Deep Freeze Strands Maryland Residents and Services
Residents across Maryland faced heavy snow and ice as outbreaks of frozen streets halted travel and work. Residents like Connie Wiles and Annette Hurtauld struggled to move vehicles and reach workplaces, while taxi drivers and towing services paused due to treacherous side streets. Western Maryland truckers endured delays from mechanical issues and stuck at truck stops, as road crews plowed and salted to restore access. Two cows died after a barn collapse near Emmitsburg, with firefighters rescuing most livestock.
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Heen
Winship Wheatley
Anne Arundel County Schioos
Connie Wiles
Hagerstown
Ms. Wiles
Annette Hurtauld
Ballinore
Citibank
Towson
Ms. Hurtand
Baltimore
Latrease Copes
Red Cross
Ms. Copes
Yellow Cab
Mark Joseph
American Automobile Association
Ice
AAA
Sharon Perry
Maryland
Billy Adkins
Decatur
Texas
Keyer’s Ridge
Garrett County
Gamble
Georgia
Frostburg
Emittsburg
Frederick County
Wayne Powell
Weather Report Across Towns Shows Sudden Warm Ups
Across Frederick Colorado and Frederick Oklahoma residents report brisk sunlit days with rising temperatures after a cold spell. Frederick Colorado sees 34 degrees with traces of snow and optimism that warmer days lie ahead. Frederick Oklahoma anticipates a 60 degree end of week warmup despite a winter with little snowfall.
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Yvonne Rector
Structural budget strain from mandated spending in state funds
State officials warn that as much as 44 billion dollars of the general fund is exhausted by mandated health education and local government aid. A looming five year horizon projects shortfalls of 300 to 600 million, with growth driven by mandated programs and potential shifts from tobacco tax revenue. Frederick County faces a sizable mandate relief influx if the tobacco tax hike is approved.
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Benton
Schaefer
General Assemblies
Frederick County
Aftershock Quake Strains Los Angeles Area Resources
Crews without power and about 40 000 without water. Streets empty during a 11 p m to 7 a m curfew on a second night. National Guard patrolling to deter looting as more than 500 aftershocks shake the region since Monday’s quake. FEMA expects at least 1 billion dollars for repairs. the 1989 quake cost 5.9 billion. Residents cope with shortages, evacuation lines, and displaced families while planners push telecommuting and a new rail system to reshape daily life.
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National Guard
Federal Emergency Management Agency
San Francisco
Maices Govea
Mission Hills
Valley
Eduardo Hernandez
Santa Clarita
Newhall
Hernandez
Inda Bennikses
Pacific Bell
Edison pleads conservation as demand hits record level
Edison urged customers to cut excess electricity use after a weekend peak of 2,465 megawatts at 7 pm. The company warned rolling outages could follow if demand remains high amid freezing weather. Police report icy Frederick streets with stranded drivers and snow removal crews back on duty citywide.
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Edison
Susan Tuckwell
Potomac Edison
Frederick
Dunkelberger
Manny Ot
Manwiller
Frederick County
Daniel Gadra
Gadra
Ken Coffey
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Coffey
Donny Crum
Mr. Crump
Frederick City
Fred Eisenhart
Eisenhart
Maryland
National Weather Service
Frederick Barracks
Tim Miller Saine
Crum
Cornucopia Catering
Jeff Arendt
Charles Cantone
Frederiik City
Harokd
Dormer
Domer
Gary Hessong
Hessong
Spigot Solution Averts Costly Pipe Repairs
Spigot use can prevent leaks during freezes. Marschner says a small water flow costs about 40 cents and avoids costly pipe repairs. County crews rush to check meters when calls come in, but freezing typically occurs at or near the home, a homeowner responsibility. Preventive inside cold-water spigots are advised. call 604-1895 with questions.
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Marschnet
Marschner
Russian reform drive faces possible cabinet changes
Fyodorov warned reforms may stall as two Russian outlets report his resignation. Yeltsin and Chernomyrdin voice need to soften reform impact amid hardline gains. Zhirinovsky predicts more cabinet exits within weeks, signaling shifting support for the president, government, and parliament.
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Fyodorov
Chernomyrdin
Yeltsin
Vladumor Zhirinovsky
Mr. Zhirinovsky
Russia
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Geiser Distributing Co., Inc
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Valley Tax Service
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Middletown Book Center
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