County weathered two major power surges in Frederick area
Frederick County agencies faced two electric surges last month. A cut underground cable near Montevue and a failed high‑voltage disconnect on Court Street caused outages. About 60 light ballasts failed at $20 each plus labor. courhouse clocks and an elevator coil and a police junction unit were affected.
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Legislators Challenge Smoking Ban Enforcement in Maryland
A Senate Finance Committee hearing questioned the Maryland Labor Department on enforcing the statewide workplace smoking ban via citizen complaints. Labor Commissioner John O Connor said 150 complaints have been filed, 47 from the Coalition for Smoke Free Maryland Workplaces, with seven firms facing possible fines up to 7000 dollars each as first penalties.
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Senators resist bid for backing of troop deployment
The Senate delays debate on sending 20,000 U.S. peacekeepers to Bosnia amid rank and file resistance over long term commitment. President Clinton warns against mission creep while testifying with former presidents and top officials to sustain support for the mission.
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Mother Teresa to speak at Mount St. Mary's
Mount St. Marys College and Seminary in Emmitsburg will host Mother Teresa at Memorial Gymnasium. The Missionaries of Charity leader, 86, in frail health, may speak for an unsettled duration around 6 p.m. after traveling from Calcutta to attend vows in Washington.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau Women named state’s top group
Ocean City reports the Frederick County Farm Bureau Women's Committee won the state’s most outstanding Farm Bureau women’s group award at the 80th Maryland Farm Bureau Convention. Chair Shirley Zimmerman accepted for the county group, noting a second consecutive win. The busy year included Farm City Week, classroom agriculture projects, a farm queen contest, a safety camp, and three scholarships. The group also donated 500 to the Farm Women of Ukraine and will pass leadership to Louise Stup of Walkersville.
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Locust Grove plan would double Union Bridge growth
Union Bridge planners approved Locust Grove a 130.1 acre concept project to add 265 single family homes and 52 townhouses. Land owner Dr G Jackson Phillips Sr says the plan aims to do it right while preserving a historic home and barn. Civil engineer David Thaler led the layout design for the proposal.
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All Patrick lanes reopen to traffic after construction
Motorists and business people celebrate the reopening of all lanes on West Patrick Street from Jefferson Street to U S 15. Ruby Ingram of Family Dollar says business picked up once work ended, while Donald Lutz notes quicker customer access and faster trips. Domino’s driver David Creager avoided the area during construction. After two seasons, project workers also express relief.
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