Frederick plans new wastewater plant to fix old issues
Frederick mayor says a new seven million gallon wastewater plant will retain similar capacity to the current facility but fix odor problems, flooding vulnerability, and lax state requirements. Plant operations in July met stricter standards, with odor and industrial waste challenges expected to improve under construction, funded 75 percent by federal money and 12.5 percent by the state.
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Jim Shaw
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Woman held on murder charges admits helping dispose of body
A Frederick woman, Sharon Louise White, 22, admitted helping her husband dispose of the body of his stepsister Debra Ann White King at a preliminary hearing in Frederick County. White was held for Circuit Court trial on first and second degree murder charges and conspiracy to murder. Her husband Paul White, 37, remains jailed with a hearing set for Aug. 25.
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Officials probe possible case of whooping cough
Maryland faces a major outbreak of whooping cough with 22 cases in five months. A 2 month old in Frederick County shows clinical evidence of the disease while awaiting lab confirmation. Doctor Schipper notes coughing with strangling as a key symptom and pediatric care has the infant recovering.
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Frederick County
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John McAvinue
State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Cease fire holds as Habib nears Beirut deal end siege
Lebanese prime minister says U S envoy Habib has enough elements to finish an agreement halting Israel's air assault on west Beirut. Talks followed meetings with PLO intermediaries as 13 more bodies were found, raising the toll to 169 from Thursday’s 11 hour attack.
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U.S
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Beirut
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Jerusalem
Elias Sarkis
Shafik Wazzan
Reagan
Israel
Banks Lower Prime Rate Amid Federal Rate Cuts
Four major banks reduced their prime lending rate by a half point to 14.5 percent following the Federal Reserve move lowering its discount rate to 10.5 percent. Bank leaders cite easing money costs as justification for lowering rates as other rates shift downward.
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John R. Torell
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New York
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Mellon Bank
Pittsburgh
Diplomatic battle planned over Falklands sovereignty
Falkland Islands Council member says Argentina will wage a diplomatic war to gain sovereignty after defeat in war. John Cheek and Tony Blake travel to New York to defend Britain's claim before the U.N. Committee on Decolonization, insisting the garrison will deter invasion while diplomacy proceeds.
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Falkland Islands
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New York
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Falklands
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Reagan pushes $98.9 billion tax bill during Camp David weekend
President Reagan retreats to Camp David in Maryland to lobby Congress for the 98.9 billion tax increase he says is vital to his economic plan. About 15 lawmakers are invited to a Sunday meeting as he works on a major speech and presses for passage.
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Reagan
Maryland
White House
Camp David
Pete Roussel
Vernon Stup built a business from a truck and work
News-Post writer Marg Fouche profiles Vernon Stup whose start with a truck, enthusiasm, and hard work led to a successful business venture. The piece highlights grit and entrepreneurial spirit in a local profile.
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Marg Fouche
Vernon Stup
Dottie Lambdin
Domaki Lambro
Laxmidas Master
India
Murray Olderman
Weather Outlook for Western Maryland and Regions
Mostly sunny today with high around 70s to 80s and pleasant conditions. Fair tonight with 55 to 60 degrees. Sunday brings sunny and warm weather with highs near 85 in western Maryland and 80s along the ocean beaches, with mid 70s inland.
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