Disaster drill tests countywide disaster plan and communications
Frederick officials praised the exercise that simulated fires evacuations at nursing homes and a hospital surge while a tornado threatened Frederick Memorial Hospital. County and city leaders will meet to fix gaps, update the plan, and schedule five year reviews with the governor and agencies.
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Hagerstown seeks business growth with downtown center plan
Hagerstown officials tout the Elizabeth Hager Center complex after renovating three vacant buildings and adding four more to lure eight businesses. Mayor Steven Sager backs aggressive redevelopment, while Frederick County's James Singleton says the ECDC avoids soliciting displaced firms and instead targets relocations from elsewhere.
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Museum Board Chairman Vows to Preserve Local Museum
Dr Gordon E Dammann told aldermen next week the museum will not close despite lease talks and future rent changes. The museum now pays 1 annually through 2001, then 50 000 yearly in 4 166 monthly installments. President Robert Gearinger cites roof and heating repairs and ongoing discussions with the city about a new lease and funding, with a $1 million cash goal and a state matching grant if reached.
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Consultant aids FCC search for new president profile
Frederick Community College groups meet with consultant Elizabeth Rocklin of the Association of Community College Trustees to shape a candidate profile for replacing retiring president Lee Betts. About 10 community members attended the session at the Jack B. Kussmaus Theater. The profile will cover community involvement diversity program development and technology.
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Yankee Doodle Dandy 1997 flag bill sails wide exemptions
The bill expands sales tax exemptions to include POW MIA flags and assorted patriotic items, plus flag materials and related apparel. Senator Ferguson aims for broad relief while some officials question provisions, noting inclusion of foreign flags amid immigration concerns.
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School requests seek $183.8 million for new students and Deer Crossing
The district projects 1,100 more students and proposes opening Deer Crossing Elementary. Total new spending would reach about 6.6 million across 36 areas, but officials say commissioners may not fund all. State funds cover roughly 76 million, with the rest from the county.
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Debate Over Tax Exemption For Confederate Flag Items
Senators examined a bill granting sales tax exemptions for Confederate flag items. Officials warned of lost revenue and vague definitions. An amendment to remove flag books poles cards and hats was proposed, and a committee vote was slated for later in the session.
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Electronic banking advocate dies
Washington mourns the death of George W. Mitchell a former Federal Reserve governor and vice chairman who promoted electronic banking He died January 25 in Washington at age 92 Mitchell joined the Fed in 1961 appointed by President Kennedy and served as governor until 1976 He was vice chairman from 1973 to 1976
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Routier testifies about night sons were stabbed to death
Kerrville Texas AP A mother testifies that she found her two young sons with stab wounds and begged Damon to hold on as he spoke his last words. Prosecutors insist she killed Damon age five and Devon age six before slit throat to mislead police. She says an intruder did it and details waking to blood and a broken glass.
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Deer Population At Sandy Point Park Surpasses 80
An AP report notes a radar survey at Sandy Point State Park near Annapolis shows 81 deer living there, about 74 per square mile, with officials warning vegetation damage and habitat threat if populations aren’t managed. State Natural Resources Secretary John Griffin cites risk to other wildlife and native plant diversity.
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