Aldermen discuss law mall funding in Frederick
Frederick officials consider a three agency law mall project costing 23.6 million to replace space now used by the police in the courthouse. Police chief outlines 6.3 million spent for a facility too small and notes rent savings could cut city outlay to about 4 million. A vote and land costs are not included.
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Maryland State Police
County Sheriff's Office
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Maj. Raffensberger
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Jim Grimes
Frederick officials eye loan plan to fix derelict properties
Frederick officials welcomed a plan from Kellie Leckliter of Columbia National Mortgage Corp to upgrade neglected properties through a loan program funded by federal housing monies. The proposal aims to curb demolition by neglect, boost tax revenues, increase building permits, and spur local construction without displacing owners. Leckliter cited her own renovation of a South Street home—from 54000 to 155000 value—as proof, noting underutilization and obstacles for institutions.
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Frederick
Kellie Leckliter
Columbia National Mortgage Corp
Walkersville backs railroad plan to Frederick continuation
Walkersville commissioners unanimously agree to inform the Maryland Department of Transportation that they support continuing the Walkersville Southern Railroad into Frederick. The measure underscores safety concerns at Md 26 and U.S. 15, with options including an at grade crossing changes and possible trestle considerations while avoiding overstepping jurisdiction.
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Maryland Department of Transportation
Walkersville Southern Railroad
Frederick
Jim Reid
Deborah Zimmerman
Ralph Whitmore
U.S. 15
Joseph Cahn
MD. 26
Jay Chadwick
Railroad
Chadwick
McGee New Chairman Of Town Historic Panel
NEW MARKET The town council appointed Clayton McGee chairman of the Historic District Commission succeeding William Armstrong who resigned last month. Joan Higgs was named to the council to fill Armstrong’s vacancy. Mayor Frank Shaw was absent due to illness. Frank Smith presided. The council approved a $225 Tourism Council bill and asked Jim Higgs to explore joint funding with the antique dealers association. Patti Morrow announced a 1998 calendar project featuring local artist Sherry Kemp with a $175 calendar drawing purchase. Proceeds go to the Historical Preservation Society. event release may be tied to an art and garden tour. Tim Rozynek discussed annexation progress for Brinkley property, about 36 acres, and was directed to Planning Commission President Rick Fleshman for updated guidance.
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Clayton McGee
Historic District Commission
McGee
William Armstrong
Joan Higgs
Armstrong
Frank Shaw
Frank Smith
Terri Houston
Jake Romanell
Tourism Council
Frederick County
Jim Higgs
Antique Dealers Association
Patti Morrow
Terry Rimes
Sherry Kemp
The
Historical Preservation Society
Tim Rozynek
Frederick Land Co
Bosworth
Rozynek
Brinkley
Wasson earns dean’s list honors at Virginia Intermont College
Frederick freshman Laura Wasson was named to the fall 1995 dean’s list at Virginia Intermont College in Bristol Virginia. She majors in photography with a minor in English and received a Photography Scholarship. Daughter of Larry and Diana Wasson. Army Pvt. Robert Stull completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, son of Rosemary Welty and George Stull, Gettysburg graduate.
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Frederick
Virginia Intermont College
Bristol
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Diana Wasson
Army
Robert Stull
Fort Leonard Wood
Waynesville
Rosemary Welty
Thurmont
George Stull
Gettysburg, Pa
Gettysburg High School
Library board backs 2.7M budget request
Frederick County Libraries push for fiscal 1998 funding to avert quiet decline. Board backs a 2.7 million budget, up from 2.5 million, citing years of reduced support while staffing and services strain to meet patrons. State funds may rise, county funding hoped to grow.
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Denise Davis
Baltimore City
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Carroll County
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Ms. Davis
Hope County
Hood staff member attends Maryland libraries conference
Marcia Hall of Frederick, circulation and reference librarian at Hood College, attended the Mary land Libraries in the 21st Century conference in Baltimore. She serves on the boards of Planned Parenthood of Frederick County and the League of Women Voters.
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Hood College
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Frederick County
League of Women Voters
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brian Thompson Returns
Thompson, a Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class, returns from a six month Mediterranean deployment aboard USS Sapian. He is the son of Larry Thompson of Walkersville and a Walkersville High School graduate of 1988. His wife is Amy, daughter of Virginia Stenger of Mount Airy. He joined the Navy in May 1989.
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Brian Thompson
Mediterranean Sea
Sapian
Amy
Virginia Stenger
Mount Airy
Larry Thompson
Walkersville
Walkersville High School
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