Oklahoma City toll at 98 as nation pauses for moment of silence
A week after the federal building bombing in Oklahoma City Gov. Frank Keating led a citywide moment of silence at 9 02 a m as rescue crews continued a vast search. The death toll rose to 98 with 14 children among the victims and investigators pursued Timothy McVeigh, James and Terry Nichols, and a second suspect known as John Doe 2 as debris and gusty winds hampered recovery efforts.
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Keating
Alfred P Murrah Federal
James
Terry Nichols
Timothy McVeigh
Michigan
McVeigh
Nichols Brothers
Oklahoma
Washington
FBI
John Doe 2
Daily Oklahoman
Todd Matthews
Gary Marrs
Ron Norick
Emmitsburg voters elect Carr, Copenhaver, Benvengi
Emmitsburg voters turnout 57 of 795. Mayor William Carr reelected. David Copenhaver 51 votes, Rosario Benvengi 43 votes. Other mayoral votes for George Danner and John Hollinger. Commissioner votes for Joan Boyle 4, John Hall 3, Dan Kaas 2, Frank Davis 1. Judges Rita Byard, Alice Boyle, Danielle White. Carr cites water system and community center as goals.
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Emmitsburg
William Carr
David Copenhaver
Rosario Benvengi
George Danner
John Hollinger
Joan Boyle
John Hall
Dan Kaas
Frank Davis
Rita Byard
Alice Boyle
Danielle White
Carr
Copenhaver
Memorial pieces arranged for Frederick County Vietnam Memorial
Tim Kolb Chris Kinnaird and John Kinnaird of Kinnaird Memorials steady the final wing of the four piece Frederick County Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Memorial Park corner of North Bentz and West 2nd streets. Each granite wing weighs about 1900 pounds with the center piece to stay covered until the dedication on Sunday April 30.
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Tim Kolb
Chris Kinnaird
John Kinnaird
Kinnaird Memorials
Frederick County
Memorial Park
North Bentz and
West 2Nd Streets
Bidders narrowed to two for Carmack Jay property sale
Frederick officials report 16 bids for the former Carmack Jay’s site have been reduced to two. The city paid 725000 last month to secure a supermarket use for at least 10 years, with possible buy or lease options. A May 10 workshop will reveal the winning bidder.
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North Market Street
Carmack- Jay’s
Greater
Kendall
Frederick City Hall Roof and Walls Under Repair
After 133 years Frederick City Hall undergoes repairs with 75 percent of the roof being fixed. Water damage has hit interior walls including the planning office downstairs. repairs expand to downspouts and interior structures. Initial contract rose from 6000 to 12000 dollars. roof work by Troutville Homes Roofing. James Schmersahl notes foundation leaks causing water seepage in upper floors.
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Frederick City Hall
John Kendall
Kendall
Troutville Homes
Woodsboro
James Schmersahl
Motor voter law boosts GOP in Frederick County Maryland
The motor voter law, effective January 1, is cited as benefiting Republicans in Frederick County where GOP registrants surge despite Democratic dominance. In the last three months 731 Republicans joined, 484 Democrats, and 435 independents, totaling 77,828 voters with 34,972 Republicans and 33,204 Democrats.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Motor Vehicle Administration
Associated Press
Robert Kresslein
Democratic Central Committee
MVA
Health Department
Department of Social Services
Election Board
Frederick County Still Strong Overall But Safety Falls
Frederick County ranks sixth among Maryland counties for overall child well being per the Annie E. Casey Kids Count Data Book, with gains in poverty, teen mothers, and school performance but declines in child safety. The report notes improved high school graduation and stability in poverty reduction, yet drops in juvenile arrests and safety measures signal heading toward weaker safety outcomes.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Baltimore City
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Howard County
University of Maryland
Frederick
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