Frederick official Bal Menon apologized in court
In a Frederick case spanning 1988 to last March, Bal Menon admitted a cost estimator scheme using contract change orders to pressure contractors for money. Prosecutor Richard Jordan described a shift from misguided honesty to a life of extortion, while lawyers noted immunity for co-operating developers and contractors. Menon, 51, faced emotional distress, unemployment worries, and prospects of a career reset after FBI caught him accepting a $1,000 bribe in March.
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Jordan
Menon
Frederick City
Winik
FBI
Shook
Frederick
Mr. Winik
Obituaries for Wilbert Ruby and Jean Everett in Maryland
Two obituary notices from Maryland papers: Wilbert Ruby of Baltimore formerly of Frederick County died December 1. Survived by two daughters, four grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. burial in Union Cemetery Burkittsville. Jean Ann Everett of Rockville died December 1 at home, age 64. Wife of Donald F. Everett Sr. and mother of four. Mass held at Shrine of St. Jude. interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery Silver Spring.
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Evelyn Eakle
Burkittsville
Charlotte Ruby
Baltimore
Ruth Holmes
Eugenia Rodman
Walter Eakle
Michelle Beller
Ruth Harris
Chestnut Avenue
A. Alan Seitz
Funeral
Union Cemetery
Jean Ann Everett
Rockville
Donald Francis Everett Sr
Washington, D.C
Vitro Lab
Silver Spring
Kathleen A. Johnston
Donald F. Everett Jr
William L. Everett
Joan L. Everett
Matt
Russ Johnston
Philip
Christopher
Rebekah
Stephen
Joshua Everett
Mary Virginia Hall
Mary Eugenia
R.G.S
Betty
Catherine E. Falatko
Shrine of St. Jude
Viers Mill Road
Gate of Heaven
Collins Funeral Home
Notable pension loss tied to client's moonlighting earnings
Mr Winik notes actions cost his client a potential city retirement pension of about $3,350 monthly. He began moonlighting for extra money as self deception. The client earned around $30,000 to $40,000 annually and may not recoup that income for a long time.
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Winik
Gasoline fumes prompt garage drain cleanup and city response
Firefighters flush the sewer after a gasoline spill at a new garage. Mount St Mary’s College water was used to dilute the leak and 10 500 gallons were pumped into a portable tank near the command post. Pizza Hut staff and residents stayed calm as teams directed traffic and shelter staff cared for evacuees and pets.
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Davis
Powell
Mount St. Mary's College
Jennifer Smith
Jeffrey Ridenour
Gismo
Rita Cool
Frederick News-Post We’ve Got Frederick Written All Over
City paper highlights Frederick roots and local pride with features on residents, businesses, and events shaping the community. Profiles showcase notable locals, upcoming gatherings, and ongoing initiatives reflecting Frederick’s culture and growth.
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Frederick
Domino's worker challenges hair policy in dispute
Mr Adams was told to cut his hair before returning to work at Domino's and received a two layered short haircut. He alleges unfair treatment and cites a contrast with women allowed ponytails. Domino's owner Terry Sparks cites strict standards upheld in courts and notes a beard case in Maryland Human Relations Commission.
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Adams
Domino’s
Terry Sparks
Domino's Here
Mr. Sparks
Residents Debate Access to Development Common Areas
Linganore Pinehurst and San Andrew sections may be excluded from shared spaces while Jurgens case implications loom. A memorandum was prepared but not sent. Board members acknowledged unresolved impacts and noted supplementary declarations were never added, though covenants may still apply to those villages.
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van Grack
City police adopt lighter batons for training and use
Officers in black are shown how to hold the light weight sticks and perform techniques like a slice and windshield wiper move. Sgt. Rude notes the new batons move faster and don’t clank on the leg, with refresher training on use of force and COP/STE issued to all officers.
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Sgt. Rude
Steinberg calls for easing state mandates on local government
Lt. Gov. Melvin A. Steinberg told the Frederick Rotary Club that Maryland should act as a facilitator rather than an enforcer of mandates on locals. He warned government bureaucracy is too heavy and urged cutting costly middle management while preserving frontline public service staff. He also floated a 1994 gubernatorial bid.
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Melvin A. Steinberg
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Steinberg
Dan Burns
News-Post
Rotarians
Che Frederick
K Video Rt
Prospect Plaza
LEY
Cees Rel
Cbs
Thurmont Store
Maxon
Panasonic
Cobra
Colt/Bearcat
Uniden
Gnadie Shack
Wai
America
Orchard Village Shopping Center
Rt. 15
Thurmont
Ion
Bearcat
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