County residents oppose rezoning cycle near Penn Shop Road
Frederick County Planning Commission opened a public hearing on 800 acres of rezoning proposals, drawing about 20 speakers including residents, civic groups, and developers. Key cases include Frell Developers 148 acres on Penn Shop Road to residential use and Dale Ausherman 35 acres near Braddock Heights. Public hearings proceed in September and October with work sessions next week.
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Putnam county TV film committee eyes local shoots
Putman leads a film committee planning carpenters, food vendors, extras and film vehicles. They will coordinate with fire and police for filming zones and promote the city as a Hollywood outlet, building on Ben McDonald’s Orioles connection and 1976 flood fame. Members include Lisa Smith Kitty Reed Steve Goff and Joy Gurney.
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Tourism Council
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Chamber of Commerce
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County Economic and Community Development Commission
Joy Gurney
Mayor forms two more committees in coming weeks
Mayor Ronald Young says he can form a committee for anything and plans two new panels. One on a Golf Advisory Committee will guide the municipal golf course project with experts Craig Rhoderick and Robert Kennedy aboard. another urban forestry panel may be created for residents interested in trees.
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Radon concerns prompt school pump installation
Radon levels in county schools prompt action with below building pumps. Six inch pipes carry air outdoors to reduce contamination. Walkersville Middle, built in the late 1950s with a forced hot air system, spread radon inside. Other schools show 10s and 20s in crawl spaces and will purge radon after overall mitigation. Geographically, problem schools align from Frederick to Walkersville, Woodsboro, and Thurmont.
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Garrett
Frederick
Walkersville
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Sonny Liston Knocks Out Patterson in One Round Twice
Sonny Liston defeated Floyd Patterson in a single round in two separate fights for the heavyweight title. Liston delivered decisive knockouts to claim and defend the championship, establishing dominance in the early career confrontations.
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Ring Taken in Robbery at Frederick County Store
Detective Tracy L. McCutcheon of the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office said a woman asked to see a diamond ring, filled out a charge card application, then fled with the ring after revealing what appeared to be a handgun in her purse. No arrest has been made.
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Tracy L. McCutcheon
Frederick County
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