Walkersville considers ethics ordinance and heritage plans
Walkersville town commissioners weigh a proposed ethics ordinance to curb conflicts of interest and prohibit self dealings. They also discuss forming the Heritage Farm Preservation Society to fund park restoration, sell artist Barry Richardson prints for 50 dollars each, with 2600 prints produced, proceeds aiding Heritage Farm Park restoration. The centennial Sept 7 events include a picnic, square dancing, and the town’s largest fireworks display yet.
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Heritage Farm Preservation Society
Heritage Farm
Barry Richardson
Hertage Farm Park
Walkersville
Vaughn Zinmerman
Former Bucheimer firm tied to bank fraud case ends federal probe
Former Bucheimer involved in leather gun holsters signs and cases traces back to 1884 near Frederick airport. The firm passed through Bucheimer family, VW era, Tandy Crads, Harry Nelson, then Brauer Brothers Manufacturing. Nelson convicted on 12 counts of bank fraud. 51 months concurrent. Smith testified. DOJ says convictions close federal probe into Bucheimer.
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Burhemer
Frederick
Fire policy debate on authority for Berahams group
Central Times reports a dispute over who sets fire ground operations and dispatch rules. Commissioner Bruce Reeder favors advisory review by the Department of Fire and Rescue, while Public Safety Director John Croneburg opposes department heads reporting to the group and questions bylaws not yet approved by the county. The attorney notes the association can only advise on fire and rescue personnel standards.
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Berahams
Titbunes FC
Ammissioner
Bruce Reeder
Department of Fire and Rescue Etl Ices
Associatn
Gail Bowerman
Ganley
Association
Lke
Public Safety
John Croneburg
Symbol of new trade pact bridges U.S.-Mexico border
HARLINGEN Texas AP A half finished bridge near here symbolizes growing cross border links between the United States and 16 southern neighbors. The Free Trade Bridge would be the region s first new span in four decades and aims to spur border town development as talks on lowering trade barriers advance. Officials say the project reflects a broader wave of improvements, including highway expansions, new international bridges, and expanded customs facilities, spurring anticipated 10 to 15 percent annual cross border traffic growth. Local business leaders expect benefits whether or not a signed pact is finalized and retailers have already opened south Texas stores amid the move.
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Harlingen
Texas
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande Valley
Ricardo Solis
Harlingen Industrial Foundation
South Texas
Canada
Washington
San Antonio
Laredo
Customs Service
Mexco
Pablo Noriega
Brownsville
Economic Development Council
Institute For International Trade At
Laredo State University
City restaurateurs seek clearer liquor and entertainment rules
Downtown restaurateurs told the city there is no compelling interest to limit liquor sale percentages but external factors like fighting and public urination matter. They urged a clearer definition of entertainment and the mayor and Board agreed to revisit the proposal, aiming for action in September. The council also rejected deferring bonding for Main Farm developers, signaling possible partial or phased bonding for road improvements along Md 26 as 177 homes are built.
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Page al
Theatele
Restaurateurs
MD 26
Senate approves home buyer credit with IRA limits
The Senate backed a tax break for home purchases up to 2500 dollars for buyers who have not owned a home in three years and purchase after July 27. The plan links the credit to restricting deductible IRAs for the wealthiest 4 percent, financing the measure within a 325 billion dollar tax bill aimed at job creation and tax reforms.
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Washington
Senate
Bush
Bob Packwood
National Association of Home Builders
Internal Revenue Service
New Market Considers Land Use Plan Despite Quiet Meeting
At a Wednesday town meeting in New Market residents offered little public comment on the draft land use plan. The mayor and town council plan a workshop on the plan next month while approving bids to restore Main Street fountain. Mayor Shaw mourns former town treasurer Paul Zimmerman and praises his work. Bicentennial committee reports treasury near 30.
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Frank Shaw
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