Pit bull battle over dangerous dog laws in Frederick County
Maryland residents clash over penalties for dangerous dogs. Phyllis Leach was fined 2500 for a pit bull violation, while the McGinneses seek the dog’s destruction, noting no law allows killing a dog. County and state codes require leashing and muzzling but stop short of permits to euthanize. The issue prompts calls for enabling legislation to empower authorities to destroy repeat bite threats.
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Maryland
Phyllis Leach
McGinneses
Ms. McGinnes
McGinnes
Paul Zimmerman
Frederick
Mr. Smith
Frederick County
Terre Roy Rhoderick
Zimmerman
Mr. Zimmerman
Statewide Traffic Deaths Drop to Three-Decade Low
Statewide traffic fatalities fell from 672 in 1993 to 649 in 1994, the lowest in three decades, with Frederick County showing 32 deaths in 1993 and 30 in 1994. Officials cite driver error as the main cause, with alcohol and speed contributing in notable shares. Seatbelt use remains a key defense, and Frederick troopers issued numerous seatbelt-related citations.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Robert McAfee
Frederick Barracks
Pikesville
Lt. McAfee
County budget plan flags tight funding growth
Hoke says next year may not meet all Board of Education requests as the county must live within its means. Dr Gadra's proposed budget funds no new programs or expansions. The 40 percent requested increase reflects enrollment growth.
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Board of Education
Gadra
Local science interns praised for strong STEM future potential
Linh and Brian, high school interns, balance daily science work with class time and plan college paths. Linh aims for UNC Chapel Hill with possible medical career. Brian eyeing molecular biology with Hood College acceptance. School leaders praise them as top science students. Forty scholarship recipients will be announced Jan. 24 and travel to Washington in March to face eight judges for the top $40,000 prize.
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U.S
Linh
Brian
United States
Vietnam
University of North Carolina At
Middletown
Ronald Albaugh
USDA
Albaugh
Washington
TransIT Maryland’s Most Improved Transit System 1994
TransIT named most improved statewide after consolidating county and city systems boosting ridership by 15 percent. In 1994 the service carried 246 220 one way trips with 45 drivers and a fleet of over 20 vehicles. An award will be presented before the Board of County Commissioners and the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at 10 a.m during a work session on Thursday.
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Ms. Hamby
Transit
Hamby
Gastley
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
Greenspan cites inflation index overstating costs growth
On Tuesday Greenspan argued the inflation measure may overstate price gains by 0.5 to 1.5 percent yearly. Revisions downward could save about 150 billion dollars over five years as Social Security and other programs adjust for inflation. Senate Judiciary Committee put off debate on a balanced budget amendment for a week to allow Democrats time to craft amendments including protections for Social Security funds. House Judiciary did the same, slowing momentum as about 20 moderate Republicans challenge the push.
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Orrin Hatch
Utah
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Obituary of Abigail Elizabeth Smith 87 Frederick resident
Abigail Elizabeth Smith 87 of Citizens Nursing Home Frederick died Tuesday afternoon January 10 at the home She was the wife of the late Harry Chester Smith and mother of Franklin E Smith Robert G Smith and William D Smith Surviving are nine grandchildren eight great grandchildren and a sister in law Funeral services are set for 11 am Friday January 13 at Etchison Memorial Chapel Keeney and Basford Funeral Home Interment Mount Hope Cemetery Woodsboro Memorials to Walkersville United Methodist Church.
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Citizens Nursing Home
Frederick
Harry Chester Smith
Walkersville
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Keeney and Basford
E. Church St
Etchison
Albert K. Lane III
Walkersville United Methodist Church
Mount Hope Cemetery
Woodsboro
Main St
Charity
Emissions testing program delayed by computer fault
Lawmakers and Frederick County residents reacted furiously as an emissions mass exercise stalled by a malfunctioning computer software. The program aimed to require about 125,000 non diesel vehicles to undergo exhaust testing every two years at $17, with treadmill dynamometer tests for most local cars. Delays threaten opening of 19 testing stations and raise future fee caps from $250 to $350 in 1996 and $450 in 1997 while repairs are attempted.
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MVA
Frederick County
Pye
Tim Ferguson
Frederick Carroll
Paul Stuil
Frederick
Learning to reshape state government amid emissions tests uproar
New lawmakers arrive in the capital amid controversy over a new emissions testing program for most car owners. House Speaker Casper Taylor Jr. says the inaugural session will teach reform while promising a productive second year, with welfare reform and tax relief on the agenda. He cautions the year’s session will be educational but not a "de nothing session." History shows the second session often defines the term.
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House
Casper Taylor Jr
Lawmakers edge toward action on transportation program
Legislators expect to back at least one plan while Mrs. Klima seeks full repeal a move seen as extreme. Delegate Don Eliott proposes pausing the program. Leaders warn public outrage will be answered but repeal not guaranteed. Miller and Taylor say a fair vote and a revisit to existing measures are likely. Uncertainty remains over potential loss of up to $500 million in federal funds if dropped, though millions are already invested. State awarded a three year, 98 million contract to a Tennessee firm to build and run 19 stations.
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Klima
Don Eliott
Frederick Carroll
Senate
Thomas V
Mike” Miller Jr
House
Casper Taylor Jr
Taylor
Miller
Tennessee
Blood shortage prompts Red Cross appeals
The American Red Cross reports a serious nationwide blood shortage with emergency appeals in Los Angeles, Cleveland, and parts of the Northeast. Spokeswoman Liz Hall notes shortages in major metros, citing drops due to downsizing, holiday low donations, and fewer workplace collections.
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American Red Cross
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Liz Hall
The
Red Cross
Hall
County Snowfall Lightly Treated Roads Lacking Accidents
County highway division chief Bill Routzhan says a light coat of cinders on roads has kept them non slip and brush cutting may resume when weather breaks. Police report no accidents as the area expects the last snow for a week. Temperatures rise into the 50s and 60s with showers through the weekend and a warmer ten day outlook.
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