Frederick County Considers Two Tier Conservation Zones Reform
The Frederick County Planning Commission reviewed proposed changes to the conservation zone including a two subdistrict plan preservation and conservation with a stream valley overlay. The plan limits residential density to five acres in the conservation areas and imposes strict rules for environmentally sensitive zones while allowing limited uses such as greenhouses inns and parks. The commission will circulate drafts for comment and return next month to finalize draft regulations before a public hearing.
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Support for teacher spurs student action in Frederick
The Frederick County school board obtained permission to conduct an independent investigation into charges against teacher Mr. Huffer. About 20 students met at Walkersville Park to plan actions in support of him, including T shirts signs and potential picketing.
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Quist
Frederick County
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David W Markoe
Mr. Markoe
Markoe
Huffer
Walkersville Park
Nick Mullinix
Weinberg Center For the Arts
Frederick
Obituary: Mrs Mae Ridge 92 of Hagerstown
Mae A Ridge 92 of 221 Rock Willow Ave Hagerstown died Tuesday April 13 at home She was the wife of Melvin G Ridge who died in 1984 Born June 17 1900 in Maurertown Va she was a daughter of the late Charles C and Dollie Wright Funk A Grace United Methodist Church member for 60 years she leaves four daughters Zelda Hoover Linda Bartles Elaine Sipes of Manchester Pa and Gladys Ridge of Frederick one brother Dr Loy Golladay of Manchester Conn six grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Preceded in death by three sons Trooper First Class Lauren Ridge Corporal Kenneth Ridge and Vincent Ridge one granddaughter Jackie Sue Bartles one sister two brothers and a stepfather SJE Galladay The family will receive friends 7 9 pm Friday April 16 at Minnich Funeral Home 415 E Wilson Blvd Hagerstown Funeral services 2 pm Saturday April 17 in Grace United Methodist Church Church and Winter streets Interment Rose Hill Cemetery Donations may be made to the Jackie Bartles Memorial Fund c o Grace UM Church Church and Winter Streets Hagerstown Md 21740
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Mae A. Ridge
Rock Willow Ave
Hagerstown
Melvin G. Ridge
Maurertown
Charles C
Dollie Wright Funk
Ridge
Grace United Methodist Church
Temple Builders
Zelda Hoover
Linda Bartles
Elaine Sipes
Manchester
Gladys Ridge
Frederick
Loyd Golladay
Solon leaders praise effort in state capital budget
Two Frederick County lawmakers on the House Senate conference committee for the capital budget praise the governor's 325 million bond plan and 25 million in debt requests. They note the delegation’s influence amid a small group and express mixed feelings about disappointments such as a rejected investigation into Victor Cullen Center and a failed preemptive school openings bill.
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House Senate
Frederick
McClellan
Frederick County
Stup
Derr
House
Victor Cullen Center
Sabulasville
Littrell
County planning weighs rural Shookstown Road and APFO updates
The city planning commission backs county funding for Carroll Creek flood control and a Trading Lane extension while urging more APFO work for Urbana New Town. A roads study omitted growth impact on I-270 from 2437 housing units and related employees. Attorney>'.
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Shookstown
Carroll Creek
Planning Commission
Urbana New Town
Commission
Seymour Stern
APFO
Anderson
Potomac Edison
MD. 26
Mapleville Road
State Highway Administration
Liver transplant offers hope for Mr Gray in hospital update
Mrs Flack said Jefferson’s hospital staff informed Mr Gray’s family of a potential transplant. The donor, a 47 year old, was identified as a good match after hours of testing, with the Grays prepared for a possible surgery and plans to stay near the hospital.
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Flack
Turkey in the front seat: couple injured as turkey wrecks pickup
Greg and Terry Ross were north of Frederick when a 21 pound wild tom slammed through the windshield of their southbound pickup on U S 15 near Hansonville Road. The truck spun 360 degrees, they were treated for minor injuries, the turkey died, and was later dressed by a friend.
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Terry Ross
Thurmont
U.S. 15
Hansonville Road
Frederick
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
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