County bond rating upgraded by Fitch to AA plus
A New York investment company boosted the county’s rating after a delegation’s presentation last week. Fitch upgraded the county to AA plus, aiming to secure lower borrowing costs on the $95 million capital bonds to be sold competitively Aug. 31. County officials cited stronger development and favorable demographics among factors.
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New York
Oenaoe
Patty Barney
Fitch CS
Whip County
Barney
Fitch
Ms. Barney
Standard and Poor's
Moody's
HDC toughens stance on vinyl siding in historic district
Frederick Historic District Commission clashes with renovation for vinyl siding and vinyl windows on a 19th century building at 103 E. Sixth St. The commission warned against replacing original materials despite lead concerns, noting loss of integrity and urging preservation over vinyl options.
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Frederick
John Turgeon
Lawton
HDC
Robin Zick
Jay Tilden
HBC
Tilden
All Saints Street
Moderate tornado pounds Frederick area on Saturday
The National Weather Service confirms a moderate tornado about 100 yards wide struck Frederick Saturday afternoon, traversing roughly three miles before dissipating. Damage assessments by Barbara Watson and Jule Arthur show common F1 features, with trees snapped and properties damaged in Abbington Farms Eastview Shookstown and Fort Detrick. Cleanup began Sunday, with power restored to all Allegany Power customers by Monday evening and debris removal underway citywide.
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Frederick
National Weather Service
Jule Arthur
Barbara Watson
Weather Agency
Ms Watson
Sterling
Arthur
Abbington Farms
Eastview
Shookstown
Fort Detrick
City and County Public Works
Frederick County
Allegheny Power
Veteran seeks full pension and disability amid Capitol Hill trek
Dan Pettigrew, a 68 year old Midletown resident and retired Navy officer, marched through Congress visiting all 435 House offices to push for HH 303 to allow retired veterans to receive both full pension and disability benefits.
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Middletown
Dan Pettigrew
Capitol Hill
Congress
House of Representatives
Pettigrew
Emmitsburg Ambulance Co Reforms After Poor Response
In Emmitsburg the ambulance company faced severe response problems last year with volunteers overburdened by duties and internal clashes. Chief Ann Messner admitted delays affected most daytime calls, drawing citizen complaints and threats of losing dispatch rights without a corrective plan from the Frederck County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association led by Lowman Keeney as they pressed for action.
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Emmitsburg
Emmitsburg Ambulance Co
Ann Messner
Frederick County
Messner
Frederck County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Lowman Keeney
Keeney
Asso
State official foresees drivers outpacing roads
An Annapolis state official warned a transportation commission that current highway capacity may lag as miles driven rise. The official explained lane miles grow slowly while overall traffic increases, signaling potential bottlenecks in the state's future mobility plan.
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Annapolis
Porcari
Peledraaipe Aa Tel Pep
Busence Bend
Parca
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