Bartlett backs Gingrich for speaker vote today
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett says he will vote for Newt Gingrich to stay as Speaker despite ethics concerns. He argues the subcommittee finding is not proof of a lie, cites signing papers without reading as the issue, and calls for a delayed vote until final ethics report. He also outlines buyout plans for floodplain homeowners and seeks legislation to allow National Parks to sell land with easements.
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Roscoe Bartlett
R-oth
Newt Gingrich
House
Bartlett
Mr. Gingrich
Gingrich
Ben
Subcommittee
Newt
Dr. Bartlett
Point of Rocks
National Parks
C&o
National Security
Allegheny Power
Congress
Frederick panel pushes elected school board plan for county
The Frederick County Committee for an Elected School Board moved to lobby the General Assembly for a countywide referendum in 1998. It would create a five member at large, nonpartisan board. Delegation split on a 1995 vote. residents urge referendums and public outreach includes bumper stickers and ads. Meeting next Jan 13 at Winchester Hall.
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Frederick County
General Assembly
Timothy Gallagher
Gallagher
Lynne
Wells
United States
Maryland
Charles E Hubbard
Winchester Hall
Frederick County ALS seeks funds for four more paramedics
The Frederick County Advanced Life Support council plans to ask the county commissioners to fund four additional paid paramedics. Coordinator Rick Himes noted staffing gaps in the county and that current paid paramedics handle shifts in Jefferson and Thurmont from midnight to 4 p.m. Volunteers remain scarce, especially on weekdays, and the council urges incentives to retain volunteers, including reimbursements for meals and travel.
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ALS Council
County
Frederick County
Frederick County Advanced Life Support
ALS
ALS Advisory Council
Rick Himes
Himes
Jefferson
Thurmont
Mr. Himes
Flood control talk in Emmitsburg targets Flat Run issues
Frederick County officials met residents to discuss flood management in Emmitsburg. Debris in the floodplain and regular bridge openings suggested for inspection. A sediment bar at the U S 15 bridge over Flat Run would be removed though funding is unavailable. Mayor Carr said more meetings will follow. Town may limit delivery trucks to under 4 ton in four subdivisions, fuel trucks allowed.
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Emmitsburg
Frederick County
Flat Run
al Hudak
U.S. 15
Hudak
William Carr
Mount Airy mayor touts town tax rate and new projects
Mayor Gerald Johnson touted Mount Airy as having the state’s lowest homestead tax rate with a 7 percent tax break as the council approved a Becks Subdivision lot, reduced a development letter of credit, reappointed an ethics panel member, and discussed paving delays awaiting county approval. The panel also weighed a Prestige Cable franchise update, utility bond requirements, sanitation equipment purchase, and a $4725 spectrophotometer to enable in-town water and sewage testing.
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Mountairy
Gerald Johnson
Becks
Richard Swanson
Mount Airy
Johnson
Delaine Hobbs
Allegheny Power
Democrats seek more funds to boost voter turnout in Frederick
Maryland Democratic Party official Mary Jo Neville urged party members to raise money and register more voters to preserve Democratic control in state and federal offices. She warned against relying on national funds and called for returning to core party values while addressing local campaign funding. The United Democrats also opposed special taxing districts and favored transfer taxes over impact fees. A separate Teens for Life meeting at St Peter's Church Liberty Town features Notre Dame freshman Laura Antkowiak speaking on staying pro life.
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Maryland Democratic Party
Mary Jo Neville
United Democrats
Frederick County
Robert Kresslein
National Democratic Organization
Ms. Neville
Maryland
General Assembly
The
Economic Development Commission
Teens For Life
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Libertytown
Laura Antkowiak
University of Notre Dame
Ms Antkowiak
Frederick Netts-Jlost in AREHIVE Rediscovery
Local archivists announce the Frederick manuscript rediscovery titled We’ve Got Frederick Written All Over. Frederick Netts-Jlost is spotlighted in a historical portal, with curators noting new archival links and context within AREHIVE collection records.
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Frederick
Frederick Netts-Jlost
Frederick officials approve new lease for Advance Helicopter Concepts
Frederick officials signed a one year lease for Advance Helicopter Concepts at the airport with automatic renewal. The $15 552 agreement covers helicopter training, rental and charter services. Airport manager Charles Abell called the tenant good and essential, noting they pay bills and serve the community with a unique service. Abell also reported Frederick Aviation, the largest tenant, is progressing with its new corporate jet hangar as steel is erected and roof and siding soon. He emphasized keeping the airport open year round for emergencies and potential disasters.
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Ick Aviation
Abell
Wims Appointment Draws Mixed Reviews in County
Montgomery County appoints W. Gregory Wims, former NAACP president, as minority community liaison to police. County Executive Duncan says concerns exist about arrogance and partisanship, while Wims pledges outreach to blacks Hispanics and Asians. NAACP leader Plummer plans a Citizens Police Monitoring Committee and a new task force will review training and relations.
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NAACP
W. Gregory Wims
Montgomery County
Douglas M. Duncan
Roscoe R. Nix
Wims
Duncan
Nix
Gaithersburg
Washington
Ms. Plummer
Carol A. Mehrling
Mehrling
Townhouses Damaged by Kitchen Fire in Germantown
A three story townhouse at 18953 Pine Ridge Lane suffered significant damage after a stovetop fire started in an end unit. Montgomery County police say a homeowner attempted to extinguish the blaze and a neighbor helped before calling 911, leading to delays. Damages totaled about 150000 to the structure plus 30000 for contents and 2000 for an adjoining unit.
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Germantown
Montgomery County Police
Denise Pouget
Pine Ridge Lane
Pouget
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