Frederick educator Lewis remembered for service and genealogy
Frederick MD obituary recalling Lewis a longtime public educator and pioneer of West Frederick Junior High who also contributed to state education planning and published family histories. Surviving relatives include five nieces and nephews with services set at Frederick Presbyterian Church and Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may go to Miriam Lewis Memorial Fund via Frederick address. Keeney and Basford Funeral Home overseeing arrangements.
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County rejects loan to Frederick Zoo society
Commissioners vote 4-1 against lending more than two thousand five hundred dollars to the Frederick County Zoo Society to avert eviction. Critics say the zoo is a nonprofit business and the county should not act as lender, noting past grants to other ventures. The society will continue fundraising as Hahn's parkland is leased to a new group.
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Mark Hoke
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Becht backs stadium deal despite doubts and state costs
Maryland delegate Becht supports a stadium financing plan citing long term state interests and local gains while expressing philosophical worries about the expense. Other lawmakers call the deal a modest improvement yet insufficient and remain opposed, arguing the funds should prioritize schools and local Frederick needs.
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Delegation Proposal on Special Tax Districts Faces Fresh Hurdles
Delegates again questioned a special taxing bill as Frederick County seeks authority to create districts funding infrastructure including schools. Commissioner support hinges on the normal legislative process, with two thirds of local property owners required to approve any district prior to establishment.
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Dinner raises 2500 for ex policeman's legal defense
In Washington a fundraising dinner for ex Los Angeles officer Laurence Powell collected 2500 to aid his fight against federal prosecutors seeking prison time over the Rodney King beating. About 100 attendees and 30 NAACP protesters attended the event as the Supreme Court weighed sentencing in the case. Powell defended his actions saying he followed training and aims to uphold law and order.
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Army Navy recruiters clash over a single recruit
In Leesburg Florida a woman weighing service options spoke with Army and Navy recruiters as the rivalry spills from sports to recruiting. Navy spokesman James Hutchins recalls a Navy claim that the Army had misrepresented guaranteed training in intelligence.
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Five New Market Middle students suspended over BB pistol incident
Five New Market Middle School students faced disciplinary action after a Daisy pump BB pistol was brought to school and displayed on a bus. Maryland State Police found no criminal charges. The pistol remained unloaded and in a locker, per principal Sally Smith, while owners and witnesses clarified the sequence and seriousness of the event.
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Car thief acquires keys to Windsor Castle
A thief broke into a police officer’s car in London and drove away with the car, the officer’s uniform, parking passes, and the keys to Windsor Castle. Three keys to the gates were left in the vehicle, prompting Scotland Yard to investigate why the items were left in the car. Queen Elizabeth II frequently stays at Windsor Castle, located about 20 miles west of London, with the theft occurring late Thursday night or early Friday morning.
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Woman assaulted on Tolhouse Avenue in city incident
A woman was assaulted and her purse stolen Thursday evening on Tolhouse Avenue. She was knocked to the ground around 5 35 pm by three young men. Frederick City Police released no further details.
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