Weinberg Center approves temporary $1 surcharge on tickets
Frederick officials approve a temporary $1 handling fee on telephone ticket orders for Weinberg Center events. The center has suffered a weekly $700 loss since dropping a 75 cent credit card fee amid complaints. City and center leaders say the fee is interim while exploring longer term fixes. some groups supported the plan as stabilizing finances.
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Middletown sewage backup damages $24,000 in basement loss
Roland Nelson and his wife sue Middletown for the remaining $11,706 after 4 inches of sewage backed into their basement on January 19. They blame stormwater overflows and faulty town pipes blamed on prior floods in 1982 and 1992, while town officials say they cannot be sued for actions while providing a public service.
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City delays action on residency rule in Frederick
Frederick mayor Jim Grimes postponed a vote on whether city department directors must live in the city until Jan 16. Nine directors petitioned to repeal the rule saying it burdens spouses and hampers attracting qualified staff. Residents debated the issue at a public meeting with supporters and critics citing relationships, continuity, and city competitiveness.
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Grand jury member faces drug charges
Edward Irving Campbell 59, a Frederick County grand juror and former Frederick Community College administrator, was arrested at his home after an undercover narcotics operation. Authorities say he distributed marijuana, possessed with intent to distribute, and faced paraphernalia charges after about 5 ounces of marijuana, cash, and a 380 pistol were found during a search. Campbell posted $10,000 bail.
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Former Emmitsburg pastor dies at 77 in Fairfield
The Rev. John Calvin Chaties Jr. formerly led Incarnation United Church of Christ in Emmitsburg and served as a chaplain at Montevue and Citizens Nursing Homes. Born May 5 1919 in Cumberland he was part of the Lions Club and the Emmitsburg Council of Churches. He died December 18 at his Fairfield Pennsylvania residence, after celebrating his 40th wedding anniversary with his wife Shelia Ruth Jones Chaties. Continued on Page A-4.
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DWT survivor delivers wake in call at 3D event
Judith Kressig, brain-injured survivor of an alcohol related crash, spoke at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center to launch Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. A 1978 South Carroll High School graduate she planned marine biology studies at Western Maryland College and said she wanted to swim with dolphins before the Sept 1, 1986 crash altered her life.
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