Serbs tighten noose on Srebrenica
In Tuzla, AP reports Serbs close on Srebrenica the largest Muslim enclave in eastern Bosnia. U.N. officials and Bosnian Ambassador Sacirbey seek confirmation as lines to the town are cut. Reports say surrender talks aim to evacuate civilians and garrison troops, potentially as early as today.
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Tuzla
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Srebrenica
Bosnia
U.N
Sarajevo
United Nations
Muhammed Sacirbey
Sacirbey
New York Times
U.N. Security Council
Associated Press
County prosecutors led fight against China white crackdown on fentanyl smuggling
Frederick County State's Attorney's Office led a statewide drive to tighten penalties for fentanyl smuggling known as China white. Fentanyl caused 31 deaths in a 90 day period in 1992 with most in Baltimore city. bill sponsor State Sen. Larry Haines said the measure would make importing four ounces or more of fentanyl a felony with up to 25 years in prison.
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Frederick County
China White
Jerry F. Barnes
Annapolis
Frederick
Westminster
Montgomery County
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Larry Haines
Carroll Baltimore
Barnes
Severe storms threaten Frederick area with heavy rain and floods
National Weather Service forecast calls for heavy rains and high winds across Frederick County and Western Maryland on Friday with a flood watch in effect until 5 p.m. Storms may bring hail and thunder as the system moves east. Highs in the low 70s Friday, then upper 60s this weekend, with dry conditions expected Saturday and Sunday.
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Frederick
National Weather Service
Carroll County
Frederick County
Fred Davis
West Virginia
Frederick City
Maryland
Davis
Taxpayers rush to meet midnight tax deadline at post office
Tax filers push to complete state and federal returns before midnight. William Lee and Joan Schell report a hectic rush as extended post office hours aid last minute filers. Community lines stretch along East Patrick Street with drivers asking about mailing envelopes and stamps while staff handle envelopes and mail.
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Juanita Ashenfelter
Diana Masser
Frederick
Joan Schell
Frederick H&r
East Patrick Street
David Slick
East Patrick
East Street
Jim Hagan
Adamstown
Post Office
Christopher
Michael McCarthy
North Carroll Street
Compromise on impact fee approved in Frederick County
Frederick County commissioners approved a compromise combining a $2,000 impact fee for new single family homes and a 43 percent rise in the recordation tax to $10 per $1,000, with funds earmarked for school construction. The plan, supported by a cross-aisle coalition, would raise about $3.5 million annually from fees and $2.7 million from the tax, effective July 1, with a May 4 public hearing planned.
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Frederick County
Gail Bowerman
Sue Ann Yingling
Bruce Reeder
Posal
Ronald Sundergill
David Gray
Sundergill
Bowerman
John Mathias
Muth enters New Market race for House of Delegates
Charles Bucky Muth a former Baltimore Democrat who became a Frederick County Republican announced his bid to challenge Democratic Delegates George Littrell and Thomas Hattery in District 4A for the 1994 election. He timed the announcement to align with tax filing day, citing dissatisfaction with the tax structure.
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New Market
House of Delegates
Charles Bucky Muth
Baltimore
No confidence vote handed to CBS Faculty Senate head
The Maryland Cooperative Extension Service Faculty Senate passed a unanimous no confidence resolution against Dr Raymond J Miller president of MFANR. The vote followed his written testimony to the Blue Ribbon Committee on Research and Public Service and will be sent to committee chair Dr John W Lyons. The resolution also voiced strong support for Dr Craig Oliver and criticized Miller for divisive remarks affecting CES AES and UMCP COA.
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Raymond J Miler
Maryland Institute For Agriculture and Natural Resources
Maryland Cooperative Extension Service Faculty Senate
Senate
Miller
Blue Ribbon Committee On Research and Public Service
John W. Lyons
Blue Ribbon Committee
Craig Oliver
MFANR
Maryland Ces
CES, Agricultural Experiment Station
AES
University of Maryland At College Park College of Agriculture
Umcpcoa
County property tax to stay at current rate
Frederick County commissioners tentatively set the property tax rate at the current level to hold a constant yield tax rate. With rising assessments, a higher property tax revenue is expected next year, though the rate would not increase. Budget officer says assessments may rise about 6.25 percent, adding roughly 4.8 million in revenue. to offset this, the tax rate would need to drop from 2.27 to 2.14 per 100 of assessed value.
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Frederick County
Mark Sneadner
City adopts zoning rule for Frederick restaurants and entertainment
Mayor Paul Gordon and the Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a new zoning ordinance defining restaurant types and restricting entertainment. General restaurants may seek permits for up to three special events yearly, with strict parking and seating rules. Entertainment and alcohol sales capped at 50 percent of quarterly revenue. entertainment allowed only by special exception. Public hearing had no speakers. Capital improvements plan, including $6 million for Carrell Creek Park, was postponed for 60 days.
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Paul Gordon
Board of Aldermen
Frederick
Carrell Creek Park
Democrats Lead GOP in Frederick County Registration
Democrats maintain a 22 vote lead in Frederick County registration after a March purge. GOP chair Paul Stull claimed a GOP overtaking, but official figures show Republicans gained little and Democrats still hold the advantage.
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GOP
Paul Stull
Frederick County
Stull
Weather Outlook: Showers, Thunderstorms Then Sunny Saturday
The forecast calls for a 4 chance of showers or thunderstorms today with highs in the 70s. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with showers likely and lows in the 40s. Saturday should be partly sunny with highs in the 60s. See Maryland weather and map on Page A-2 Entertainment. Extra! Extra! See Page.
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