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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1997
Page
3
Dredging on the Potomac River will begin in Brunswick over the next few days to remove buildup from storms and floods. The boat ramp under the Md 17 bridge will be closed during work. use the Brunswick Campsite ramp. Volunteers are sought to fill sandbags, call City Hall at 301-s84 7500.
Frederick County commissioners back a river navigator to aid funding for Potomac projects while critics fear private property loss. U S Senator Sarbanes pushes Potomac as a heritage river with support from some officials. Public comment closes today with nominations due in December and ten rivers chosen in January.
Police arrested David W. Gruber an 18 year old of Keymar and a 16 year old Keymar youth after they confronted a resident on Glade Road with two baseball bats and knives. Gruber faced second degree assault possession of a concealed deadly weapon and possession of a deadly weapon with intent to injure charges. The juvenile was charged with assault and released to his parents.
President Clinton marked his 51st birthday with a simple celebration focusing on health and gratitude. He spent part of the day with family before attending a private dinner at the Martha's Vineyard estate of actors Mary Steenburgen and Ted Danson. He told reporters he is thankful and happy, then continued vacation activities on the island.
Phones ring at Confederate Air Force office as Wings of Freedom Air Show nears with ticket and parking inquiries. Show leaders plan daylight flights only, weather watch tight, and traffic detours from Bailes Lane from 7 a.m. to post show to ease congestion. Police direct exit routes from fairgrounds to keep streets moving.
Maryland lottery numbers drawn Tuesday night include Pick 3 8 3 5 Pick 4 1 0 4 4 Bonus Match 5 10 15 16 21 32 Bonus 4 drawn Tuesday afternoon Pick 3 5 2 4 Pick 4 5 6 5 2 Frederick observers urged to avoid pulling off the road near South Jefferson Street West Patrick Street Motter Avenue or North Market Sheriff Jim Hagg warns against watching from roadways while Maryland State Police plan extra troopers to keep ramps clear to prevent accidents during traffic in the air show period Lt Joning notes the same safety goal on interstates.
Occasional rain and possible afternoon thunderstorms, highs mid to upper 60s. Rain likely tonight tapering to scattered showers with lows around 60s. Thursday partly sunny with afternoon showers. highs mid to upper 70s. Extended outlook shows variable clouds, morning showers, and mainly 70s with clear to partly cloudy conditions through Sunday.
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