Eyler charged with operating illegal dump
The state charged C John Eyler of Eyler Excavating and David Fogle of Fogle s Refuse Disposal Co with running a large illegal dump on Liberty Road potentially polluting groundwater feeding nearby wells. Court papers say the 24 hour operation accepted household trash and hazardous items like freon bearing appliances, risking leachate contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. John Eyler
Eyler Excavating
David Fogle
Fogle
Frederick County
Drought Dampens Fourth of July Festivities Nationwide
Amid the worst drought in decades Americans curtailed fireworks and displays for the holiday weekend. Mosquito swarms from the Everglades threaten Florida gatherings while bans spread across Wisconsin North Dakota Kentucky California and other states. Kansas cities replace fireworks with laser light shows as communities adjust plans and a few locales salvage celebrations with resourceful alternates.
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Miami
Everglades
St. Louis
America
St. Louis Arch
Glen Campbell
George Bush
Lows
North Dakota
Kentucky
California
Les Parr
Riverside County
Calif
Kansas
Independence
Harry S. Truman
Philadelphia
W. Wilson Goode
Southern hay flows north as drought looms across states
Southern farmers ship 180 bales of hay to Indiana to repay a 1986 debt as drought hits the Midwest. Alabama Governor Hunt asks federal disaster aid while Ohio, Virginia, and North Dakota face losses. analyst forecasts $3 billion in ND damage. Charolotte Court House and Cloverdale shipments reflect cross‑state aid efforts.
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Indiana
Alabama
North Dakota
Cloverdale
Ind
Ed Meek
South Carolina
Charleston
S.C
Charlotte Court House
Ohio
Steve Maurer
Charlotte County
Richard Celeste
Guy Hunt
U.S. Agriculture
Richard Lyng
Hunt
Washington
Lyng
Water use curbed as area faces voluntary restrictions
Larry Johnson, director of public works, urged residents of 550 homes east of Middletown to conserve water amid low levels at Fountaindale tank. He warned that continued shortages could trigger mandatory limits and fines for lawn watering or car washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Johnson
Middletown
Johnson
Fountaindale
Crest Manor
Braddock Estates
Frederick County
Point of Rocks
Mr. Johnson
Lake Singanore
Ballenger Creek
News Not Published Monday 4th For Independence Day
The News will not publish Monday July 4 to allow employees to celebrate Independence Day. Editorial offices reopen at 4 p.m. Monday. Sunny and clear this afternoon and evening. Mostly sunny Sunday with highs in the upper 70s and 80s for the 4th. Western Maryland Weather map on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Kern
Motter Avenue
Wisconsin
Tommy G. Thompson
Maryland
Pigeons go missing after cross-Channel race from France
Thousands of racing pigeons released in Nevers on June 25 failed to return to northern England. Only about 1,500 of more than 5,000 birds arrived by Friday night as owners and experts mulled theories from solar flares to microwave signals. Some birds valued at tens of thousands of dollars. One bird found in London's Trafalgar Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Mary Hamilton
Sheffield and District Hunting Pigeon Federation
Nevers
France, For What Should Have Been A 14-Hour Sprint Home T Oorthern England
Chris Mead
Derek Towers
Up North Combine
Trafalgar Square
Middletown’s Floyd Main Longtime Town Official Still Ties To Home
Floyd Main, 86, the longest serving Middletown public official, remains rooted in town life. Born into a local farming family, he ran for council before World War II and earned national recognition from Gov. Schaefer. He continues as water and sewer supervisor while residents admire his steadfast ties to Main Street and the valley view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Floyd Main
Main
Frederick
Church Street
Town Hall
Main Street
Mr. Main
Braddock Mountain
Fountaindale
United States
Mr Main
Maryland
William Donald Schaefer
Regina Beachley
Beachley
Anaheim
Calif
B. Walter Beachley
Floyd
Roulzahns
Coblenvs
Remsburgs
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Mark Crummett
Eyler
Edward M. Dexter
Department of the Environment
Mr. Eyter
Mr. Eyler
Zohing
Michael Thompson
Thompson
Associated Press
Veiled Prophet Organization
Midwest
Peter Mertz
News-Post
Inside the News
Estat
Counci
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