Witmer given life plus 10 years for two murders
Daren Witmer, 24, convicted of murdering William Clinton McSherry Jr. and another Frederick resident, received life without parole plus 10 years after admitting to both killings. The court, while noting his violence, said only the governor can pardon him.
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Witmer
Daren Witmer
Frederick County
Frederick
Franklin Stillrich
G. Edward Dwyer
Dwyer
West Patrick Street
William Clinton McSherry Jr
East Second Street
McSherry
Mr. McSherry
Frederick Memorial Hospital
James McSherry
Developer to relocate 16 sycamore trees at Tuscarora Knolls
After a Tuesday meeting with city officials the High lands at Tuscarora Knolls developer agreed to remove 16 sycamore trees planted over a waterline in the neighborhood. By early afternoon the trees were removed and a landscaping crew planned to plant them elsewhere in the development. The city refused to waver, citing city code and the risk to the waterline. Mayor Jim Grimes said the trees must come out and officials had threatened fines previously.
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Highlands
Tuscarora Knolls
Jim Grimes
Joseph Nason
Aoki Homes
State Farm Insurance
Nason
Mr. Nason
Gary Hessong
Hessong
Grimes
Bob Bishop
Ruppert Landscaping
Last gasps of Beryl threaten heavy county rain
The National Weather Service warns Tropical Storm Beryl may drop 1 to 3 inches of rain in Frederick County today through tomorrow. A flash flood watch is in effect for small streams near Md 26 and Israel's Creek while rivers are not expected to flood. City officials urge caution as heat and hazy conditions persist into the weekend with mid 90s highs and possible afternoon storms.
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Beryl
National Weather Service
Frederick County
Public Safety
John Croneburg
MD. 26
Israel's Creek
Droneburg
Terry Poole
Poole
Maryland
Penny Shortage Affects Frederick Safeway Store
At Frederick's Safeway Bruce Huffer reports a month long penny shortage as a local bank only provides $25 in coins every three days. The store posted a sign asking customers to bring in pennies, noting most customers deliver wrapped change and see mutual benefit in clearing clutter while aiding cash registers.
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Frederick
Safeway
Bruce Huffer
Momentum shifts toward passage of anti crime bill
In Washington AP reports momentum grows for a troubled 33 billion anti crime bill. Vice President Gore promises compromises to win Republican support as Clinton and House leaders alter language. Republicans express cautious optimism for action before lawmakers depart.
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Washington
al Gore
Clinton
House
White House
Dee Dee Myers
Newt Gingrich
Georgia
Mall to allot 150 parking spots for commuters
Crown American announces up to 150 spaces at FSK Mall for commuters. Spots will be marked and spread across the lot and usable once Frederick County approval and rail service extension to Frederick City are secured. Details remain pending final authorization and arrangements.
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FSK Mall
Francis Scott Key Mall
Crown American Corporation
Maryland Rail
Frederick City
Crown American
Christine Menna
Frederick County
Ms. Menna
Shady Grove Metro
Montgomery County
MD. 144
Robert Stevenson
Dele
Public school principals warn overcrowding harms learning
Frederick County principals told the Future Growth and School Schedule Advisory Committee that overcrowding makes schools impersonal unsafe and stressful as enrollments rise. They urged space for new programs and cited floating teachers with carts as a visual aid while noting insufficient classrooms hinder services like special education.
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Frederick County
Bartlett Hopes to Change How Congress Works
Roscoe Bartlett argues for a self applying bill that makes Congress follow the laws it passes. He cites a recently passed House measure co signed by him as evidence of progress. The piece notes a long standing friction between the legislative and executive branches.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Congress
House
Republic
Clagett’s political path shows learning to lose before win
Frederick veteran Galen Clagett, 52, reflects on his string of campaigns. He says losing early taught perspective and the voter’s primacy. His first race in 1969, the city’s first primary for the Board of Aldermen, narrowed the gap by seven votes but lost the general by about 100 ballots. Continued on Page A-4.
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Galen Clagett
Frederick County
Mr. Clagett
Frederick
Weather and features tease on Frederick News Post
The report notes showers or thunderstorms tapering tonight with lows in the 60s and Thursday highs in the mid 80s. It mentions a weather map on page and features on literature and cooking for home plates by Orioles wives, with pages B-1 and Ea-1.
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Orioles
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