Whittier residents oppose Weis supermarket plans
A protest of about 300 Whittier residents erupted at a public meeting over Weis Markets proposed a 3,000 square foot supermarket on lakeside land in the northwest Frederick neighborhood. Critics said they were misled by the developer about the site and questioned the need for another grocery store while planning steps continue.
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Whittier
Weis
Frederick
Weis Markets
Planning Commission
Independent Hose Co
Marvin Ausherman
Ausherman
Police chief recalls first year changes in Brunswick
Philip O'Donnell took over the Brunswick Police Department a year ago after asking locals about the agency and finding a troubled, poorly trained force with infighting and political interference. The 51 year old chief aims for national accreditation as a long sought goal for the 107 year old department.
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Brunswick
Philip O'Donnell
Washington, D.C
O'Donnell
Grimes Leads in Frederick Election Campaign Funds
Final campaign finance reports show Republican Mayor Jim Grimes raising 53,231, nearly doubling Democratic challenger Frances Baker's 29,680. Alderman-elect Blaine Young led aldermen with 24,607 followed by William Hail 14,224 and Meta Nash 14,095. Other totals include Joseph Bald 9,750 and Donna Kuzemchak 6,030. Major individual donors include Richard F Kine Inc 2,000 and Hunting Lotte Farm 1,000.
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Frederick
Jim Grimes
Frances Baker
Grmes
Grimes
Richard F Kine Inc
Hunting Lotte Farm
New Market
Richard B Rady, Inc
J.Q. Jeniins
John R Laughlin
Rand D Weinberg
Marvin E Ausherman
Frederick County Auto Ceaters
Joseph F
Christmas Comes to New Market Festivities Planned Across Weekend
New Market decorates with red bows and wreaths along Main Street as 65 W Main St designated welcome center for a weekend of holiday events. Santa arrives both days noon to 3 pm, tree lighting at 5 pm, with Colonial Piper, carols by Spencer Mulkey and hot cider, cookies, and local art displays planned.
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New Market
Santa Claus
Amy DeSutter
Rita Mueller
Main St
Happy Allison
New
Santa
Spencer Mulkey
More tower construction on way in Frederick County
Frederick County zoning chief Michael Thompson told the Maryland Association of Counties conference that many more requests for digital cellular telephone towers are coming in the next years. He noted coverage gaps north of Frederick on U S 15 and southwest on U S 340 and said towers are now treated as special exceptions under the county zoning code, which is being revised to require co location.
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Baltimore
Frederick County
Michael Thompson
Maryland Association of Counties
Frederick
U.S. 15
U.S. 340
Teachers Eager to Earn National Board Certification
Frederick County teachers Brian Lucas and Deborah Carter pursue National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification, a yearlong process with exams, essays, videotaped lessons, and hundreds of hours of work. Lucas teaches third grade at Monocacy Elementary, while Carter teaches English and Latin, aiming to improve classroom methods and student outcomes.
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Frederick County
Brian Lucas
Deborah Carter
National Board For Professional Teaching Standards
Mr. Lucas
Monocacy Elementary
Lucas
Trust donate 1.9 million to Hood College gifts totaling 66 million
A 77 year old trust based in Baltimore contributed more than 1.9 million to Hood College as part of 66 million in gifts to four private colleges. The Hudson Trust funds will support Hood scholarships and enrollment management. Hood President Shirley Peterson called it an investment in the future and noted the trust’s generosity toward scholarship opportunities for Hood students. Recipients included Johns Hopkins University Hood Washington and St John’s colleges.
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Baltimore
Hood College
Hudson Trust
Hood
Shirley Peterson
Johns Hopkins University
Washington
St. John's
County to Get 8 Million in Grants for Water System Upgrades
Frederick County will receive nearly 8 million dollars in federal grants for three water system improvements. Senators Mikulski and Sarbanes announced funds including 4.4 million to replace Braddock Heights, 2.2 million for Thurmont filtration upgrades, and 12 million for Myersville works. The money aims to ensure Safe Drinking Water Act compliance and reduce unfunded mandates.
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Frederick County
Barbara Mikulski
Paul Sarbanes
Braddock Heights
Thurmont
Myersville
Fms
Ms.Mitnissid
Braddock
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