Hoke warns BoE budget faces tough test in Frederick County
Frederick County Commissioners President Mark Hoke warned the county may not fund the school system’s FY 1996 budget, saying the county has $4.5 million less to allocate and that the $176 million plan seeks $105 million from the county. School leaders push for $10 million more locally, while the board resists tax hikes and weighs budget cuts or bonds to cover the shortfall.
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Mark Hoke
Frederick County Board of Education
Church Street
Daniel Gadra
Quist
Democrats press tax plan as GOP budget drive hits snags
In Washington Democrats push a tax overhaul while the House Ways and Means Committee opens a hearing on the GOP Contract With America. Minority Leader Gephardt outlines a flat 10 or 11 percent tax for most, with higher rates for the wealthy, challenging the Republicans as they pursue budget cuts. The Clinton administration counters that half the benefits would go to families with income over 100 thousand dollars.
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D-Mo
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R-Texas
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Clinton
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Treasury
Protesters push repeal of Maryland emissions test program
More than 150 people gathered in Annapolis to demand repeal of the vehicle emissions testing program. Delegates and residents from across the state urged lawmakers to abolish the mandate at the General Assembly session opening. protesters called it heavy handed government and said many will not comply.
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General Assembly
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Baltimore County
Frederick
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Maryland
Barbara Mikulski
Paul Sarbanes
Elaine Brown
Knoxville
McClellan
Charles Smesler
Brinkley
Mr. Stull
Mr. Ferguson
Snowfall light but prominent in central Maryland
The National Weather Service notes a band of snow and sleet across central Maryland with Frederick receiving flurries around 5 a.m. Less than an inch is expected in Frederick County and no roadway accumulation. Flakes may reach a quarter inch, then change to rain as a warming trend from the Tennessee Valley moves north. County crews report roads in good condition.
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Frederick
Andy Stern
Frederick County
Tennessee Valley
Weather overview and page note from The Fredrick News
Cloudy with a chance of showers tonight and Thursday with highs in the 30s. Showers probable on Thursday. See weather map on page. Portions of The Fredrick News are printed on recycled paper and recyclable.
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Lawmakers begin 1995 session with new faces in Annapolis
Dozens of Maryland legislators convene the 1995 90 day session as 47 senators and 141 delegates take oaths. 82 newcomers arrive including Tim Ferguson and four Frederick County delegates. Veterans Sen John Derr and Delegates Don Elliott and J Anita Stup lead the group.
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Frederick County
Tim Ferguson
David Brinkley
Louise Snodgrass
Paul Stull
Sue Hecht
Sen
John Derr
Don Elliott
J. Anita Stup
Mr. Derr
James E. McClellan
Charles Gastley Named Best Paratransit Driver in Maryland
Charles Gastley of TransIT Services Frederick County was named Best Paratransit Driver in Maryland 1994 by the Transportation Association of Maryland. A 10 year veteran, the 59 year old begins work around 4 15 a.m. and ends after 6 p.m., transporting medical recipients and seniors while helping operate county shuttle services. He started part time in 1985 after retiring from Montgomery County Roads Department and says he enjoys helping others.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Gastley
Maryland
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Frederick County Students Named Westinghouse Science Semifinalists
Linh D H Do of Gov Thomas Johnson High and Brian Timothy Hanshew of Middletown High were named semifinalists in the 54th Westinghouse Science Talent Search. Among 301 semifinalists nationwide from 1,667 entrants, they vie for 40 scholarships totaling 205000. Do worked at Fort Detrick NCI on cancer cell studies while Hanshew mapped mitochondrial DNA for Tibetia controversa and T Caries at the US Agriculture Plant Pathology Lab.
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Detrick
United States
Thomas Johnson High School
Freely Known Pit Bull Attacks Woman in Frederick
Linda McGinnes, while walking near her parents' home in Frederick, was bitten eight times by a white pit bull. The dog had a prior history of attacks on neighborhood youths and was declared dangerous by the Animal Control Center in August 1993. Authorities have cited the owner Ms Leach with multiple violations.
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Frederick
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Old Annapolis Road
McKaig Road
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