Lighting county roads gains state bill OK in Annapolis
Frederick County would finance street lighting from general funds under a new bill approved by the House Commerce and Government Matters Committee. The measure would allow the county commissioners to install lights along county roads, with a state approval constraint for state roads. The panel also considered keeping the three-meetings-a-week requirement, but pulled the voting item to reconsider later amid concerns it could set a precedent.
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Commerce and Government Matters
Frederick
Bruce Reeder
Sue Ann Yingling
Reeder
State Department of Transportation
James E. McClellan
K. Bennett Borman
Worcester
John Wood Jr
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City approves Frederick Aviation stock transfer
The Frederick mayor and Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Frederick Aviation Inc for a stock ownership change as Majestic Air Service negotiations unfold. Officials noted the lease to the city remains unchanged, with only ownership shifting.
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Frederick
Frederick Aviation, Inc
Frederick Aviation
Jim Grimes
Majestic Air Service
Lynn Tillery
Harbaugh hears Reno discuss anti-crime bill at White House
Frederick County Sheriff Carl Harbaugh joined 149 law enforcement officers at a White House briefing on the new crime bill package. He quoted Attorney General Janet Reno questioning the three strikes plan as too broad and urged a sharper definition of violent crime. Reno said the bill should target truly dangerous offenders. Harbaugh noted $79 million already allotted to 108 agencies for 1,022 officers, and said he would seek six deputies if Congress funds a separate 100,000-officer program. The Senate passed a $22.3 billion bill expanding gun related violent crimes to federal offenses with stiff minimums. Experts warn many state and local offenses could become federal crimes under the gun amendment. Reno argued many crimes remain local matters, not federal.
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Housing Authority
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Mrs. Murphy
Frederick County
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White House
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Janet Reno
Ms. Reno
Congress
Senate
Students urge tougher anti smoking laws in Maryland
Ten local students praised Governor Schaefer's anti smoking message and urged lawmakers to raise costs and barriers to youth cigarette access. They cited ease of purchase from vending machines and stores and cited peer pressure, advertising, and the need to protect their own future health. Delegate Poole warned he might not vote as they wish. Katharine Shuler spoke at a hunger rally, while Kim Shern joined Schaefer's service commission launch to tap federal funds.
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Erin Buck
West Frederick
Kelley McLane
Middletown
Shelley Tribett
Molly Imming
Tobacco
Joe Camel
Elizabeth Reen
West Fred
Katharine Shuler
Frederick
Maryland Food Committee
Statehouse
Kim Shern
Schaefer
Maryland Service Commission
Clinton
Regulation Tightens School Weapon Rules Across Campuses
David Markoe, assistant superintendent and memo author, notes new policy requires starter pistols to be fluorescent and visible, restricts handling to officials, bans color guard groups with guns on campus except police or approved militaries, and mandates annual reviews with students. Pager incidents would trigger arrest under existing law, while expulsions remain the usual consequence for student weapon infractions.
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David Markoe
Police charge city man with restaurant B and E
Frederick police accuse Richard Allen Dixon of North Wisner Street of breaking into Chat n Chew Restaurant at 411 E Patrick St during the early morning of Feb 6. He was arrested on East Fifth Street and held at the Frederick County Jail on 75000 dollars bail. Detect Det Stephen Scalf led the investigation and a warrant followed an informant tip. The stolen money remains unrecovered.
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Frederick County
Frederick City
Richard Allen Dixon
North Wisner Street
East Fifth Street
Dixon
E. Patrick St
Stephen Scalf
Quake Death Toll Rises in Sumatra Lampung Fight
The quake in Sumatra killed at least 207 people with nearly 2,500 injured as Lampung residents faced collapsed buildings overnight. Rescue efforts were hampered by impassable roads, heavy rain, and downed communications while officials warned of water and gas hazards.
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Indonesia
Sumatra
Lampung
Jakarta
Hagy to Campaign While Remains Maryland Trooper
Hagy plans to run for office while continuing as a state police trooper and executive board member. He cites duty constraints preventing campaigning in uniform. He coaches youth baseball, served in Vietnam with the 4th Infantry division earning a Silver Star, Purple Heart, and other honors. He is a Wheaton High School grad, married to Theresa Hodges Hagg, with four children and twin granddaughters.
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Hagy
Maryland State Police
Babe Ruth
Hagg
4Th Infantry
Wheaton High School
Theresa Hodges Hagg
Julie
Emile
Ervin
James
Council hears plan for Frederick Skills Academy program
Commissioners heard a Private Industry Council presentation about youth training and job programs in Frederick County. The Skills Academy will serve 16 to 21 year old males aiming for GED or vocational skills, backed by 150000 in state funds for the first year and community donations. The program coordinator position has not been filled yet.
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Private Industry Council
Frederick County
New Skills
Darryl Whiten
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