Judge rejects black book case in Maryland jurisdiction
Frederick County Circuit Court battle looms as District Court judge Judge Frederick J. Bower rules Potter civil petition improper. He says executive search warrant origin, proper custodian, and civil status issues prevent relief. The case shifts toward release decisions for police seized client lists tied to Corporate Fair Referral Service amid ongoing requests by The Frederick News-Post and Associated Press.
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Frederick
Frederick J. Bower
Angelika E. Potter
District Court
Frederick County
Potter
Corporate Fair Referral Service
Committee kills bill banning phones in cars in Maryland
The House Commerce and Government Matters Committee killed a bill that would ban operating a motor vehicle while using a handheld cell phone. Delegate Armek argued the bill would impose minimal restrictions, while others noted phones distract drivers. The measure was rejected 1 to 4.
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Annapolis
House
Commerce and Government Matters Committee
John Armek
Baltimore County
Maggie McIntosh
Elliott seeks to restore county revenue from property tax
Delegate Donald B. Elliott urges the Maryland General Assembly to restore the 44-cent state payment to counties and Baltimore city from the property tax, a move opposed by Budget and Management due to a predicted $357 million cost. If approved, Montgomery would gain 34 million and Howard 8 million. the measure faces a March 7 hearing.
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Annapolis
Frederick County
Donald B. Elliott
Maryland Department of Budget and Management
House of Delegates Appropriations Committee
Maryland
Baltimore City
Elliott
Frederick Carroll
Frederick Coun
Warren Deschenaux
Office of Policy Analysis
Montgomery County
Howard County
Department of Fiscal Services
General Assembly
Alex Mooney
Frederick Washington
Maryland Senate
Budget and Taxation Committee
Nearly half of high school students make honor roll rise
The share of students on honor rolls climbed from 40 percent in 1994-95 to 42 percent by 1997-98 and 44 percent in 1999-2000, with officials citing a four period day and broader data analysis as key factors. The shift allowed more depth in core subjects and labs, supported by the effective schools program and updated teaching strategies.
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Stu
Henry Bohlander
Dents
Dan Cunningham
Thomas Johnson
Frederick County
Noel Farmer
Bohlander
Farmer
Kindness of Strangers Aids Local Woman With Cancer
Flora Mae Bell recalls early hardships and a life marked by poverty and hardship in a run down two story house without electricity or sewerage She credits warmth from neighbors and the community for lifting her spirits as she describes moving to a comfortable mobile home on the same Gas avenue or street, reflecting gratitude rather than bitterness.
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Flora Mae Bell
My. Bell
Unclear Fragments of Pike Property Narrative
Fragmentary text describes a person living with her father until his death in 1997, leaving her ownership. Mentions a Ms. Bell associated with a restaurant on East Pal and references to Roy Rogers as a notable fried chicken and biscuit maker.
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Pike
Frank Gaither former Zimmerman's Florist owner dies at 80
Francis S Sr Gaither known as Frank Gaither formerly owned Zimmerman's Florist in Frederick. He died Thursday at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown at age 80 after a career that included service in World War II with North Africa Sicily and the European theater earning the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf Cluster. He was a 1937 Frederick High School graduate who attended Ohio State and Pennell universities and devoted his later years to Frederick community service.
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Francis Singleton
Frank” Gaither Sr
Baker Circle
Buckinghams Choice
Adamstown
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Dons Eigene Hemp Garther
Fredeme
Francis S Sr
Ruth Gittinger Garter
Garther
Frederck High School
Ohio State
Parnell
North Africa
Sicily
Fta
Gaither
Zimmerman’s Flonst
Fredenck
Fire tax, two tier plan eyed by Frederick County
Frederick County residents will weigh fire and rescue tax increases and a two tiered consolidated system at a public hearing. Urbana would join suburban districts under the plan, with suburban rates near 12 cents per 100 dollars assessed while original districts may rise to 25 cents. Officials emphasized protecting the volunteer system as demographics shift toward commuting and growth. Dates for hearings and sessions in northern and southern county were not yet set.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and and Rescue Associa
Tion
VERA
Middletown
Myersville
Stan Poole
Urbana
Vaughn Zimmerman
Fcvfra
Jan Gardner
Funu
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Frederick Aviation
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Hawker
United States
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Ms. Potter
Richard Bricken
Armick
State
Douglas Tallman
News-Post
Foaderck News Post
Flora Mae Beil
Disney World
Frank Gaither
Zimmerman
Tarae
Buck News-Post
Mr Zimmerman
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