Half million flee inland as Bonnie hits coast
The Atlantic coast faced heavy winds and rain as Hurricane Bonnie neared land, with more than 500000 people ordered to evacuate. Winds near 100 mph lashed coastal areas near Wilmington, as forecasters predicted the storm’s heart, about 115 mph, could reach the Cape Fear River mouth between noon and 2 pm. Over 330000 evacuees left North Carolina islands and about 200000 more, including 120000 tourists, exited South Carolina’s northern coastal counties. Virginia declared a state of emergency with no evacuations.
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Wilmington
N.C
Atlantic
Bonnie
Cape Fear River
Doug Hoehler
National Weather Service
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Billy Gilmore
Ocean
North Myrtle Beach
Red Cross Prepares for Bonnie's Aftermath in Maryland
The American Red Cross gears up for Hurricane Bonnie with flood and wind risks in Maryland. Susan James, co-chair of Disaster Services, says a 15-person disaster team is mobilizing resources and volunteers to handle potential damage and shelter needs.
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Bonnie
Maryland
American Red Cross
Susan James
The
Red Cross
Panel investigates police conduct in Frederick neighborhoods
City Police Citizens Assessment Panel uses disguises to observe confrontations and collect complaints against officers. Members Denise West Charlene Edmonds and Pat McKee say field visits in black neighborhoods help uncover patterns of force while avoiding bias. They note complaints are often handled internally and urge proper channels for grievances. The panel reviews force incidents by number only, seeking independent insights before presenting findings to Police Chief Raffensberger.
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City Police Citizens Assessment Panel
Frederick
James Seale
Denise West
Charlene Edmonds
Pat McKee
Ms. Edmonds
Ms. West
HRC
Seale
Dri
Ray Raffensberger
Seniors may win break on County property taxes
Frederick County commissioners consider state legislation to freeze elderly residents' property tax assessments. Eligible owners 65 and older with income under 50,000 and 10 years ownership could see tax bills stay level unless rate changes. New assessments apply only on transfer. deferral of tax increases exists under 1992 Maryland code.
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Frederick County
National Association of Federal Retired Employees
Browning
Ilona Hogan
Maryland
Kennel approved amid resident opposition near Frederick landfill
The Frederick County Board of Appeals unanimously granted a special exception for a kennel with up to 200 dogs and cats near Reich’s Ford Road, despite two hours of resident testimony. The approval includes outdoor hours 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and initial 100 runs, pending health department septic adequacy.
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Frederick
Stann Jr
Frederick County
James
Karla Maynes
Buckingham
Bartonsville Road
Ms. Maynes
Pennsylvania
Frederick grads struggle in college math, SOAR report says
The SOAR report shows 38 percent of Frederick County Class of 1996 graduates who took college prep needed math help before college courses, worse than 41 percent in Washington County and above a state average of 25 percent. Local officials dispute county comparisons and note FCC influence on results.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Washington County
Jack Dale
FCC
Stephen Hess
Maryland Higher Education Commission
Dale
Formaldehyde Leak Forces Mount Airy Evacuations
A leaking 55 gallon formaldehyde drum in a tractor trailer caused police to evacuate nearby businesses along Md 27 and the Interstate 70 interchange in Mount Airy. Traffic on Md 27 and Penn Shop Boat was halted while responders secured the scene. The driver pulled off from I 70 around 8:30 am. the wind carried fumes north. No injuries reported.
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Mount Airy
Interstate 70
MD. 27
Howard Beaubien
Four County
Exxon
Penn Shop Boat
Beaubien
Maryland
Mountaindale area may lose water to 12 homes
Contamination problem could force the city to cut water to twelve Mountaindale residences. Officials warn of health risks and urge residents to conserve while tests determine cleanup steps. The notice underscores municipal impact on local households and public services.
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Mountaindale
On-site parking rules waived for Carroll Creek project
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a six story 90000 square foot Carroll Creek office and retail center to be built without on site parking. Patrons and staff will use 275 spaces in the Court Street garage via a pedestrian walkway linking the garage to the building.
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Carroll Creek
Court and
Market Streets
Board of Zoning Appeals
Court Street
S. Market St
Jerry Mooman
Greater Frederick Development Corp
Mooman
Frederick County
Carroll Creek Linear Park
Citizens Way
Grimes and Mackintosh Inc. Commercial
Marc Silverman Companies LLC
Gaithersburg
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