Governor touts centrist, bipartisan session achievements
Governor highlights a historic legislative session with the first income tax cut in 30 years, Smart Growth to curb suburban sprawl, and plans for 225 state troopers plus a 10 percent pay raise. He credits former Mayor Ron Young for Smart Growth input, notes bipartisan support, and says no party shift occurred. He stops at Brewers Alley to meet city and county leaders and activists.
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Frederick
Ron Young
Glendening
Brewers Alley
North Market Street
Police charge Funkstown man with assault
A Hagerstown resident, Shane Lester Stotler, 20, was arrested at Antietam Village Trailer Park after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. An off duty officer arrived as neighbors restrained him. Stotler also assaulted the officer and bit the victim's sister. Both victims and the suspect received minor hospital treatment and were released. Stotler faces first and second degree assault, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, malicious destruction of property, and possession of drug paraphernalia charges.
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Funkstown
Hagerstown
Maryland
Antietam Village
Shane Lester Stotler
County to hear budget appeals week long hearings
Frederick County Commissioners begin a week of budget appeal hearings for the 1998 operating plan. Public input is not allowed at appeals sessions, led by county manager William Dennis in Winchester's third floor hearing room, with schedules listed for each division and agency. On Tuesday, April 29, capital funding appeals are also set.
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Frederick County
William Dennis
Thirdae
Winchester
Board of Education
Frederick Community College
Planning Division
Citizens Services Division
Grant-Ward
Bears in Maryland Neighborhoods Prompt Local Warnings
The DNR estimates about 300 black bears live in Maryland, mainly in Allegany and Garrett counties. A bear left feeding signs at Harold Hargett’s home near Yellow Springs and his daughter's house, prompting officials to advise leaving bears alone and removing attractants such as trash and bird feeders. If disposal is necessary, ammonia can deter bears. for more information call Mr Tumko at (301) 842 2702.
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Department of Natural Resources
Wildlife and Heritage Division
DNR
Maryland
Allegany
Garrett
Harold Hargett
Fox Road
Yellow Springs
Tumko
Police recover stolen purse after suspect near bar
Police recovered a woman's stolen purse found missing at Belles Pit Beef and Ale House on East Patrick Street around 1 a.m. Witnesses saw John Francis Lynch, 31, of Poolesville near the purse. Police located the purse in Lynch's rented vehicle and charged him with theft under $300.
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Belles Pit Beef and
East Patrick Street
John Francis Lynch
Poolesville
Gordon's disputed account of city church property deal
Former mayor Gordon defends his account of the city buying church property for 4.4 million in 1994 after earlier reports of a failed purchase. He accuses critic Kreissig of misstatements about IRS restrictions and bond rules while noting open government claims and scheduling issues during his administration.
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The
Frederick News-Post
Gordon
William 0. Lee Jr
News-Post
Grimes
Hubba-Hubba
Paul Gordon
Mr. Kreissig
Stabbing in Germantown Leaves Man Critical at Bethesda Hospital
Montgomery County Police reported a resident was stabbed several times during an early Saturday altercation at an apartment on Gunners Branch Road in Germantown. The suspect was arrested, but the name was not released. the victim was in critical condition at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda by mid-morning.
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Germantown
Surburban Hospital
Bethesda
Montgomery County
Greg Turner
Gunners Branch Road
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