Citizens' group lobbies for Reddy Road bridge repair
The Frederick County Covered Bridge Preservation Society seeks proper restoration of the Reddy Road Covered Bridge in Thurmont after noting poor 1979 work. President Dean C. Fitzgerald argues for returning the bridge to its original configuration, addressing four corner decay and joint play while opposing widening plans that could harm its integrity. The group also highlights preservation of other historic spans like Crow Rock Bridge and studies on Pony Truss rehabilitation.
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Loy’s Station
Frederick County
Maryland Historic Trust
Fitzgerald
Fccbps
Crow Rock
Wolfsville Road
Myersville
Pa. murder hearing for teen postponed potential death penalty
The preliminary hearing for Jeremiah Reynolds, 17, in a December convenience store murder near Highs in Blue Ridge Summit was postponed. Prosecutor says death penalty possible. Reynolds may waive the hearing. Clayton Faxon, 16, also charged, due in court January 27. both charged as adults with homicide, robbery, theft and conspiracy.
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Sabillasville
Pennsylvania
Jeremiah Reynolds
Franklin County
Jim Reed
Chambersburg
Reed
Reynolds
Clayton Faxon
Jack Nelson
Nelson
Faxon
Robert Truniey
Public golf course planned at Samhill Estates development
Frederick County Planning Commission agreed to let Samhill Estates builder open a new golf course to the public, leveraging open space rules. The Montgomery County Revenue Authority will own the Montgomery portion, with Frederick County leasing the rest to the authority or the Samhill Homeowners Association.
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Frederick County
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Revenue Authority
Samhill Home Owners Association
Home Owners Association
Anthony M. Shore
Samhill Estates
Penn Shop Road
Frederick County legislative delegation redistricting reshapes leadership
Incoming Frederick County delegation members hail shift after two retirements and losses leave eight seats. Senator John Derr becomes chair, replacing James E McClellan, as Republicans dominate a changed panel. Charles Smelser retires, ending a 28 year anchor role as the county’s senior senator.
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Baltimore County
Frederick County
Sue Hecht
Tim Ferguson
Frederick Carroll
Sen
John Derr
James E McClellan
Derr
Charles Smelser
Senate
Smelser
Union Bridge
State House
Doug Rose
Frederick Officials Gather for Swearing-In Day
Hometown crowds from Frederick fill government buildings as lawmakers, families, and supporters flood the halls for the swearing-in ceremony. Sheriff Jim Hagg, Frederick Police Chief Regis Raffensberger, and Mayor Jim Grimes share a table at Chick and Ruth’s.
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Jim Hagg
Frederick
Regis Raffensberger
Jim Grimes
Chick and Ruth
Ben Cardin
Maryland
Marion) Barry
Newt Gingrich
Hagg
Boyd Smith
Sen
John Derr
Rush Limbaugh
GOP
Ellen Sauerbrey
Democrats Clash Over Social Security and Budget Rules
The Judiciary Committee rejected a Social Security protection amendment and other proposals to shield veterans benefits and reveal deficit-cut plans. A 30-4 vote deleted a requirement for a three-fifths majority for tax increases. GOP moderates seek a substitute balanced budget measure without the super-majority.
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Judiciary Committee
Bill McCollum
Florida
Conyers
Congress
Senate
Richard Armey
Texas
House
Downtown parking opens to the public says Johnson
Mr Johnson states street parking is now available to the general public not just employees. He notes the change benefits downtown customers and merchants by easing access to shopping areas and encouraging street activity.
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Mr. Johnson
Pregnant Woman Falls From Raised Drawbridge in Miami
A bridge tender raised a drawbridge while a pregnant woman walked beneath. The 25 year old woman fell 50 feet onto the sidewalk, lost her fetus, and remained in critical condition. The operator was suspended without pay.
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Miami
Angel Calzadilla
Triangle Maintenance
Willie Burnes
Burnes
Miami River
Barnes
Kimberly Coleman
State Transportation Department
Pigeons Targeted by Emmitsburg Officials
Emmitsburg considers shooting pigeons to curb the flock with 22 caliber practice not shotgun shells. Mayor Carr may grant an exception under an existing town ordinance. USDA official Les Terry calls shooting a short term fix and urges alternatives like denying access to ledges, sealing windows, and covering garbage cans to prevent nesting.
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Emmitsburg
Carr
Les Terry
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Terry
Local radio stations change hands in community oriented deal
Frederick partners Marmet Leo Shank and Howard C. Fisher said a local marketing agreement with Musical Heights transfers control while license holders remain with the FCC process. Liberty Broadcasting Group plans nine day transfer. about 10 layoffs occurred among 20 staff as automation reduces needs. Liberty, owner of 14 stations, will own 19 after pending FCC approvals. Maryland Lotto draws no jackpot. $1.5 million prize. numbers 5 18 27 38 44 45. five and four number winners payout.
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Key 103
FCC
Liberty Broadcasting Group
Lapidus
Riley
Liberty
Baltimore
Maryland
Maryland Lottery
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News-Post
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Jacob Ferguson
Frederick Sen
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Middletown
Environmental Matters Committee
Hammond Re
Archiy
BGT
J&loiml
Ivery
First Bank
Bank of
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First Bank of
Frederick Bank
Leama
First Bank — of
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Patrick Center
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Rose Hill Plaza
Oposramtown
Rt. 40
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