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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1991
Page
4
Firefighters evacuated Russell Brightwell after an early morning blaze trapped in the attic of a Brunswick home. The fire, likely electrical, was confined to the attic with no injuries among residents in three apartments. The Riverside Restaurant on the first floor was closed and will reopen Wednesday.
City police leadership face questions on gear and vehicle needs during a meeting. Maj. Richard Ashton declined attendance and noted the SWAT team requests drive purchases. Cars may be secured via court forfeitures, and Capt. Pierce Stine Jr. will draft recommendations to revise the operations manual. Cooperation with the sheriff’s office includes allowed information exchanges.
Frederick County officials disclosed that the top five highway priorities remain unchanged as funds lag. The list includes the bypass at Middletown and Braddock Heights as the leading project, with plans for East Street Frederick City, a Walser Drive interchange with I 70, Md. 75 upgrades, Md. 85 widening, and Md. 484 in Brunswick. Several projects were delayed due to lack of state money, including the Woodsboro bypass and Md. 26 reconstructions.
Mount Airy officials put off action on a proposed home occupation ordinance after council members criticized the draft. The plan would classify home businesses as minor or major based on activity and employees, with major requiring appeals board approval. The delay follows dissatisfaction with Prestige Cable service and consideration of Frederick Cablevision expansion.
State Police reported a man aboard a boat with two women near the Lake Linganore dam was pushed overboard after an altercation. He swam to shore and went home, while rescuers from New Market Walkersville Woodsboro and Juniors searched after he failed to surface.
Crowell and Baker asked for a one year extension on the West Patrick Street commercial project across from the courthouse. The design and site plan approved in 1990 received the extra time due to weak economic conditions and hopes for improved tenant demand as the economy recovers.
Police report the Virginia woman and an unidentified victim may resemble a couple seen nearby. A local informant identified the pair via photos and said the woman was relieved it was not them. Investigators pursue leads with no FBI fingerprints yet received. cause of death undetermined.
Mrs Haines described a Maryland State Police trooper delivering a subpoena and offering no details. Burgess Crumy called the development a surprise, while Crum and wastewater operator Richard Priddey said they had no idea why the state subpoenaed the records.
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