporting local family farms, and new Building Energy Performance Standards designed to boost commercial energy efficiency. County Executive Jessica Fitzwater commended public staff across multiple departments for developing solutions that directly enhance public health, environmental stewardship, and rural business growth. The national accolades showcase how targeted local policies can deliver measurable benefits for residents and serve as practical models for communities nationwide. Officials plan to present further details on each program during an upcoming public briefing.
Local Pulse
West All Saints Street Closes for Repair City crews have blocked traffic along West All Saints Street to complete scheduled underground infrastructure maintenance.
Lynn Burke Road Scheduled for Culvert Work County highway crews will temporarily close a section of Lynn Burke Road starting Tuesday for essential drainage pipe replacement.
Today's Outlook
- High 93°F · Low 70°F — Overcast (26% chance of precipitation)
- Expect a muggy afternoon, so keep some cold water handy if you are heading outside.
What's On Around Town
Thurmont: GreenSpring Music Festival Solo Night Lewistown United Methodist Church (11032 Hessong Bridge Rd), 7:00 PM Classical string and chamber performances by rising artists with free admission.
Thurmont: Starry Night Jewelry Workshop Thurmont Regional Library (76 Moser Rd), 10:00 AM Craft custom galaxy-inspired necklaces and earrings in a guided morning session.
Brunswick: Morning Community Stroll Othello Park, 8:30 AM Join neighbors for an easy walk around the park grounds today.
Middletown: Summers Farm Early Bird Pass Sale Summers Farm (5620 Butterfly Ln), 8:00 AM Snag discounted autumn passes before general sales launch for family farm fun.
Spotlight & Story
- Jug Bridge Monument
- Erected in 1808 at the eastern end of a historic Monocacy River turnpike bridge, master builder Leonard Harbaugh placed a carved stone jug to mark the span. When the arches collapsed in 1942, locals rescued the stone monument, preserving it off East Patrick Street.
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