Shoe Plant Faces Possible Closure Affects Town Economy
Wilbur Summel notes a surprise plant announcement as overseas manufacturing hikes unemployment risk. Thurmont Mayor Terrence Best fears economic impact if 147 workers lose jobs and seeks town aid. Officials plan unemployment support, retraining, and Trade Readjustment Assistance. Community agencies pledge retraining and re employment help for displaced workers.
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Wilbur Summel
Rubin
Thurmont
Terrence Best
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Howard
Shoe Company
County Economic and Community Development Commission
Commission
Don Date
Sheriff Hagg notes open door policy and interagency cooperation
In an interview, Sheriff Hagg discusses an open door policy and willingness to cooperate with other agencies for Frederick County residents. He envisions merging state police and sheriff criminal investigations, contingent on a new facility. A joint law enforcement holiday party by two unions is planned later this month.
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Frederick County
State Police
Sheriff's Office
Fraternal Orders of Police
Maryland Troopers Association
Housing Grants Panel Seeks Affordable Units and Timelines
Marvin Ausherman chairs the Affordable Housing Council as proposals for grant money are due January 15. Applications are judged on track record, project cost, number of units, and duration units stay affordable. Larger proposals favorably noted. commissioners expect a February funding decision.
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Marvin Ausherman
Affordable Housing Council
Rusherman
Ausherman
David Gray
Jim Upshaw
Frederick City
Lobbyist to Assist Lawmakers in Maryland Session
Mr Thompson says the lobbyist will know the legislature and avoid blindsiding the group with unwanted bills or missing beneficial ones. Dr McClellan will manage public relations and active lobbying, spending 20 to 30 days in Annapolis during the 90 day session. It is a one year trial with potential extension or other group work if satisfactory.
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Thompson
McClellan
Association
Tao
Annapolis
Keeler Sees Elevation Benefit for Baltimore Archdiocese
Cardinal Keeler spoke with the News-Post editorial board asserting his promotion strengthens ties with the Holy See and the global church. He emphasized engaging local youth in Catholicism through Catholic schools, noting studies linking Catholic school graduates to broader, more inclusive outlooks.
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News-Post
Cardinal Keeler
Baltimore
Holy Father
East Street rail project eyed by Maryland officials
Frederick officials seek state help for a downtown rail station as part of MARC commuter rail expansion to the city before 2000. The city may fund phase one from East Patrick Street to South Street at about six million dollars, including a bridge over Carroll Creek ductwork, with future extension toward I 70.
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Lighthizer
Osborne
Frederick
MARC
Grimes
East Patrick Street
South Street
Carroll Creek
City faces extra inspection costs over liveability code cases
Prosecution offers no case, saying the city was compelled by the battery to send two inspectors to each of Mrs Ro's properties. The city cites added cost, while Mrs Ro recalls requesting more inspectors in December after four years of issues with Mr. Blank. Mr. Blank claims Ro's properties repeatedly fail to meet minimum liveability standards and attract numerous tenant complaints.
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Mrs. Ro
Cardinal Keeler cites moral values in schools and Catholic education
Cardinal Keeler notes high college attendance from Baltimore area Catholic graduates and strong Catholic school enrollment. He supports moral values education in all schools, urges language review on prayer in public schools, and highlights funding gaps for urban tuition. He recalls 70 percent lay faculty and aims to re-engage youth in church life.
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Cardinal Keeler
Baltimore
Frederick Written All Over Ust Arederich Nefos Post
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Arederich Nefos-Post
State funds shape Frederick schools budget sharply
Frederick County officials warn state aid rules favor poorer districts as wealthier counties lose share. total per child spending reaches 5358 with local and federal funds. comparisons show Baltimore 5391 and Montgomery 7544. board pushes legislation on violence reporting and transport funding reform while opposing mandatory education policy in contracts. Maryland State Teachers Association advocates an autonomous teacher-led standards board.
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Blom
Frederick County
Baltimore
Montgomery County
State Department of Education
Robbins
J. Anita Stup
John Derr
Frederick County Teachers Association
Jack Patterson
Patterson
Maryland State Teachers Association
Unusually Warm December Raises Crop Weather Concerns
Weather watchers say a southerly Gulf air flow keeps East Coast warmth unusually extended into mid December. NWS Arlington notes colder air will return later in the week, with highs around 60 today and mid fifties later. farmers fear continued warmth could disrupt buds and harms crops if cold does not come soon. Local observer Bill Wolfe cites two inches of rain over the weekend and warns two to three weeks of warm weather could trigger springlike bloomings before freezing conditions resume.
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Arlington
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Frederick County
Bill Wolfe
Foxville
MD. 77
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Mr Wolfe
Mr. Wolfe
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