Bridge project on Old Annapolis Road moves to spring start
Frederick County funds approved a $2.7 million bridge relocation on Old Annapolis Road with construction anticipated about mid spring and an 18 month timeline. Bids expected in February as rights of way totaling about $26,010 are now secured through purchases and donations. The project, partially federally funded, aims to straighten dips and two hazardous S turns and improve approaches for safer travel.
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Frederick County Division of Public Works
Lawrence W. Johnson
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Fat dog Benson runs toward a fitter life
The overweight dog Benson shed 15 pounds over two months through regular jogging and prescription diet food. Owner Ron and his family describe how the dog sits at the table, begs for meals, and eagerly anticipates workouts at 4 p.m. Despite earlier indulgence, Benson now follows a structured routine and loves his exercise, with his appetite disciplined and his trainers vigilant.
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Ron
Christina Biigerman
Jane Fonda
City plans new auditorium near Carroll Creek by 1990
The city negotiates with a developer to build a 1500-seat auditorium behind the Greyhound station near Carroll Creek by about 1990. The Thomas Johnson High School hall remains the largest indoor meeting space with 1500 seats, followed by the Weinberg Center at 1200. The fairgrounds can host 3000 to 4000, and local firefighters push to host the convention in Frederick, first held in 1892. President Reagan leaves Bethesda Naval Hospital for the White House after prostate surgery, saying he feels great and ready to work, while Nancy Reagan vows tender loving care and doctors call the recovery excellent.
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Thomas Johnson High School
Weinberg Center
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Frederick
Washington
Reagan
Bethesda Naval Hospital
White House
Executive Mansion
Nancy Reagan
Maryland seat belt law yet to curb fatalities
State police report 1986 traffic deaths rose six percent from 1985 despite belt law enforcement. 1985 deaths were 740, 1986 at 783. Officials cite a 5 percent rise in vehicle miles traveled and lower gas prices driving more road use. Ashton argues the law will help though no formal ticketing complaints have been filed.
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Shipley
Ashton
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