Tough handgun bills gain broad support in Maryland
Maryland lawmakers heard broad backing for tougher handgun penalties. The administration bill sponsored by Paula Hollinger would require a one year mandatory jail term for carrying or transporting a handgun, 18 months on school property, and up to three years for first offenses. The measure faces scrutiny over an escape clause and its impact on sentencing.
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Snow and Rain Forecast Across Frederick County Area
Gray skies and light drizzle gave way to a forecast of continued rain today and into Thursday with a chance of snow. Temperatures range from the low 30s to near 50 as the National Weather Service predicts clouds, possible snow or rain tonight, and a warming trend into the weekend.
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Zoning Board Weighs Medical Center Use and Variances
A zoning hearing examined the need for a proposed medical center and discussed potential rezoning implications. The board granted the main use variance and approved five other cases, while dismissing one review centered on the Blue Fountain Inn.
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Frederick cemetery seeks ongoing local ownership control
Cody er of Resthaven Memorial Gardens Inc. and association members discuss basic operation rules for the cemetery including mowing graves repairs roads and shrubs. Mrs Burger backs a higher perpetual care fund but needs time to study proposals and respond. Cody seeks to keep ownership with Frederick owners and denies personal ownership claims amid a bill in the Maryland General Assembly.
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Five charged for vandalism at Linganore High School
Five juveniles from Frederick County were charged after a Linganore High School vandalism incident on December 7. police reported 44 glass panes broken across 28 windows in offices and the southwest science wing, with five scales and three microscopes taken. Three microscopes were recovered. total loss estimated at 3900 dollars.
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Weather forecast for the East and Northwest shows mixed precipitation
The forecast calls for showers rain and snow across most of the East today through Thursday morning. The Northwest is expected to see rain and snow while much of the country should be sunny and mild.
Maryland Lawmaker Debates Drinking Age Change at Session
Amid college students and a Maryland Daily Diamondback reporter in the gallery delegates debated raising the drinking age. Becket amendment to 19 failed 77 to 61, with 21 postponed amid concerns over enforcement and impact on beer sales. Local reactions from Frederick legislators and industry voices noted potential cross-border shifts and perceived harm to Maryland sellers.
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