Postal box mix-up leaves 152 families without checks
The Gov. William Donald Schaefer Building mailbox failed to be picked up Dec 18 to Jan 3, delaying 152 child support payments totaling 25,703.07 dollars. Officials blamed a routing change and an accidental deletion, with mail now collected thrice daily.
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Department of Social Services
Social Services
William Donald Schaefer
Christine Bickle
Stephen Mood
Frederick
Jullian Biggers
Schaefer
Sam Andalora
Mood
Andalora
Congress acts to avert shutdown in seven-week bill
Washington Clinton signals willingness to sign a Republican passed bill extending funding through March 15 while slashing funds for dozens of agencies. Senate weighs amendments to raise debt limit and restore education spending, Detroit warns of school cuts and possible teacher layoffs.
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Washington
White House
Clinton
House
Senate
Congress
Mike McCurry
Tom Daschle
D-S.d
Democrats
Detroit
Dennis Archer
Daschle
Maryland governor unveils 662 million capital budget for education
Governor Glendening’s 662 million capital plan prioritizes schools and university buildings with 133 million for public schools and 97.8 million for the University of Maryland system. The package also allocates 132.2 million for economic development and 44.6 million for prisons while environmental projects total 98.6 million. Every county gains at least one project, with urban areas receiving the majority. Carroll County secures 112 million for 11 projects.
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Annapolis
Parris Glendening
University of Maryland System
Glendening
Ellen Sauerbrey
Carroll County
Maryland
Glendening Proposal Sets $5M Plan for Frederick County
ANNAPOLIS The $662 million capital improvements plan unveiled Thursday includes more than $5 million for 11 Frederick County projects. Much of the funds target various county needs and facilities.
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Annapolis
Parris Glendening
Frederick County
Frederick
Flood aid urged for Point of Rocks residents
Federal state and local officials toured Point of Rocks on Thursday urging flood victims to file with FEMA. 32 structures suffered major damage and 190 to 220 had minor damage while inspectors prepare to assess eligibility and residents are urged to file even with questionable coverage. Call (800) 462-9029 to file.
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Point OF Rocks
Federal
Maryland Emergency Management Agencies
FEMA
MEMA
John Croneburg
Clay Street
Ronniece Minnick
Russell
Frederick County
Trans-Tech cuts 50 jobs in one-time reduction of force
Trans-Tech Inc laid off 50 workers on Wednesday, about 25 permanent positions and the rest via employment agency, amid a company restructuring toward a team oriented philosophy. The firm employs over 400, says VP of finance Joseph Buczynski, and notes government aid remains unaffected by the cuts.
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Adamstown
Trans-Tech Inc
Joseph Buczynski
Buczynski
Trans-Tech
Montgomery County bar caters to Steelers fans
Gerry D'Ascoli of Damascus co owns the Outta the Way Cafe in Derwood a Steelers bar that televises games and attracts Pittsburgh expatriates The playoff run boosted business with fans packing the restaurant during the AFC Championship Game two Sundays ago the atmosphere described as insane with people all around unable to see a screen
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Gerry D’ascoli
Damascus
Pittsburgh Steelers
D'Ascoli
Derwood
Steelers
Pittsburgh
Mr. D’ascoli
Indianapolis Colts
Hobbies Grow as Escape from Stress Drives Shopper Interest
Inside The News reports family hobby and craft shop owners note rising hobby participation as people seek relaxation from high stress work. The Frederick News Post notes portions are printed on 100 percent recycled paper and the newspaper is recyclable.
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Frederick News
Post
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Paige West
Paige
Anthony West
Gaithersburg
Travis West
Charles West
Angela
Montgomery County
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Aspree
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