City HDC rules tighten nominees and hike fines
Ordinances require new HDC members to show expertise in history architecture or related fields. Fines for HDC violations rise from 50 to up to 500 dollars. The Maryland Historical Trust backs the revisions. A policy blocks annexation or rezoning talks near elections to protect fairness. Frederick County gains authority to issue and collect municipal real property taxes with optional semiannual payments for residents.
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Maryland Historical Trust
Beard
Frederick County
Debating Privatizing Frederick ECDC and funding questions
Frederick County leaders discuss privatizing the Economic Development Commission. Officials debate funding, governance, and potential board structures while a June decision deadline looms, with supporters citing efficiency and critics warning of private influence and reduced government oversight.
Bartlett proposes banks aid furloughed workers
Congressman Bartlett with a net worth over $1 million urged banks to offer interest-free loans to furloughed federal workers during the shutdown. Lisa Wright, his press secretary, noted that at least one local bank has heeded the call. The Monotacy Federal Credit Union of Frederick has agreed to the proposal.
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Lisa Wright
Ms. Wright
Dr. Bartlett
Monotacy Federal Credit Union
Frederick
Maryland Caiman Dilemma Draws Ire Over Indoor Pets
Mr Shriver notes caimans cannot survive Maryland winters and must be kept in indoor aquariums as they grow to 5 9 feet. Prices range 50 to 150 dollars, rare varieties 600 to 700. Lifespan 50 years. Selling legality is murky under Maryland law which mentions alligators and crocodiles but not caimans. A farm tag on the found caiman suggests farm origin.
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Maryland
Mr. Shriver
Rick’s Fish & Pet Supply
Carroll
Walkersville ambulance co-pay exemptions outlined
Frederick County Commissioner Bruce Reeder said Walkersville residents in the second due area would not pay the ambulance co pay since they already fund a fire tax. No one would be denied service due to cost. Rescue club notices will be mailed to Walkersville first due area residents this month.
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City of Frederick
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Tourism Council
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Ilona Hogan
Walkersville
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Frederick County
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Rinehart
Rescue Club
Testimony Details Self Defense Claims In Hill Gesner Case
Court heard between the second and third shot Spec Gesner told Hill Shoot me before she fired. Hill allegedly said I am dying and she replied No you are not. Defense attorney argued the facts do not prove self defense. Neighbors heard Hill threaten Gesner and mention killing him. Public defenders noted Hill later called police statement shit but admitted signing changes. Investigator Adenhart said Hill did not tell him her boyfriend hunted for a shotgun. Testimony resumed today.
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Hill
Stillrich
Carmen
David Luttrell
Public Defender’s Office
Mr. Luttrell
James Adenhart
Adenhart
Bike security tips from local shopkeeper and expert
Bicycle safety advice urges owners to store bikes in locked garages or sheds and avoid porches. Philip Little of Under The Sun Sports recommends locking bikes in highly visible areas, removing removable parts, and keeping them inside view of windows. He notes Kryptonite locks cost 29.99 to 50 with a 1000 dollar reimbursement guarantee.
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Philip Little
Under the Sun Sports
Golden Mile
Mr. Little
Budget standoff sets Jan. 26 deadline for aid talks
The article details GOP moves regarding a January 26 deadline to force Clinton into budget talks. It notes 760,000 unfunded workers, continuation of some funds through March 15, and contrasts conservative demands with moderate aims to reopen agencies and pay workers. Senate leaders favored restoring salaries through Jan. 12, while House conservatives pressed for strict negotiation leverage.
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Clinton
Todd Tiahrt
R-Kan
House
White House
Solomon
Washington Area
National Parks and Museums
Senate
Bob Dole
Dole
GOP
Mike McCurry
Budget hearing location changed for Frederick County schools
The Frederick County public school system moved the January 24 public hearing on the superintendent fiscal 1997 budget from Monocacy Middle School to Frederick High School for more space. A January 11 meeting at Monocacy Middle will start at 7 p.m. to present the budget to the public.
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Monocacy Middle School
Frederick High School
Monocacy Middle
Baboon marrow recipient leaves hospital upbeat
Jeff Getty, an AIDS activist, leaves San Francisco hospital optimistic after a baboon bone marrow transplant. He challenges critics of his medical gamble while doctors assess whether baboon cells engraft to form a resistant immune system, a process that could take weeks or months.
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Jeff Getty
Getty
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