Weather Forecast Shows Hot Humid Week Ahead
A large stationary high over the Atlantic Seaboard brings hot humid conditions across the region. Western Maryland counties expect partly sunny hazy heat with 90 to 95 high and 68 to 74 lows. Maryland mountains warm with highs in the 30s. farm forecast shows southwest winds near 10 mph and drying conditions through Friday. sunshine near 50 percent through Thursday.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Maryland
Carroll
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Washington
Cumberland
Hawa Don Ae
Wal Het
Cakisahe
Westminster
David Leakes
Frederick County Targets DC Convention Families with Country Tours
Frederick County tourism officials seek private convention planners to bring families of DC convention goers for day trips and themed tours. Officials say travelers often extend visits to enjoy cheaper group rates, dairy farms, covered bridges, solar mills, farming experiences, antiquing, and country dining.
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D.C
Frederick County
Washington, D.C
Sonia Maher
Tourism Council
Washington
Ms. Maher
TCFC
Rural tourism boosts Frederick County visits and jobs
Ms. Maher highlights expanded information centers with brochures on rural services attracting highway travelers to small towns. Cheaper food and hotel options extend stays, boosting travel spending. Local tourism supports 1,671 travel jobs, up from 1,558, and total payroll rises to $14.1 million from $12.5 million.
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Frederick County
Protests intensify as South Africa confronts unrest
Black students mob a teacher accused of informant activity while a railroad officer fires into rioters, killing a man. An explosion injures 32 at the University of the Witwatersrand as Desmond Tutu urges reform amid a state of emergency and ongoing clashes. Police fire birdshot in six townships, and rioting sparks arrests in Durban as fears rise from last week’s deadly violence.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
University of the Witwatersrand
Desmond Tutu
P.W. Botha
South Alica
Durban
Jurors Named in Defense Shooting Case
Davis testified that after the shooting he broke the pistol and five shells fell out. Dent said he wanted to talk but denied taking weapons and claimed he raised his hands as a shot was fired. Jurors listed include Powell, Woodward, Morgan, Collins, Matthews, McCusker, Vizas, Corbin, Rudy, McCall, Harris, Neal, with alternate Newmann.
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Dent
Davis
John I. Powell
Lee M. Woodward
Paul T. Morgan
Susan P. Collins
Patricia §. Matthews
Janette McCusker
Michael J. Vizas
Amy E. Corbin
Alan F. Rudy
Keith R. McCall
John C. Harris
Lawrence R. Neal
J. Stephen Newmann
Chemical leak prompts halt of aldicarb production at institute
Mayor Roark said Carbide identified the chemical as UCON after a 2000 gallon tank leak. Pressure built and a relief valve opened, with fumes lingering over an hour. Officials paused all aldicarb solution manufacture while seeking full understanding of steam induced reaction that blew three gaskets. Safer Emergency Systems questioned the tracking system's fit for aldicarb.
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Mike Roark
Carbide
UCON
Roark
Mike Lipscomb
Epps
Institute
Gary Galenas
Safer Emergency Systems
Westlake Village
Calif
Aldicarb
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George B. Delaplaine Jr
Myron W. Randoll
Marlene B. Young
George E. Rendell
Edward M. Goydes
Edward F. Mall
Gayle Pryor
Philip W. Hammond
William H. Main Jr
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Patrick Street
P.O
Montgomery County
Maryland Ave
Rockville
News Matters
National Weather Service
Central Gulf
Midwest
Warne
FORD
Tee
Frederick Motor Company
Waverley Drive
Frederick, MD
Baltimore
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania
Ind
Saran
Sharpwriter
Neutrogna
Colgate
Johnson & Johnson
Antietam Pharmacy
Opossumtown Pike
Mercer's Pharmacy
N. Market St. Frederick
Ultra Krazy
KRAZY
Bemadryi
Bausch & Lomb
Polident
Walkersville Pharmacy
Frederick St. Walkersville
Thurmont Pharmacy
E. Main St
Thurmont
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