Clinton Says Hope Alive in America Campaign Opens
President Clinton launches a 67 day campaign blitz promising a new century of tax cuts and renewal. He accepts renomination amid a raucous Democratic convention and plans a bus tour through Missouri Illinois Kentucky and Tennessee with Al Gore.
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Hecht says Democrats woo disaffected voters in Chicago
Frederick County delegate Sue Hecht reports behind the scenes at the Democratic National Convention. She cites workshops and caucuses that inspire outreach to undecided and disaffected voters, including a focus on women and working families. She praises Democratic moves on the minimum wage and economic policy.
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Metal worker Steve Kent Jr Bends Sheet Metal on Roof
Steve Kent Jr. is pictured bending sheet metal as roofers work on a building near East Street on Thursday afternoon.
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Ambulance Billing Program Ends In Frederick County
The Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Co will stop billing patients for service after the pilot ends on September 1 as Frederick County Commissioners vote to halt the program pending a countywide decision. The pilot, extended from August, aims to let a task force finish a merits report though the rescue association committee has not formally reviewed it.
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Community mourns good Samaritan in Middletown
Russell Cerminaro, 55, died while helping two teenage girls stranded by a disabled car along Old Hagerstown Road. He had been volunteering at the Confederate Air Force weekend air show and was on his way home. Friends praise him as a jack of all trades who capped his drama program work by videotaping a school production. The accident also involves a 29-year-old man charged with negligent driving and two 16-year-old girls. The community honors his life as his family copes with loss.
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MARC train extension to Frederick delayed seven months
The planned MARC commuter link into Frederick faces at least a seven month delay due to stalled talks between CSX and the Mass Transit Administration. The $50 million, 135 mile project to Point of Rocks cannot finish before July 1999 at the earliest. Maryland pays CSX $15 million annually for track use under an agreement that expired last October and has been extended meanwhile.
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Weinberg hires Jade Wu at 60 thousand salary for arts center
Frederick's Weinberg Center will pay Jade Wu a 60000 dollar salary plus bonus, higher than predecessor Michael Stup's 37000 after 13 years. Mayor Grimes defends market rate, board and aldermen backed the hire as an investment to lift a two year red balance. Budget sources cited may shift funds or use emergency reserves, with aim of the center eventually paying for itself and reducing a historic deficit.
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Interim chief named for Brunswick police audit
Frederick County Sheriff's Office will audit Brunswick Police to assess city needs. Mayor Thomas Smith announced after a City Hall meeting with Sheriff Jim Hagy and officials. Lt Fred Anderson will serve as interim chief for at least three months while a search for Richard Freeman’s replacement proceeds.
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Family festival auction set for Sept 7 at Weinberg Center
County sheriff Carl Harbaugh leads a fundraising event at the Weinberg Center featuring a family festival and benefit auction scheduled for September 7. Harbaugh tours his clock collection, drawing attention to local history and community support.
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Youth with dud grenade holds police at bay
A 17 year old Walkersville area youth entered the East Sykesville Shelter Home about 4 pm claiming to have a grenade and demanded to see his girlfriend. State police said he will not be charged as an adult and the girlfriend is in a Cumberland facility.
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