County denies Eyler rubble fill project in Frederick County
Frederick County Commissioners unanimously deny zoning for the Eyler rubble fill on a 203 acre site off Md 26 near Artie Kemp Road. They cite groundwater contamination, downstream water supply risk, and increased traffic as core concerns. The 4-0 vote ends the four year push despite Pleasants investment and possible future legal action.
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Eyler
Frederick County
MD. 26
Artie Kemp Road
Lake Singapore
William D. Pleasants Jr
Pleasant Companies
Pleasants
103rd Congress opens with new makeup and aims
The 103rd Congress convenes with a record number of female, Black, and Hispanic lawmakers. Freshmen clash with veterans over priorities as Democrats push for tax increases to fund education and programs for the poor while Republicans call for deficit reduction and oppose new taxes. The session begins with ceremonies as lawmakers look to hearings on Clinton's cabinet and economic revitalization.
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Washington
House
Chamber
CBS
Eva Clayton
R-N.c
Jay Kim
Rcalif
Senate
Clinton
Congress
James Sasser
D-Tenn
Senate Budget Committee
D.C
Dr Werner Kirsten Dies Head of NCI Team at Fort Detrick
Dr Werner H Kirsten 67 head of the National Cancer Institute branch at Fort Detrick died of a heart attack while visiting relatives in Chicago on Christmas Eve. He was Frederick County resident Karsten wife Inger said he had no known heart condition. He led Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center for over four years and chaired its advisory committee from 1885 to 188k. His work in cancer and virology earned worldwide renown and the Karsten Sarcoma virus bears his name. Continued on Page Ad.
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Werner H Kirsten
National Cancer Institute
Fort Detrick
Chicago
Inswile
Karsten
Frederick County
Inger
Soarte
Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center
Fort Derick
Sherdean Hildebrand
University
Caterateiduie
Graceham VFC seeks lift of county funding ban on firefighters
Graceham Volunteer Fire Coasks Frederick County Commissioners to lift the funding ban after presenting cleaned financial records and noting loans totaling about 66000. Attorney Jon Hoppe argued easing the ban would not obligate county funding but would allow the budget process to proceed.
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Graceham Vfc
County
Graceham Volunteer Fire Co
Frederick County
Jon Hoppe
Fare Company
Graceham
Board of Commissioners
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
David Gray
Hoppe
Reeder
Weather Outlook and Local Highlights
Rain tapering off by afternoon then clearing with highs in the mid 50s. Tonight dry with lows in the 30s. Mostly sunny Wednesday with highs in the 50s. Also notes Troy Eyler winning an Ohio showmanship contest and Karah Card earning agriscience honors. Cadet girls swimmers notch a 100th straight meet win. See Page 42 for Maryland weather and map.
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Maryland
Troy Eyler
Ohio
Suspect sought in Frederick bank and service station robberies
Frederick County deputies pursue a black man suspected in a Monday bank robbery at Frederick County National Bank on Md 85 and a later Midway Exxon theft. Police note potential link between the two crimes as FBI joins the case. The bank clerk received an unknown amount, chest pains followed, and a second suspect fled in a white Suzuki Samurai or Geo Tracker with the accomplice.
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Frederick County
Frederick County National Bank
Maryland
Ted Nee
Frederick
US 15
Hansonville Road
Anther
County stalls on kennel ordinance amid kennel owner concerns
Frederick County commissioners delayed action on a proposed animal control ordinance after kennel owners argued it was vague and harmful. A seven member task force was formed to review regulations, as eight opponents warned the plan would impose onerous rules on kennels, stables, and pet shops while failing to address local issues like puppy mills.
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Frederick County
Department of Animal Control
Elinor Abrell
Adamstown
Deborah Simoldoni
Walkersville
Ms. Simoldoni
Simpldoni
Richard Jeffrey
Catoctin Kennel Club
Sue Ann Yingling
Farm Fresh to close on Jan 23 in Frederick Center
Farm Fresh will close its Frederick Shopping Center store on January 23 after nearly 12 years in business. Division manager Frederik Schaeck cites poor economic conditions and unprofitability, with about 40 employees affected. Washington Boulevard Baltimore store also to close. Union protections and job transfers discussed. severance not required by contract, health insurance may continue about 18 months. Continued on Page A.
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Frederik Danny Schaeck
Satewide
Mr . Schaeck
Washington Boulevard
Baltimore
Grogen Chau
Fredenck
Wiich
Farm Fresh Om
Aum
Houston
Upicd
Kerharls
Kerhart
Schaeck
Langard
Frederik
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Ron Sundergill
Gail Bowerman
Deny
Bruce Reeder
Werner Kirsten Dies
NCI
Detrick
Teresa Franklin
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Bas
Werner H. Kirsten
Sam Yu
Debbi Follin
Culler Lake
Brian Boller
Boller
Board of Gambling Appeals
Inside the News
Frederick News
Richard Kerns
Glenn McMahan
Berhart
Uni
Farm Fresh Grocery
Frederick Shopping
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