Construction Keeps Pace Despite Peak Heat
In hot humid weather, workers press on with roads and parking projects as Edd ie Shelton of Erwin Distributors and Rasbine Lorene face delays yet stay committed. Heat is challenged by hydration and cooling strategies while crews on Md 355 and at local shops push through.
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Bill Ramsburg
Frederick Goce Jones
Mr. Ramsburg
Eddie Shelton
Erwin Distributors
Shelton
Deece
Lenny
Grassroots land preservation push in Frederick County
Editor notes a three part series on land use from grassroots to conservation easements. Frederick County landowners are urged to back preservation, with Green Print mapping a connected network of protected land. $35 million budget supports this program. advocates push broader conservation approaches to increase success.
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Frederick County
Appar
Bea Osroups
Castleman
School bus driver vacancies persist despite strong pay
Frederick County schools seek drivers on U S 15 with 11.30 per hour starting pay. Despite a pool of 340 drivers, about 50 leave yearly and 10 to 15 wait for regular routes. Veteran driver Nancy Shankle recalls loving the job and seeing former students as adults.
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U.S. 15
Fs Leach
Wandres
Nancy Shankle
Frederick County
Dems share views at city forum in Frederick
About 100 people attended a Frederick County candidates forum hosted by the United Democrats of Frederick County at the American Legion post. Eleven Democrats sought office, with seven of eight running for the Board of Aldermen sharing stage to discuss growth, jobs, and city governance. Mayor candidate Jennifer Dougherty framed herself as a change candidate against Republican Jim Grimes, while Alderwoman Meta Nash defended her eight-year incumbency.
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Fredenck
Tahak Addedykai Campates
Frederick
City
Jennifer Dougherty
Jim Grimes
Meta Nash
Hayne's Father Sails Through 23 Years at Griffith
Randy Wayne, Griffith senior manager, notes Chas Hayne's family ties with the company. Wayne, a Frederick resident, says the job installing and maintaining tanks and farms is the best he has ever had. The Griffith heritage spans Chas, his father, and grandfather, with Cheverly as headquarters and Frederick High School as a past step in the family path.
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Hayne
Chas
Grifith
Randy Wayne
Griffith
Son Wayne
Ick
Cheverly
Chais
Chris
Chris Ae
Frederick High School
Emmitsburg EMS faces concerns from residents and responders
In Emmitsburg officials and Vigilant Hose Co. raise alarms over EMS service quality after a 33 hour flare of high calls in late July. Fire officials say ambulances are dispatched to Brick County, while Vigilant Hose Co. seeks 24 hour career EMS staff, though Chief Messner opposes immediate paid personnel.
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Emmitsburg
Vigilant Hose Co
Thurmont Co
Ann Messner
Ures
Fcvfra
Brick County
Tim Clarke
Clarke
Messner
Baltimore Co man struck and killed by freight train
A 47-year-old Baltimore County resident was struck by an eastbound freight train at Weverton Crossing near Keep Trust Road late Monday night. Authorities report the victim died at the scene and identity remains withheld pending relatives, as the incident and investigation continue.
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Baltimore Co
Weverton Crossing
Keep Trust
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