Spencer trial stays in county in murder case
The Elmer Spencer Jr murder case will start in seven weeks in Frederick County Circuit Court. Judge G Edward Dwyer Jr denied the defense bid to move the 14 day jury trial from Frederick County citing sufficient local potential jurors despite extensive publicity. The state seeks life without parole if convicted of first degree murder sexual offenses and abduction with the defense claiming pretrial prejudice from news coverage. A large pool of potential jurors will be drawn from Frederick County voter lists and Maryland vehicle registrations with wide questioning to ensure impartiality.
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Elmer Spencer Jr
Frederick County
Spencer
Christopher Ausherman
Frederick City
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
Dwyer
Franklin Stiliich
Michael Mortissello
Scott Rolle
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
Ethics Commission member Phillips fights to keep meeting public
Frederick ethics official John Phillips challenged mayor and aldermen as they moved to a closed session over his potential expulsion. He demanded open discussion and had microphones silenced, then reactivated, during the proceeding. The body voted to enter executive session to discuss the ethics issue and other items.
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Frederick
Phillips
Grimes
Mr. Phillips
Donna Kueemchak
Vumumission
Philips
Planning commission OKs its version of region plan
The Frederick County planning commission approved its version of the Frederick Region Plan by a 4-2-1 vote with Richard Stup absent and Fern Hines and J Denham Crum opposing. The plan goes to the county commissioners for more public hearings, with minor changes from November’s draft and a compromise to appease nearby property owners facing downzoning. The map now includes rural commercial and rural neighborhood classifications aligned with Smart Growth to limit development on land without water or sewer service.
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County Planning Commission
Frederick
Richard Stup
Fern Hines
J. Denham Crum
Caryle Larsen
Planing Commission
Siup
Frederick City
Planning Commission
Richard Floyd
Fnally
Commission
Defenders of
Citizens Rights, Inc
Property Rights Defense Group
Walter Mills
Defenders
Conmi
Plarning Coman
County Commissioners
Larsen
Montessori charter bid eyed for county second school
Montessori advocates seek county approval for a kindergarten through eighth grade school to become the state's only Montessori charter. If approved, the Monocacy Montessori Communities plan would open next fall with a first come, first admitted enrollment and tax dollar support via per pupil allocation. Spokeswomen Julie Tebbutt and Lori Love note curriculum centers on learning style and individualization, with teachers using student led, mixed grade activities.
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Jack Dale
Dr Dale
Julie Tebbutt
Lori Love
Sill
Man eludes police in high speed chase with helicopter
Frederick police pursued a man on traffic charges who led officers on a high speed chase from Frederick northward then jumped from his pickup and fled on foot as dogs and a Maryland State Police helicopter searched the area. The chase began about 8:45 p.m. and continued for hours with an unidentified suspect, believed to reside near Frederick, eluding capture.
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Lewistown
Frederick
Maryland Sule Poles
Ing Huager
State Pole
Pern Nowy Becomes Top Contender in Wry Obrien Meet
Pern Nowy rises to lead crowd at the meet, defeating Aly and others as a standout performer. Officials note strong showings from OW and INCI programs, with rises in overall standings and future promise highlighted by coaches.
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Steve Miller
News-Post
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Skys Lange On
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Ampsaly
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