Community policing plan in-fall sparks clash on South End
South End Coalition claims city police lost a $5,000 Maryland crime prevention grant needed to curb drug dealing, prompting suspended volunteer patrols and private funding calls. Police deny wrongdoing, say grant was mishandled and question coalition aims while offering training and time to work together.
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Frederick
South Side
South End
Coalition
Daniel Lathrop
Maryland
Ray Raffensberger
Lathrop
Maj. Raffensberger
Raffensberger
Citizens Patrol
Garry Hoyle
Police
Hoyle
County opts to restore historic Four Points bridge
Frederick County commissioners vote to restore the Tom's Creek bridge rather than replace it, citing its National Register status and federal grant support though some farmers argue a larger crossing is necessary for modern equipment. Restoration began after Hurricane Fran damaged the span last September.
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Four Points Road
Keysville Road
Frederick County
Herman Steffen
Tom’s Creek
Four Points
Welfare interns in Frederick County schools proposed
Frederick County Public Schools will start a unique internship program by February 1 allowing welfare recipients to take unpaid classroom and office placements. Principals will interview applicants, with participation optional per school, and the program aims to provide real job experience without replacing staff.
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Frederick County
Dan Cunningham
Frederick County Department of Social Services
Cunningham
Marta Holden
Motorist Dragging Incident Ends in Multiple Charges
A 51 year old Frederick man James V Finnegan was charged after a traffic stop when he allegedly fled in a Ford 4S dragging Officer Cpl Allen Yingling on West Patrick Street. Finnegan faces negligent driving reckless driving hit and run fleeing eluding DWI license revoked license alcohol restriction first degree assault second degree assault resisting arrest. The officer sustained an arm injury and was treated at Frederick Memorial Hospital before returning to duty. He is held in Frederick County Adult Detention Center in lieu of 96000 bail.
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Frederick
West Patrick Street
James V. Finnegan
Locust Street
Finnegan
Frederick County
Leu
Allen Yingling
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Cpl
Yingling
Tesoro Food Market Opens Downtown Frederick
Tesoro Food Market opens at 331 Market Street replacing Carmack Jays, marking the chain's fourth Maryland store. Officials praise the grand opening with plans for up to 49 percent savings on a typical bill, and the market aims to serve downtown residents including seniors lacking transportation.
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North Market Street
Frederick
Sally Murphy
Fran Baker
Meta Nash
Joe Baldi
Evan Votta
Dim Grimes
Louis Denrich
Value Food
Mark Hoke
Market St
Carmack-Jay’s
Tesoro Food Market
Maryland
City
Frederick Courts
Ans Ous Des Rein
Lquali
Tesoro
Grimes
Lewis Dennich
Water damage closes Frederick County courts
The Frederick County Courthouse shut Tuesday afternoon after a juvenile in a holding cell broke the sprinkler system, flooding the third floor with thousands of gallons. Hearings were postponed, the building evacuated, and extensive damage reported in one Circuit Court room while two other rooms saw lesser water. Officials expect reopening after overnight repairs to the sprinkler system. Bernadine Trout, county official, reported on Page A-1.
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Frederick County
Frederick City
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Lynn Beard
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Terre Rhoderick
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Tesora Food Market
Dina Carmel
Stuart Denrich
Valu Food
Kate Leckie
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