Frederick skate park closed pending vote next meeting
Frederick officials closed the skateboard park behind Harry Grove Stadium immediately pending a final status vote on September 12. Alderman Jon Kreissig called reopening unlikely, citing vandalism, rule violations, and costs. the gate will be locked and equipment removed if kept closed.
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Frederick
Harry Grove Stadium
Kreissig
Public Works Department
Recreation Department
Families react with mix of hope and caution over hostage release hint
Relatives of hostages Joseph Cicippio and Edward Tracy expressed surprise and skepticism after captors hinted one man could be freed within 72 hours. Cicippio's brother Anthony voiced cautious relief while Tracy's mother Doris said the ordeal has left families powerless. The news came from the State Department in Norristown, as families warned against premature optimism.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Israel
Organization For the Defense of Prisoners’ Rights
Jerome Leyrand
Revolutionary Justice Organization
Joseph Cicippio
Edward Austin Tracy
Cicippio
Medecins Dus Monde
Doctors of
Syria
Leyraud
Voice of Lebanon
Mr. Cicippio
Anthony
Tracy
Doris M. Tracy
South
Burlington
Thomas Cicippio
Norristown
State Department
Joe
Competition heats as Frederick County opens new liquor licenses
Frederick County residents compete for 28 new liquor store licenses created after the 1990 census. The six licenses in Frederick City attract 13 groups, with Thurmont drawing seven groups for one license. New Market has three vying for two licenses, Walkersville two groups for two, while Petersville and Woodville have one license each unclaimed. Interviews begin August 20, with four days scheduled, expanded to five. A total of 277 licenses exist countywide, including older unclaimed approvals. Eligible applicants pay 150 dollars and undergo a background check after qualification.
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Liquor Commission
Frederick City
Thurmont
New Market
Walkersville
Petersville
Woodville
Liquor Board
Louis Myers
Jesse Orndorfé
Glenn Strine
Commission
Frederick
Buckeystown
Emmitsburg
Woodsboro
Myers
Anside Weather Report Preview
Partly sunny Sunday with a breezy feel and lower humidity. A chance of showers is possible, with a weather map page noted.
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Friends urge Rocky Springs School restoration effort
Grace Koehl leads neighbors and newer residents in a push to save the 1835 Rocky Springs School from deterioration. She cites visible cracks, decayed sills, peeling interior paint, and a leaning bell tower as signs the building needs funds and volunteers to avoid neglect or collapse.
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Rocky Springs
Grace Koehl
West Ik
Springs
Andrew Jackson
Frederick
Kelly Hata
County commissioners dispute use of contingency funds for travel
Frederick County Commissioners reevaluate moving funds from a $250000 contingency to send two secretaries to the Maryland Association of Counties convention in Ocean City. Comptroller Fox questions the move, noting it resembled budget changes rather than true contingencies. Officials say initial plans changed and travel would be funded privately if needed.
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Frederick County
Maryland Association of Counties
Ocean City
Ronald Sundergill
Thomas Fox
Sue Ann Yingling
Sundergill
Wr. Fox
Gail
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