City eyes 1.5 million for police move from courthouse
Frederick Mayor James Grimes said Thursday the city would take 1.5 million from Frederick County to relocate the police from the county-owned courthouse, though the project could cost 1.8 million. The plan accompanies a 20-year airport master plan by Greiner Corp, with a 146000 study budget and an expected year-end completion.
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Frederick
James Grimes
Frederick County
Airport Commission
Grimes
West Seventh Street
Mark Hoke
Braddock Heights
Urbana
Greiner Corp
Wayne B. Schuster
Greiner
Frederick City Police Capt. Pierce Stine Retires After 24 Years
Frederick native Capt. Pierce Stine retires after 24 years on the city police force. At 45, he leaves a 50 to 60 hour week job, handling murders and department duties, to open a car detailing shop on South Market Street and work at his own pace. He joined in 1971 after attending Gov. Thomas Johnson High School, recalling a quieter Frederick with few buildings beyond the state police barrack on U.S. 40.
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Pierce Stine
Frederick City
Stine
South Market Street
Frederick
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
Police Academy
U.S. 40
I-270 plan update gains scope and joint purchasing proposal
Frederick County and city officials heard an I-270 study briefing showing expanded geography from Shady Grove Metro to Biggs Ford Road and broader scope to include light rail busways and HOV widening. The study team includes Frederick and Montgomery counties MTA COG and consultants. Major Investment Study process cited under new federal rules.
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Frederick
Jim Gugel
State Highway Administration
Gugel
Clarksburg
Shady Grove
Biggs Ford Road
Montgomery
Maryland Mass Transit Administration
Washington Council of Governments
MIS explores feasible alternatives for SHA project plan
The MIS assesses a range of alternatives for a major SHA project and outlines a four-step process including planning, engineering and design, right-of-way and construction. Estimated to take eight to 11 years with steady funding, the plan moves to an April 19 Transportation Planning Board vote and a May public meeting to discuss the process and options. Also discussed is a proposed cooperative purchasing program to expand bid scale across municipalities, allowing shared savings without mandatory participation.
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Gugel
SHA
MIS
National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board
John Kendall
Lee Koontz
Mr. Kendall
Brunswick
Kendall
Last minute tax deadline shift and IRS guidance
Americans receive two extra days to file as April 15 falls on a weekend. New England filers get Tuesday due to Patriot's Day. Clinton signs health insurance deduction relief for 3.2 million self employed. IRS eases charitable contribution acknowledgement for 250 plus gifts with good faith efforts by Oct. 16. Extension rules explained with forms 4868 and potential interest and penalties.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
New England
IRS
Andover
Mass
Clinton
Frederick County Delegation Finds Session Largely Successful
Frederick County's eight state lawmakers wrap up the 1995 legislative session amid relief and optimism. Delegates Brinkley Sup Derr Snodgrass and Ferguson praised the session as peaceful and productive, emphasizing bipartisan cooperation and focus on local needs.
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Frederick County
David Brinkley
Brinkley
Sen
Tim Ferguson
Charles Smelser
County roads budget survives easy winter
Frederick County highway operations chief Bill Routzahn says the county met winter costs within budget despite earlier salt and cinder use. He cited 16 500 tons initial stock and 4 000 tons remaining, with overtime below last year’s surge. Federal aid totaled 400 000 last year and next year’s funding is not expected to rise.
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Bill Routzahn
Frederick
Routzahn
Frederick County
Bill Wolfe
Foxville
Inside The News Fair and cool tonight with lows in the 30s
The forecast calls for a cool night with temperatures dipping to the 30s and mainly sunny skies expected into Saturday. Highs and precise timing are not listed in the fragment but imply a calm regional weather pattern.
Medic alert dog Poozo predicts owner seizures and sleepwalking
Alexis Welsh of Urbana relies on her 2 year old black Labrador Poozo who detects seizures hours in advance. The dog barks or acts to wake her, enabling preparation and safety during sleepwalking episodes. Poozo is certified as a medical alert dog with access rights like guide dogs.
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Urbana
Poozo
Ms. Welsh
Ms Welsh
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