Rehrmann withdraws from race for governor
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Eileen Rehrmann ends her bid in the Democratic primary. Gov. Parris Glendening gains an easier path with no major challenger, while campaign fundraising woes persist for Glendening and Rehrmann. Local observers call the move reality driven and note any impact on Ellen Sauerbrey.
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Eileen Rehrmann
Maryland
Parris Glendening
Mount St. Mary’s
Michael Towle
Glendening
Towle
Harford County
Mr. Glendening
Dr. Towle
Ms. Rehrmann
Bill Castle
Frederick County
Republican Central Committee
Castle
Young entrepreneur stages fourth lemonade stand in Frederick
Patrick Minnick, a 6 1/2 year old, again set up his lemonade stand in the 400 block of Fairview Avenue to save for "important things" like a car or house. In the background are his brother John Minnick, 7 months, and babysitter Stephanie Simmons.
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Patrick Minnick
Fairview Avenue
Frederick
Patrick
John Minnick
Stephanie Simmons
Missing funds eyed in New Market fire co probe
Frederick County sheriff investigators probe alleged misappropriation of thousands in New Market fire and rescue funds from 1995 to 1997. Cpl. Tim Clarke said records are poorly kept while bond coverage and insurance are noted. bond up to 100000 per company. Jonie Wachter fears fund raising could be hurt by the investigation and community support remains vital.
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Fire Co
New Market Fire Department
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Fire Department
New Market Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co
Sheriff's Office
Tim Clarke
Cpl. Clarke
Frederick County
Selective Insurance Co
Michael Beard
Beard
Jonie Wachter
New Market Company
Driver killed in I-70 crash near New Market Maryland
New Market Maryland State Police say rain and wet roads contributed to a fatal crash on I-70 when a Chevrolet driven by Desmond White 25 of Glen Burnie lost control crossed the median spun into a tractor-trailer. He was extricated after 40 minutes and died at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. Helicopters grounded due to storms.
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New Market
Maryland
Desmond White
Glen Burnie
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore
White
Robert McAfee
Mr. White
Mount Airy
Charles T. Hughey
Orlando
Fla
Hogan apologizes and stands by views on planning power
Frederick County Commissioner Yona Hogan apologized in a letter to a former planning commission president and a current member for comments suggesting they misused power in influencing the Brunswick Regional Plan. She said her remarks reflected public perception, not a direct accusation, and she remains concerned about perceived heavy handed lobbying and agenda tied to growth limits.
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Frederick
Yona Hogan
County Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Martha Rice
Commission
Richard Mayd
Ms. Hogan
Frederick News-Post
Brunswick
Hogan
Floyd
Ms. Rice
Mr. Floyd
Legal Council
Bell Atlantic workers prepare for long strike in Frederick
Bell Atlantic employees in downtown Frederick join a 73,000-strong strike from Maine to Virginia. CWA Local 2100 members say the three year contract lacks job security and favors overtime flexibility with non union shifts. Les Evans, a 18-year employee, pledges continued picketing as passerby show support.
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Bell Atlantic
Frederick
East Patrick Street
Maine
Virginia
Les Evans
Communications Workers of America
Evans
CWA
Frederick to host new fencing club by David Copeland
David Copeland, a Shenandoah University instructor, seeks to start a fencing club in Frederick. The Charles Town resident teaches swordplay to ages 16 to 73, calling fencing a strong cardio workout and a mind lifter. He values focus, better outlook, and the sport's romance.
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David Copeland
Charles Town
Wva
Shenandoah University
Winchester
Frederick
Copeland
Fencing’s long rise from honor to sport
The article notes fencing developed mainly in the last century with roots in earlier centuries. In the 17th century, during the era of the Three Musketeers, nobility fenced for honor. The speaker Mr. Copeland says a person’s honor determined if they could continue, hinting at the social and economic context of the sport’s growth.
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Europe
Copeland
City Mayor urges use of official email for city matters
Mayor Jim Grimes asks the public to stop emailing his personal account and to use the city address wwwicityotirederick.com for faster replies. He notes 50 to 60 personal messages after a two week vacation and cites traffic and planning issues as ongoing concerns.
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Jim Grimes
Grimes
Sally Murphy
Planning Commission
Fourth Street
East Street
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