Heat wave ends as rain moves in
Rain showers moved into parts of Frederick County ending a sweltering week and bringing cooler air and lower humidity. Temperatures dropped about 11 degrees in 24 hours, with a strong breeze making the weekend comfortable though damp. National Weather Service says precipitation lasts through Monday. Allegheny Power reports increased usage but no shortage anticipated. one neighborhood noted.
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Frederick County
National Weather Service
Weather Channel
Frederick
Jay Mason
Allegheny Power
Mason
Shoppers hit stores ready for tax break
Area shoppers flocked to stores Friday as a week of no sales tax began. The tax free period runs Aug. 10 through 16 across Maryland outlets including Rugged Warehouse. Managers said stores stayed open later to handle crowds as customers planned back to school purchases.
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Ional Med
Rugged Warehouse
Debbie Skaggs
Frederick
Jefferson Street
Maryland
Jailing sex offenders better, panel claims
A panel argues harsher confinement for sex offenders is necessary. Ms Hecht notes a persistent small but dangerous group should not be released into society. She warns even life sentences could be unworkable if courts raise the bar too high, risking release of many predators.
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Hecht
Historic panel OKs proposals for 12 buildings
The Frederick Town Historic District Commission approved key elements of a plan to build 12 three story offices and townhouses at 14 East All Saints Street on a currently undeveloped site. Buckeye Development managing partner Ed Smariga said the East Street extension will tie into South Street, enabling future openings as planned. The HDC granted unanimous level I approval of the conceptual proposal.
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Frederick Town
All Saints Street
E. All Saints St
Berartt
Ereboven
Lake Ah
Buckeye Development
Ed Smariga
East Street
South Street
Smarigation
HDC
Mechanics cars suffer from heat
Mechanic staff report rising temperatures impair vehicle performance as heat waves strain engines radiators and battery systems. Experts warn drive belt wear and cooling inefficiencies may increase breakdown risk during peak heat periods.
Obituary and sports note for Randall Jones
Former Johnson standout Randall Jones is highlighted in a brief obituary and sports item. The notice notes his achievements and ties to Johnson High, with additional context about his impact on local sports programs and community life.
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Johnson
Randall Jones
Five percent of tobacco settlement funds go to prevention
A national study finds only about 5 percent of the 1998 tobacco settlement money is directed to smoking prevention through 2002. States use the rest for budget gaps, debt service, or programs unrelated to tobacco, sparking political criticism and calls for earmarking funds to curb smoking.
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Austin
Texas
Theate Saere
National Conference of State Legislatures
Tennessee
North Dakota
Mississippi
Michael Moore
New York Times
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