Saxophones Spark Kids Interest Across Clinton Era
Teachers and shop owners report students increasingly want to play saxophones over other instruments. Adults, inspired by a musical president, consider picking up instruments again. Observers say the sax's vocal timbre appeals across politics, drawing participation from youths and parents alike.
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Hunt
Ted Snyder
Olde Towne
Esther McCormack
East Patrick Street
Frederick
Sheriff Wins Funding for 14 Positions in County Budget
At a tense meeting, commissioners approved adding 14 sheriff positions after consulting with Mr. Mathias and the attorney general. Mrs. Yingling accused the sheriff of temper tantrums while Harbaugh defended the funding as necessary to fill staffing gaps amid declining state police support, noting the department had already saved $91,000.
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Attorney General's Office
Bruce Reeder
Gail Bowerman
Yingling
Mrs. Yingling
Harbaugh
Sheriff's Department
State's Attorney's Office
Second man jailed in Loy's Station bridge arson case
Joseph Perla, 28, formerly of Rocky Ridge, was arrested on arson charges linked to the 1991 Loy's Station covered bridge fire on Old Frederick Road. Co-defendant Paul S. McCafferty, 27, of Hagerstown, was previously sentenced to 10 years for arson and conspiring to defraud an insurer. The bridge is set for restoration with steel reinforcements and a 15 ton weight limit for public safety.
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Loy’s Station
Old Frederick Road
Frederick County
Joseph Perla
Rocky Ridge
Millington
Kent County
Frederick
Jim Woods
Paul S. McCafferty
Hagerstown
Perla
McCafferty
Ted Meminger
Erie Insurance Co
al Hudak
Four Frederick suspects arrested ending rash of break ins
The Frederick City Police Investigative Services Bureau reports four Frederick suspects have been arrested, closing 31 cases from attempted breaking and entering to vehicle tampering. Among those charged are 18 year olds Robert Thomas and Robert Rollins, 19 year old Jason Harley, and a 16 year old juvenile, with counts including theft and destruction of property. The probe began December 15 after officers linked pellet gun incidents to the pair.
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Investigative Services Bureau
Frederick City
Frederick
James Fraley
Robert Andrew Thomas
South Jefferson Street
Robert Eugene Rollins
Jason Wade Harley
West South Street
Lt. Fraley
Robert V. Brown Jr
Thomas
Rollins
Brown
Fraley
Stephen Scalf
Freeman area debates city manager role amid mayoral influence
Gordon argues the mayor holds an edge in pushing a city manager while county leaders mull a county manager. Alderman Frances Baker backs the idea, saying it could improve efficiency and curb politics, though many aldermen doubt its viability. Other officials cite concerns over power balance and accountability.
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Gordon
Frances Baker
Frederick
William 0. Lee, Jr
James Grimes
Jon Kreissig
Sally Murphy
New Board Forms At MD School For the Deaf
For the first time a new MSD board forms under James Tucker as the school assigns scholarships and grant funding duties. The board debates a bill to restructure salaries and tuition rules allowing out of state students to enroll with differing tuition. In-state students attend free.
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Steiner
MSD
James Tucker
Tucker
Joyce Nicholes
Schoo
Hoffman
Maryland
Audit Clears Frederick County Finances After Review
An independent audit given to Frederick County commissioners found the county in good financial health. The auditor cited revenue cuts and cost-saving measures as key to stabilizing finances, along with an improved bond rating. Minor issues include past due solid waste fund collections dating to 1990 or earlier totaling about 50 000 to 60 000 dollars.
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Frederick
Ted Gregory
Linton, Shafer and Company
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