Great Frederick Flood of 76 tops local year in Frederick County
The Great Frederick Flood of 1976 emerged as the leading spot news story with damage estimates from five to twenty five million dollars. The Bicentennial year dominated ongoing coverage with gala events and Independence Day celebrations. The year’s Baker’s Dozen highlights include Jan 8 shooting spree at 427 N Bentz St and subsequent trials, Jan 26 new police chief Major Richard J Ashton, and Feb 16 high mast lighting complaints at Braddock Heights Clifton.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Agnes
Eloise
Monocacy
Potomac
Robert Lee Turner Sr
Robert E. Clapp
Turner
Richard J. Ashton
Frederick City
Charles V. Main
Braddock Heights
Clifton
U.S. 40
State Highway Administration
Gordon M. Anderson
Westchester County
New York
John L. Carnochan Jr
Anderson
Two brothers nabbed after Frederick savings bank robbery attempt
Frederick City Police arrested Ronald Grant Jackson and Larry Eugene Jackson, both of Freder ick, Thursday afternoon in the East Patrick Street area after an armed robbery attempt at First Federal Savings and Loan. They were held on 18,000 bond each. The incident prompted FBI notification and a continued investigation.
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East Patrick Street
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Ronald Grant Jackson
Larry Eugene Jackson
Frederick
Frederick County
Frederick City
David A. Ratliff
Square Corner
E. Patrick St
Ratcliff
Ronald Jackson
FE. Patrick Street
Final hearing set on new zoning law
Frederick County citizens will speak next Tuesday evening on revisions to the zoning ordinance last revised in 1959. The Planning and Zoning Commission proposes amendments to curb residential growth and preserve farmland, risking reduced landowners development rights. Open forums before the County Commissioners begin at 7 p.m. in Frederick High School hearings, if needed. Large crowds are expected at these last public hearings after two years of discussion and drafts. Action by the commissioners is expected before the county’s zoning limits on residential development in agricultural zones. Afterward one option would allow one dwelling per remaining acres before a rezoning application would be required.
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Frederick County
Planning and Zoning Commission
Frederi Heh
Cold Dry Weather Forecast for Holiday
Weather outlook predicts continued cold dry conditions as clear skies greet the holiday. Skating remains popular at Pinechit Park and Culler Lake, which opened Thursday. The News will pause Saturday Jan 1 for New Year. next edition Monday. offices reopen Monday morning. editorial staff on Sunday afternoon.
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Pinechit Park
Culler Lake
WRA Eyes Test Well Project in Frederic Area
The state Water Resources Administration may seek bids soon for an aerial well project in Frederic area counties. Officials plan weather research and testing to determine suitable wells and contract options. The program aims to locate wells in multiple counties and invites town interest.
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state Water Resources Administration
Frederi
Inside The News New Laws Take Effect Saturday
The report highlights new laws going into effect on Saturday and notes a Boston area focus with references to property tax changes and legislative action. The snippet mentions government action, possible fiscal impact, and statewide implications.
Holiday traffic tell AISLE at ddnindy Sam tHe stors market
A fragmented notice reports holiday traffic and crowding around a market area identified as ddnindy. Dear a Was PFA AAS Hp PSd at PNLYDuter Fane.
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PFA AAS
PNLYDuter Fane
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