Felix Lingers Offshore as Ocean City Waits
In its second day near the Maryland coast, Hurricane Felix stood about 300 miles northeast of Cape Hatteras with 75 mph winds. Forecasters predicted little movement, tropical storm warnings ended but a hurricane watch remained for Maryland and Delaware coasts as residents and visitors endure windy, sand whipped conditions and store boards come down.
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Ocean City
Felix Pues
Felix
Cape Hatteras
Maryland
Delaware
Clay Stamp
City OKs 25 year comprehensive plan
Frederick city officials approved a 25 year comprehensive plan after years of meetings led by planning director James Schmersahl. Mayor Jim Grimes praised staff and volunteers and noted ongoing traffic disruptions as road projects move forward on Shookstown Road and McCain Drive while two replacement store prospects await negotiations.
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Frederick
James Schmersahl
Jim Grimes
Cen
Jim
Carmack-Jay’s
Grimes
Shookstown Road
McCain Drive
Schmersahl
FOP
Picketing Police Demand Pay and Safety in Frederick
More than two dozen Frederick police officers and supporters protested outside City Hall on Thursday night to press for bargaining gains. Signs urged funding for public safety over real estate, and officials faced the impasse cited by the FOP criticizing unilateral terms under the current mayor.
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Frederick
City Hall
FOF
FOP
FDP
Fraternal Order of Police
Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Picketing Returns as Frederick Police and City Clash in 1982
The Frederick Police union again confronts city officials in 1982 over binding arbitration sick leave and collective bargaining. About 30 off duty officers plus families picketed city hall on June 10. Former leaders recall the 1982 fight and note issues persist in 1995.
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Frederick
City Hall
Andrew ‘Baum
FOP
Mr. Baum
North Market Street
Richard
Jim Grimes
Sally Murphy
Jim
FDP
Campground Host Recalls Bear Visits at Ingham Falls Park
THURMONT campers at Ingham Falls State Park report a bear stealing popcorn from a camp, with Marvin Coffey, a five nights a week campground host, recounting the incident and noting ongoing bear sightings. Ranger Bill Miller and others describe anxious reactions as a raccoon also disrupts campsites.
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Thurmont
Ingham Falls State Park
Marvin Coffey
Coffey
The
Wild Kingdom
Mr. Coffey
Cunningham Falls State Park
Freon Phaseout Drives Up Auto A/C Costs
As freon R-12 is phased out for ozone protection, prices soar. Glenn Schweitzer at Glenn's Auto Service in Frederick charges 13 dollars per pound, while nearby shops demand 18 dollars or more. Replacing with R-134a requires system modifications, and schools report continued R-12 availability for now.
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Glenn
Highland Street
Frederick
Glenn Schweitzer
School board head criticizes lack of advance notice on appointment plan
Frederick County School Board President James Cartlidge on Thursday condemned the county commissioners for failing to give advance notice about seeking the power to appoint a majority of the school board. He said no one claimed poor performance and urged upfront communication before changes. The appointment proposal was among items the commissioners decided Tuesday.
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Frederick County Commissioners
Board of Education
Cartlidge
Mr. Cartlidge
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