ACLU to Challenge Frederick Loitering Law
The Maryland ACLU seeks repeal of Frederick’s loitering ordinance, calling it unconstitutional while city officials defend its legality as similar statutes in Maryland courts have upheld. The group argues the law targets marginalized groups and could criminalize ordinary public activity without clear standards.
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ACLU
Amerian Civil Liberties Union
Frederick
Maryland Cour of Appeals
Ronald Young
Maryland Aclu
Stuart Comstock- Gay
C. Christopher Brown
Comstock-Gay
U.S. Supreme Court
Cumberland
Civil Liberties Group
Richard J. Ashton
Court of Appeals
Ashton
The
Pocomoke City
Water fines for Adamstown firm barred by statute
Trans-Tech Inc. cannot be fined 890000 for 136 waste discharge violations around Adamstown because the one year statute of limitations expired. Health officials suspected contamination of about half the wells. Local legislators pledged to seek funding for a town water system, with state officials to explore grants or loans. A funding plan will be reviewed in Winchester Hall with state officials and local representatives.
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Adamstown
Trans-Tech Inc
George H. Littrell, Jr
D-Frederick
Citizens
Littrell
Than &0
Annapolis
State Office of Environmental Programs
Winchester Hall
Police fire on Soweto crowd in turmoil leaves multiple dead
In Soweto overnight clashes amid rent boycott protests police shot at a crowd of about 300 at a liquor store barricade, killing eight in one night and injuring many. Reports say a Soweto councilor was hacked to death and another council house burned. police also faced gunfire and a guard fired in panic. Official figures remain unconfirmed as the state reports eight deaths and dozens wounded with more fatalities possible.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Aee Eeee Ane
Soweto
Firck
Soweto Council
State Bureau For Information
Bureau
Council
Sowetan
Sydenham Mikhwanazi
Sigfriend Manthata
Silas Tshabalala
Weather outlook for Western Maryland with cooler temperatures
Evening showers and thunderstorms fade tonight as cooler air settles in lowering lows to 65. Thursday will be partly sunny, breezy, and cooler with highs around 75. Includes map and weather notes from Western Maryland. Words of Wisdom quotes a proverb about strength like tea from The Irish Digest.
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Maryland
Frederick County Adopts Transportation Development Plan
Frederick County commissioners approved a 161 page plan by Ecosometrics to expand Frederick City's bus service and add cross county routes. The plan calls for eight buses, a joint City-County Transportation Commission, a full time transportation coordinator, a Freder ick City transit terminal, and car pool initiatives funded by modest local contributions and potential state and federal grants.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Bethesda-based
Ecosometrics Inc
Frederick City
Raymond V. Barnes Jr
Jeanne Bussard Workshop
Francis Scott Key
Barnes
Maryland
Washington County
Hagerstown
Washingt
Baltimore
Frederic D
Fresh vegetables scarce at Soup Kitchen and Rescue Mission
Fresh vegetables are in short supply at the Soup Kitchen and Rescue Mission due to drought. Reverend Charles C. Shell and Paula McDonough note lack of sweet corn and fresh produce this year while the kitchen staff works with limited supplies. Geraldine Williams mentions tomatoes for chili as volunteers provide what they can, including fresh green beans and carrots.
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Soup Kitchen
Philip
Charles C. Shell
Union
Paula McDonough
Atermant
Frederick
McDonough
Leath
Geraldine Williams
Adult students drive FCC back to school crowd surge
Frederick Community College reports its highest enrollment since 1982 with 2900+ students registered and adults making up about two thirds of the student body. Most enroll part time after 5 pm, and 12 or fewer credits are common. Late registration extends to Sept 5 with a $5 fee.
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FCC
Frederick Community College
Jim Horton
Boltos
Frederick County
Botton
Holton As
Holton
Maryland Educational Television
Tve
Maryland College of the Air
Hostos San
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