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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1984
Page
1
Storms across Maryland flood roads and basements stranding residents. About 400 people evacuated along Wills Creek near Cumberland after heavy rains overflowed the creek. Residents returned home by 10 p.m. Monday as the area faced a third day of intense understorms.
TV listings and weather map details from Inside The News outline programs for viewing and local forecast patterns. The compact card notes broadcast selections for audiences and a regional weather synopsis informing daily plans.
Becky Brashear previews the upcoming Montgomery Fair focusing on farming activities and the contest for the fair queen. The report highlights preparations, expected events, and community interest in the agricultural showcase.
A weak low pressure area off the southeast coast brings clouds and showers. Western Maryland cities forecast showers and possible thunderstorms with highs around 70s and lows near 70s. Maryland mountains see scattered showers through Wednesday, with cooler nights. Farm forecast shows easterly winds under 1 mph to Wednesday and dry conditions remain poor. Yesterday temperatures ranged Frederick 90, Cumberland 78, Hagerstown 93, Oakland 83, Westminster 70.
Frederick County's registered voters rose to 51,485 by July 31, a sharp gain amid a 12 percent population rise to 127,510. The increase outpaces growth in population and reflects a nationwide push by groups to register new voters. Despite low May turnout, experts note more registrants tend to vote, with presidential elections likely to accelerate registrations.
Glade Manor I residents petition county to halt Glade Manor II permits until stormwater problems in their neighborhood are resolved. They report flooded basements, soft ditches, and high water velocity after rain, urging upgrade of the existing stormwater system before further development.
Freder ick Planning Commission approved construction of a 96 bed nursing home later expanding to 240 beds to form Barbara Fritchie Retirement Center. The two story red brick facility on 11 acres behind the Odd Fellows Home off East Street will be built by Perini Construction with 4 cottage-style options, maid and elder care services, and social events. A $4.8 million Frederick County backed IRB funds the initial build, with option to buy 88 surrounding acres.
Gray skies and rain linger as a weak east coast storm draws moisture off the ocean. National Weather Service warns of continued showers this week while area rainfall totals top normal, with Braddock Heights 4.63 inches and Frederick 2.85 inches reported for Thursday.
A Union Bridgeman admitted Tuesday murdering Ronald Earl Dick Sr. and Gordon Chester Stottlemyer by firing five shots. Dick, 39, was killed in his pickup with his 10-year-old son nearby. Stottlemyer died trying to intervene. Bell faces life plus 30 years and agreed to drop assault charges. The weapon remains missing.
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