Flood tests prove success of Carroll Creek project
Rain totals topped 2.2 inches as Frederick County faced soaked roads and minor flood effects. The Carroll Creek Flood Control Project diverted excess water into Baker Park, protecting downtown while leaving a small pond and scattered flood damage. Public works officials praised the system as performing as designed.
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East Church Street
Hughes Ford Road
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Ford Road
David Kloos
Maryland safety advocates push to lower drunk driving limit
A Maryland coalition named 08 in 98 plans a bid to cut the blood alcohol standard from .10 to .08, arguing it would save 50 plus lives annually. Opponents warn of penalties for moderate drinkers. supporters cite research and state progress in reducing alcohol related deaths nationwide.
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Blom leaves Frederick schools for Howard County post
Frederick County officials announce that Mark Blom will join Howard County as its first in-house general counsel with a $6,000 raise on a salary near 85,000. The move follows Blom’s praised advisory work and follows several other senior exits cited by Superintendent Dr. Jack Dale and board members.
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Sheriff Office to Seek National Accreditation in Hershey July
The sheriff’s office earns accreditation for three years with annual reports proving ongoing compliance. An assessment team of law enforcement officials from South Carolina Oklahoma and Florida will review materials interview staff and observe operations. Sheriff Hagg expects results in about two months. If awarded formal recognition will be presented at a national conference in Hershey Pennsylvania this July.
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Demolition planned for once secret chemical weapons site
Aberdeen Proving Ground will tear down Building E5625 known as the Pilot Plant where mustard gas sarin and other agents were studied. Army officials cite safe cleanup since 1986 leak findings with air and soil testing ongoing and steel from the plant heat treated before sale. International inspectors will monitor the final dismantling scheduled for spring.
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Obituary of David Rau 71 former Stratford resident
David Rau 71 of Frederick died January 7 at Win dobona Nursing Home Braddock Heights after living in Stratford and Glenside PA He was husband of the late Elizabeth Rau born January 2 1927 in Philadelphia He studied engineering at Muhlenberg College and worked over 20 years at RCA as a computer analyst and methods engineer He served in the US Army 1944 1948 and in the Korean War reserves He played bridge with multiple clubs and leagues and wrote a bridge column for Courier Post He is survived by daughter Deborah Vose sister Esther Thirlwall and two grandchildren Funeral services will be private Interment Hillside Cemetery Roslyn PA In lieu of flowers donations may go to Elizabeth Rau Memorial Nursing Scholarship cared by Constantine Funeral Home Berlin NJ Kenneth Brown 59 Walkersville died January 7 at Frederick Memorial Hospital, husband of Shirley A Caton Brown.
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Frederick area obituaries reflect multiple deaths January 7
Obituaries from Frederick County detail the deaths of Mrs. Ki Mook Lee 92 of Gaithersburg Mrs Margaret Harwood Mobley 78 of Frederick Mr Bernard F Tobin 78 former Odenton and Lt Col in US Army and others with services scheduled January 9 10 at Keeney Basford Etchison Memorial Chapels Interments planned at Mount Olivet Resthaven and local cemeteries Survivors include children grandchildren and siblings with multiple addresses and church affiliations listed and memorials requested to Toys For Tots.
Hood College Events Calendar Highlights in Frederick County
Hood College showcases community events during October at various campus venues in Frederick County. Officials invite students, staff, and residents to attend lectures, performances, and exhibitions. Local tourism groups promote these events to boost regional engagement and cultural participation.
Obituaries for Fallone Boyer Millard in Maryland churches
Funeral services were held for James E. Fallone in Olney at St. Peter's with a Mass of Christian Burial. later graveside in Norbeck Memorial Park. Betty R. Boyer of Frederick had a private service at The Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ. Robert E. Dailey & Son handled arrangements. Millard, formerly of Brooklawn, had private services at St John the Evangelist. interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Keeney and Basford handled arrangements.
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Laytonsville
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Charles Horn dies after long service to many groups
Charles Horn, a veteran of the Korean War era and longtime Frederick County community figure, died after a life of service. He held numerous Masonic, Elks, and Shriners roles, volunteered with Job’s Daughters and DeMolay, supported Heritage Academy, and carried the flag at Arlington for 23 years. Surviving family includes his wife, children, grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral services are set for January 12 at Evangelical Lutheran Church with interment at Frederick Memorial Park. Memorials may go to Shriners Hospital or the Marine Corps League Scholarship Fund.
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Sonny Bono funeral draws Capitol Hill attendees in Palm Springs
Hundreds paid respects at Sonny Bono's flag draped coffin inside St Theresa Church Palm Springs as Newt Gingrich California Gov. Pete Wilson and others attended. Bono died in a skiing accident at Heavenly Mountain Resort at 62. Burial planned at Desert Memorial Park.
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