Frederick 1992 highlights from budget cuts to elections
In 1992 Frederick saw Chief Richard J. Ashton asked to remain until a successor is found and Shookstown Road Bridge near Rosemont Avenue reopened. The county exempted three towns from recycling fees while Rocky Springs Road Bridge was restored. City Cab added bullet shields after robberies. The budget forecast cuts 1.4 million from central office, and parents and alumni pressed for input on the Maryland School for the Deaf superintendent. Snow challenged road crews. detention center audit found 200k for prisoner items.
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Richard J. Ashton
Frederick City
Shookstown Road
Rosemont Avenue
Frederick
Frederick County
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Rocky Springs Road
Kemp Lane
City Cab Co
Arson chargers suspend Graceham firefighters and city actions
April 1 reports include Graceham Fire Company suspending three firefighters for arson in grass and hay fires while Frederick aldermen questioned airport policies. Free State Recycling Systems received an environmental operating permit. Walkersville marked its second century with a charter reenactment. City Limits faced residents over crime and violence. Moody changes and developments followed across Frederick County with road upgrades, budget cuts, and notable donations shaping local events.
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Graceham Fire Company
Frederick
Frances Baker
Jon Kreissig
Maryland Department of the Environment
Walkersville
Jefferson Street
Moore Business Communications Services
Thurmont
Coxey Brown Road
Gambrill State Park
Frederick County
Frederick area notes from February many local items
A compact digest of Frederick and Maryland School for the Deaf matters includes possible campus closures if a doomsday budget is adopted, crime down 5 percent in Frederick County in 1991, proposed tax rate increases for counties, a warning device request after a fatal crossing incident, daily sewage sludge truck arrivals on area farms, no employee misconduct in school construction cases, Maryland cancer death rate forecast, Valko the German shepherd joining the Sheriff’s K 9 unit, superintendent salary talks, opposition to a Potomac Edison power line, and a board vote to reappoint Superintendent Noel Farmer Jr. Snow totals around six inches. The Maryland School for the Deaf announced a change in superintendent Denton. Valentine’s Day weddings set a county record, postal workers collected 50,000 pounds for charity, the school board approved a 14.2 million athletic and arts budget, Hood College cuts, Way Station layoffs, a centenarian resident celebrated, a new Frederick City Police Chief sworn in, the Community Foundation set to receive 1.5 million, officers to ride buses to enforce flashing lights, and State Farm plans a 355,000 square foot building on Trading Lane U S 15.
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Maryland Tomorrow
Frederick
Frederick Community Center
Frederick County
Columbia
Maryland School For the Deaf
Wiliam Donald Schaefer
General Assembly
Baltimore County
Washington
D.C
Virginia
Maryland
Spring Ridge
Ballenger Creek
American Cancer Society
Valko
Sheriff's Office
Frederick County Board of Education
Noel T. Farmer Jr
Lake Singapore
New Market
Potomac Edison
Mount Airy
David Denton
Hood College
Way Station
Effie Roderick
Homewood Retirement Center
Regis R. Raffensberger
Frederick City
Community Foundation of
Linwood
Helen Offutt
State Farm Insurance Co
Trading Lane
U.S. 15
MD 26
State Highway Administration
MD $5
Executive Way
Sprng Ridge
Westinghouse Environmental and Geotechnical Services
Fredenck County
Frederick County News Briefs From March Primary and Local Issues
The Frederick area reports include school scheduling proposals at Thomas Johnson High School, a Democratic primary win by Delegate Thomas Hattery over Beverly Byron and Roscoe Bartlett’s Republican victory, and a rash of legal actions in district court against taverns and a softball team for gambling. Other items note the Westridge Square sale for 271 million, United Way decisions, a gaming bill, and various highway, school, and municipal developments.
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Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Fredenck County
Frederick County
Westridge Square
Fredenck
New Jersey
Millon
United Way
United Way of America
Maryland Court of Special Appeals rules for Woodville residents
May 1 report highlights multiple Frederick County actions and events. Rulings favor Woodville residents against ex commissioner Mark Hoke on rezoning. Also notes literacy award, budget talks, bonds, taxes, crime, education, and local civic milestones.
June 2 Frederick voters pick three new town councilors
June election results show Mark Bradstreet Margaret Kennedy and William Becker elected to Burkittsville town council while James E McClellan announces he will not seek a fifth General Assembly term. The Frederick Board of Aldermen to crack down on vendors selling out-of-state produce within city limits.
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Burkittsville
Mark Bradstreet
Margaret Kennedy
William Becker
James E. McClellan
General Assembly
Frederick City
Frederick County Humane Society
US Department of Agriculture
MARC
Washington, D.C
Frederck
Frederck County
Fraternal
Order of Pelice
Year of change marks Frederick County notes
The Frederick County Health Department tested 31 homes on Butterfly Lane and Mount Phillips Road finding 28 with coliform contamination. Norman Quist elected school board president. Superintendent Noel Farmer Jr. voiced support for the Holt Impression series. A plane made a crash landing behind the MVA with no injuries. Building permits for housing reached a three year high. Mount Airy approved a franchise with Frederick Cablevision. Carroll Creek Commission warned loss of a downtown MARC station could jeopardize the project. Braddock Water Company offered to sell the system to the county for 1.75 million. A year long study concluded the Frederick science curriculum needs changes.
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Frederick County Health Department
Butterfly Lane
Mount Phillips Road
Norman Quist
Frederick County
Noel T. Farmer Jr
Holt
Motor Vehicle Administration
Frederick County Planning Department
Mount Airy Council
Frederick Cablevision
Carroll Creek Commission
MARC
Carroll Creek
Braddock Water Company
Frederick
Keymar man killed in Coppermine Road crash
A Keymar resident died when his pickup left Coppermine Road and wrecked. Other notes include Routzahn’s 31 year closing, Frederick County officials and school changes, a fluoride vote defeat, MARC rail talks, and local crime and development items from 1992.
October events chronicle in Frederick County news
A sequence of Frederick County items covers juvenile facility placement at Victor Cullen Academy, public works, fire and safety incidents, and political, legal, and civic actions. Highlights include anti abortion demonstrations, school board decisions, FAA land and airstrip actions, graft charges, violent crimes, stadium lease talks, boycotts, arson, a humanitarian award, major road crash repairs, fire losses, lifesaving deputy actions, rail service plans, funding cuts, and environmental health findings near Fort Detrick.
Frederick area ethics and development updates mix
A roundup of Frederick County actions and events includes bridge reopenings and zoning votes, school protests over contracts, a dedication of Hood College library, planners approving a northern bypass, contract talks at Giant and Safeway, and debates over prayer at school events. Governor Schaefer loans announced at the fair precede budget impacts and legal cases with Jarboe.
November 2 to 25 Frederick County items in brief
A series of locality notes covers deaths, political results, awards, and incidents. Ellis C Wachter dies after illness. Frederick school officials expand disciplinary authority over students with guns alcohol or drugs. Roscoe Bartlett defeats Tom Hattery in the 6th District race. Linda McKinnon represents Frederick at a state ceremony. An abandoned vehicle ordinance passes. Two killed in a three vehicle crash at I 70 and Bill Moxley Road. William R Fagan charged with first degree murder. Witnesses describe two years of violent drug related behavior linked to Taskers Chance. Tracey Heller wins Miss Frederick Fire Prevention title. Amy Stavely wins Junior Miss Reet County Fire Prevention. County to spend over 22 million on landfill project. Maryland Court of Appeals to review Frederick curfew case. Former Sheriff Snyder appointed to License Commissioners. Gunman robs Roy Rogers. forces five employees to back area and manager to empty safe. Dr Noel T Farmer Jr named 1992 Maryland superintendent of the year. Carroll Creek parking deck opens with 517 spaces.
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Maryland
Court of Special Appeals
Woodville
Frederick County
Mark Hoke
Old Annapolis Road
Literacy Council
Laubach Literacy Action
Mount Airy Town
Frederick Cablevision
Eustalco Aluminum Co
Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick
Board of Aldermen
Paul Gordon
Frederic County
A. Austin Pearce Jr
Gerald R. Winnan
Clater W. Smith Jr
Mount
U.S. District Court
Baltimore
National Park Service
Marta Holden
Advocates For
Rotorex
Walkersville
NYCOR
New Jersey
James Lighthizer
MARC
Bill Moxley
Red Cross
South Florida
Bal Menon
Earl H. Robbins Jr
James A. Cartlidge
Ellis C. Wachter
Roscoe Bartlett
Tom Hattery
Linda McKinnon
Middletown
I-70
Mount Airy
William R. Fagan
Monrovia
Reet County
Irv Slike
Solid Waste Bureau
Maryland Court of Appeals
Frederick City
Robert C. Snyder
Noel T. Farmer Jr
American Association of School Administrators
Carroll Creek
East Patrick Street
December 1 Budget Cuts Threaten Health Dept Inspections
A list of dated items notes budget cuts threatening restaurant and food establishment inspections. Other items include housing residents buying homes, election ballot casting, a prison sentence, a life sentence for a slaying, weather damage, and various local government actions.
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Health Department
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