VA to open outpatient clinic in Hagerstown for Western Maryland veterans
The Veterans Administration plans a new Community Based Clinic in Hagerstown to serve veterans in Washington and Frederick counties and parts of Pennsylvania. Expected to open by June 1998, the clinic will offer outpatient care replacing trips to Martinsburg WV and follows prior Maryland placements in Cumberland and the Eastern Shore. Congress must approve the site, per Sen. Barbara Mikulski who announces the plan.
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Veterans Administration
Hagerstown
Maryland
Martinsburg
W.va
Accor
Barbara Mikulski
D-Md
Frederick County
County Health Department
Montevue Lane
WV A
James Bowes
Martinsburg VA
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington
Freder
Ick
Franklin
Fulton
Pennsylvania
Doris Griffin
Sen. Milkulski
Rich Fiesta
Ms. Mikulski
Cumberland
Congress
Senate
Frederick County Commissioners drop proposed salary hike to 40000
Frederick County commissioners rejected a bid to raise their salaries from 30000 to 40000. Commissioner David Gray had pushed the proposal, but fellow officials Mark Hoke and Bruce Reeder pulled it from a legislative package. They cited day to day management by County Manager William Dennis and the current 30000 salary since 1990.
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Frederick County
David Gray
Mark Hoke
Bruce Reeder
General Assembly
Hoke
Reeder
William Dennis
Gray
Carroll Creek open space plaza costs 4.8 million
Sasaki Associates presented initial plans for a new open space plaza along Frederick's Carroll Creek titled The Public Ground. The half acre decked plaza east of the bridge will host events outdoor performances and market activities with a 65 foot Market Pole as a civic icon and potential adjacent development.
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Frederick
Carroll Creek
Sasaki Associates
Massachusetts
South Market Street
Courthouse Square
Alistair T. Mcintosh
Sasaki
Mcintosh
Carroll
Downtown Frederick merchants push tourism and parking focus
Frederick shop owners urge city leaders to prioritize downtown beautification and tourism branding. The Grapevine owner calls for easier startup rules and better streetscape. The 2nd Gallery emphasizes promoting Frederick as Civil War hub and partnering with tourism authorities. American Gun & Archery Outlet flags free downtown parking 9 am to 7 pm to attract shoppers.
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McCrossin
Robin Scarif
2Nd Gallery
N. Market St
Frederick
Tourism Council
Scarfif
Ms. Scarff
Frances Baker
Sesson
Emil Tabassi
American Gun & Archery Outlet
County Rejects Demolition Bids for East Frederick School
Frederick County commissioners scrap 43 bids to tear down the vacant East Patrick Street elementary building after all proposals exceeded the project budget. High tipping fees at the county landfill drive costs, prompting a rewrite to let bidders choose rubble disposal methods and consider in county options. The plan could require municipalities to use the county sanitary landfill to maintain a trash flow.
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Frederick County
East Frederick
East Patrick Street
Hoke
Summer camp provides theatrical fun for youth
A brief Arts feature notes a summer camp offering theatrical activities for young participants. It highlights stage skills, performance opportunities, and guidance from instructors, encouraging creative expression and teamwork among attendees.
New Market weighs curb on sidewalk sales
New Market planning and zoning commission moves to forbid displaying merchandise outside. Eldren Higgs notes many antique dealers crowd the streets, harming the town’s residential image. Existing rules ban sidewalk displays, yet enforcement lags as dealers sign agreements to keep businesses residential in appearance. Continued on Page A-1A7.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Eldren Higgs
Commission
New Market
Higgs
Jim Higgs
Snow White Grill Up For Sale In Frederick Landmark
The Snow White Grill at 7-9 East Patrick Street in Frederick, a landmark since 1939, is listed for 75600 dollars. The 1200 square foot eatery plus upstairs apartments are on the market with recent inquiries rising as the building’s 5200 square feet remains for sale. Estate trustee Millie Keith notes the business broke even recently and laments government smoking bans harming small restaurants.
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Sumn White Grill
E. Patrick Street
Frederick
E. Patrick St
Millie Keith
Keith
Georgetown
Ms. Keith
Oisner
Loco
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Alicia Garcia
Antwen Waters
Kristina Smith
Amber Meadows Park
Nix
Ike Wilson
News-Post
Michael McCrossin
Grapevine
Market
Patrick Streets
Tabassi
Historic District Commission
County
Krista Brick
Inside the News
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Aebeeel
AZ Perons
Fredenck
Stait Phoris
Sam IV
TK Wilson
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