Detrick studies its disposal system
Fort Detrick is starting two new studies on its five mile sewer system and steam sterilization plant after an earlier probe found gas leaks and a pinhole leak releasing a teaspoon per hour. Col. Merle Snyder says the redundant system kills dangerous viruses at the source or in the sewer system, with experts to assess any risk.
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Detrick
Col. Snyder
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Aberdeen Proving Ground
Buckeystown Opens New Community Post Office
Buckeystown residents begin using a new post office located a mile north on Buckeystown Pike replacing the old center town site. The upgrade expands mail boxes and lobby space for about 150 residents amid rising local industry.
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Nancy Bodmer
Local Preservation Society
Carol White
Local Gardeners Plant Abundant Wildflowers
Frederick News-Post reports local gardeners sowing a diverse array of wildflowers in community plots. Enthusiastic volunteers nurture blooms, aiming to brighten parks and sidewalks with native plants.
Power center shopping mall planned near Md 355 in Frederick
The Manekin Corp proposes a Genstar property development on the east side of Md 355 south of Grove Road into a power center of about 12 stores. The plan includes units from 1,000 to over 130,000 square feet. Tenants have not been signed, but many are awaiting initial planning approval. Frederick County Planning Commission granted design approval for the project.
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Manekin Corp
Genstar
MD. 355
Grove Road
Jack Gease
Manekin
Gease
Frederick County
Six month moratorium on demolition in historic district area
City officials voted unanimously to impose a six month moratorium on demolitions within areas proposed for Frederick's historic district expansion. The move, supported by Alderman Meta Nash, stalls irreversible demolitions as talks proceed. A workshop is planned for Aug 21 to discuss expansion covering Fast and West Fifth streets and nearby blocks.
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Jim Grimes
Meta Nash
Toric District
Fifth Street
Seventh Street
Lynn (Tillery
Fast
West Fifth Streets
Bentz
East Street
East Third Street
RAID LEADS TO WEAPONS CHARGES IN FREDERICK APARTMENT
Frederick County authorities arrested Thomas Beers 43 on 16 counts of explosives possession and one count of a simulated pipe bomb after a Wednesday raid at his Key Parkway residence. A juvenile son faced drug charges and was released to an adult. An explosives dog found bomblike devices, prompting evacuation.
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Mr. Beers
Frederick City
Maryland
Volunteers beautify cemetery at Creagerstown rest area
In Creagerstown volunteers spent 100 hours digging and straightening stones in the local cemetery. Henry Harbaugh 1 year old and Effie Carry Ogle graves were reset, with 59 stones adjusted as Frank Long 71 and Joseph Clabaugh 75 led the effort. Cement around the stones will be poured to secure them, funded by the cemetery board.
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Effie
Carry Ogie
Grante
Henry
Ogles
Carry
Frank Long
Joseph Clabaugh
Frank Long Jr
Creagerstown Cemetery
Jerry Garcia Dies at 53 Ending Grateful Dead Era
San Francisco mourns as Jerry Garcia, iconic Grateful Dead leader, dies of a heart attack at age 53 in a drug rehab center. Fans in Haight-Ashbury recall his long rise from 1960s counterculture to a world music symbol. Bob Dylan called him irreplaceable, while a mourner named Becca laments the end of a shared tour and lifestyle.
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Ashbury
Jerry G. R
Bob Dylan
Frederick Fans Reflect on Garcia Death in Frederick
Frederick area fans mourn Jerry Garcia death, noting a day without the Dead is a day without sunshine. They wonder about the Grateful Dead’s future and mention Buckey Sulcer of Guitar Network, who grew up in the 1960s, calling Garcia’s passing a shame.
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Jerry Garcia
Frederick Area
Rock Guitar Network
Buckey Sulcer
Mr Garcia
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