Lehigh plans new mine near Walkersville amid resident protests
Lehigh plans a 69 acre Peiffer tract mine near Walkersville with a 9 acre pit 150 to 200 feet deep. Residents in Deerfield Glade Town and Greenbriar fear blasting could threaten wells supplying homes. Permits from the Maryland Department of the Environment are needed with a decision expected in February.
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Lehigh
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Maryland Department of the Environment
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Richard White
James Reid
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Brian Wilson
Piedmont Explosives Inc
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Alfred P. Murrah Federal
Oklahoma City
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Man charged with stealing stereos in Frederick Towne Mall
Frederick police charged Michael Eugene Weedon of Dublin Road with three counts of theft over 300 dollars and one count of assault with intent to avoid apprehension after a theft report at Montgomery Ward. Stereos valued at 599.99 each were loaded onto a cart then vanished. Weedon was located at home and arrested, with the items not recovered. The case was referred to a district court commissioner and he was released on his own recognizance.
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Frederick Towne Mall
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Frederick County
Walkersville church presents live nativity on Christmas Eve
Walkersville United Methodist Church stages an outdoor live nativity on Christmas Eve with children and teens portraying Mary Joseph wise men angels and shepherds. The scene emphasizes inclusivity inspired by a NPR story and reflects a Quaker belief that God exists in everyone. Two showings are 6 30 to 8 and 10 30 to 11 p.m. with services at 7 and 11 p.m.
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National Public Radio
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Angels
Melloy Named County Controller after GAO Buyout
Melloy, a former GAO auditor who took a buyout on Sept 30, will oversee Frederick County finances. A CPA and University of Maryland graduate, he aims to upgrade accounting procedures and explore new funding for school construction. The Frederick County Commissioners unanimously chose him over two rivals. he has lived in the county 20 years and is married with three children.
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Department of Energy
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Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants
Frederick County
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Terre Roy Rhoderick
Bruce Reeder
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Christopher
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