State Police Promote Aggressive Driving Program and Bike Patrol
Col. Mitchell highlighted a program targeting aggressive driving, claiming 120 lives saved so far and noting its unique status in the nation. He warned drivers to expect full trooper presence over Labor Day weekend and announced Walkersville will host the first state police bike patrol for better access to communities and youth engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Mitchell
Walkersville
Col
Mitchell
PTA Debates School Board Selection Power and Tax Authority
Mrs. Seraphin notes the county PTA must decide on checks and balances between school board selection paths and potential tax levy authority. The 12,000 member county PTA plans to form a position before its October State House delegation meeting. She cites questions on keeping current selection, or transferring to commissioners or voters, and worries about low turnout as school begins.
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Seraphin
PTA
State House
Hood Faculty Honors Highlight Civil War Women Pioneers
Noel Lester and Laura Estilow lead Hood Faculty honorees for 1995-96 with Betsy Estilow and Susan Bertram, honoring three Civil War women. Kate Cummings nursed soldiers, Mary Livermore secured vegetables for troops and Vicksburg support, while another woman gathered intelligence through domestic work.
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Noel Lester
Beneficial Hudson
Laura Betsy Estilow
Mortar Board
Susan Bertram
Ms. Estilow
Kate Cummings
Ms. Cummings
Mary Livermore
Vicksburg
Grant
Surplus Could Trigger Tax Cuts in Maryland Economy
The state reports a surplus up by less than 1 percent from last year’s 21.3 million. House Minority Leader Robert Kittleman asserts the rise is nominal while endorsing income tax cuts, arguing the people’s money should return to them. The Tax Reduction Reserve Fund sits at 198 million and would exceed 220 million with surplus funds. Fiscal 1995 revenues near 7.1 billion, topping estimates by 518 million, and the sales tax brought in nearly 2 billion, up 75 percent despite downturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kittleman
Republican House
Howard County
Kittleman
Suspect linked to victim found at Morgan home
Police said a direct line from the victim to Mr. Morgans apartment traced the suspect. A machete identified as belonging to Morgan showed no blood. After a warrant, officers searched his apartment at 1 45 p m. Items tying Hernandez to Morgan were recovered. Morgan sought refuge with acquaintances after Hernandez was found. Investigators followed leads to a Super 8 Motel where Morgan had registered. He had left before police arrived.
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Mr. Morgan
Lt. Chase
Mr. Hernandez
Chase
Sister’s plea for justice over brother’s border ordeal
Maria Hernandez recalls her brother’s trafficking ordeal, his capture by U S authorities, and money loss after crossing with a coyote. She now saves to bring parents and seeks tough justice for those who harmed her family, while her husband and she work to start anew. Funds for Francisco Hernandez’ return can be sent to Maria Hernandez at Elmwood Terrace Apartments.
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Ms. Hernandez
United States
U.S
Francisco Hernandez
Maria Hernandez
Elmwood Terrace Apartments
Waverley Drive
Building U
Frederick
Peace talks pressured as NATO intensifies Bosnia raids
NATO bombing and UN artillery continue around Sarajevo amid push for negotiations. Bosnian Serb commander Mladic says Smith proposed a halt, while UN officials deny any promise to stop. Holbrooke meets Milosevic as Serb leaders seek delegation, and airstrikes hit targets near Sarajevo Tuzla Mostar Pale. France hopes captive airmen are rescued.
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NATO
U.N
Zagreb
Croatia
Sarajevo
Ratko Mladic
Rupert Smith
Bosnia
Willy Claes
Cbs-Tv
Mladic
Tuzla
Bihac
Belgrade
U.S
Richard Holbrooke
Slobodan Milosevic
Mr. Holbrooke
Franjo Tudjman
Milosevic
Mr. Smith
Mostar
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Marine
Nevesinje
United Nations
Pale
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Goldstein
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Walkersville Parks & Recreation
Walkersville Southern Railroad
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Drew Irving
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Noosa
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Middletown Park
Windsor Farm
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Dolores Herridge
Urbana
Ballenger Creek
BOG Obedience
Dawn Magee
Frederick County
Pinecliff Park
Toby
Rose Hill Manor
Toby's
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Dolly
America
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Swing
Dolores Hernidge
Dave Simpson
Hood College
USVA
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Frederick County Parks & Re
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Associated Press Television
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