Maryland drought crisis deepens across mid Atlantic region
Gov Glendening pressed residents to call local or state police for infractions as drought worsened. He released 250000 for seniors and poor to fix plumbing, urged conservation. Maryland declared drought emergency with county and state actions and disputed Susquehanna river withdrawals amid regional drought.
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Drop by drop water conservation up close
Pumps Corp costs about 31000 to install timers can shut off pumps when homes are unoccupied. A low tech solution uses a bucket in the shower to gauge temperature for watering azaleas. County water officials caution against gray water and promote plant aware lawn care with tips in a city publication.
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Baird
Peace Corps
Publ Works
Water restrictions bar lawn watering and home car washing
Maryland governor imposes emergency drought limits effective immediately. Commercial car washes must recycle at least 80 percent of water to stay open, with waivers possible for economic hardship. Violations carry fines up to 1000 dollars and up to six months jail, enforced by state and local police.
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Frederick County Board of Commissioners
Mike Morrill
Manning
Senate approves 7.4 billion farm aid package
The Senate backed a 7.4 billion aid package for farmers signaling extra cash this fall though Eastern drought relief is deferred. Negotiators will refine the measure this fall. Democrat and GOP tensions shaped the final figure with Dems seeking more aid. Mary Kay Thatcher of the Farm Bureau called it a good start.
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Rhodes Becomes First Candidate for Frederick County School Board
Sid Rhodes, a 60 year old resident of Lost Lane, is the first to file for the Frederick County Board of Education nonpartisan primary. He cites a push for Character Counts and opposes sex education he views as liberal. Rhodes, formerly in retail and now with State Farm, says an elected board would give residents a voice and reduce appointment friction.
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Ther
Frederick County
Ronald Peppers
Maureen Lapsa
Earlene Thornton
Lort Lane
Mr. Rhodes
Rhodes
State Farm
Death claims Westminster police chief Sam Leppo
Chief Sam Leppo, who led Westminster Police Department from 1976 and became its longest serving Maryland chief, died after a crash. Officials praised his leadership and commitment to public safety, with Westminster and Carroll County leaders expressing deep grief and respect for his legacy.
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Sheriff's Office
Leppo
Westminster
Ben Yowan
Westminster Police Department
Sam Seppo
Mr Yowan
SHA Plans Three I-70 Design Options For Truck Route Relief
At a Maryland National Guard Armory workshop residents heard SHA estimate costs near 103 million with option one around 100 million. Public feedback favored newer designs over the original plan and suggested multiple Park & Ride sites. Neighbors George and Elsie Patterson urged traffic relief for Md 355 truck stop hazards. SHA will pick among three options for final design with construction possibly starting in 3 to 5 years, contingent on funding.
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Elsie Patterson
South Market Street
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Lisa Chaplin
Frederick
Robert Fisher
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Fisher
Vandalism at Mount Airy Library Traced to Three Teens
Three youths arrested on charges of malicious destruction after a library roof episode and night vandalism caused thousands in damage. About a dozen 8 foot library windows plus cooling and piping were damaged, with sensors and door hardware also broken. Victims include an 88-year-old woman whose chairs were thrown and a bird bath smashed. Police linked one suspect to earlier breakings, and the case remains under investigation.
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Mike Whilson
Carroll County
Stacey Freedman
Children's Services
Debra Shindie
Whitson
Herman
Mount Airy
Frederick Street
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