Memo sparks debate over police memo loyalty and privileges
The police chief cites misinterpretation as a memo aimed at clarifying on duty supervision while denying special treatment for elected officials. Alderman Baker recalls a blocking truck incident and worries about public perception. Mayor Grimes and FOP President Grubb seek fuller context before comment.
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Stephen Haller
Opereton
Fran Baker
East Third Street
Maxwell Avenue
Third Street
West Third
Grimes
Fraternal Order of Police
Kevin Grubb
Grubb
Scout Explorer Post Aims Global Ski Program Growth
Mr Thompson oversees an Explorer Post that travels yearly to Vermont Quebec and New Zealand for skiing. Scouts hike and camp while Explorers focus on themes such as law enforcement or skiing. He aims to triple county troops next year and pursue the Silver Beaver award while expanding international scouting.
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The
Explorer Post
Vermont
Quebec
New Zealand
Mr. Thompson
United States
Thompson
Informant Aids Police In Arrest Of Drug Dealer In Frederick
Frederick City Police arrested Irvin Eugene Bright 38 of no fixed address on charges of distribution of crack cocaine possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of crack cocaine. An informant accompanied Bright from the Lincoln Apartments on South Bentz Street around 10 40 p m. Bright was found with marked money and taken to the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
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Frederick City
Irvin Eugene Bright
South Bentz Street
Bright
Lincoln Apartments
Frederick County
Rosemont Avenue traffic zone set for 2 month pattern change
A 2.5 million, 1.5 mile road upgrade on Rosemont Avenue near Military Road begins with a 24 hour traffic zone. Traffic will be reduced to one lane per direction and drivers must turn right at Military Road or Montevue Lane. C.W. Hetzer Co. of Hagerstown leads the project set for completion in November.
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Rosemont Avenue
Military Road
Montevue Lane
Gary Hessong
Frederick
Hessong
Rosemont and
Military
Rosemont
Montevue
Tuscarora Drive
C.W. Hetzer Co. of
Hagerstown
Fire at The Bon Ton in Frederick Towne Mall
A pile of roofing insulation on top of The Bon Ton department store caught fire around 4 p.m. Thursday but caused no significant damage. Store officials and mall workers extinguished the flames with extinguishers before firefighters arrived. The cause is unknown and no roof damage occurred.
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Bon Ton
Frederick Towne
Petruzzo
United Fire Station
Frederick
School Renovation Projects Across Frederick Area Progress
Crew repairs a roof fire above the media center while urban project work continues. Walkersville Elementary B building renovations total 50000 dollars for temporary housing until January. Grade Elementary near completion with August finish. Middletown Middle adds 260 seats and renovates media center by July. TJ Middle asbestos removal underway. Orchard Grove Elementary site prep starts. Linganore High Science labs upgrade at 787000. Track repair at Frederick High planned for mid October and tennis courts at Walkersville to be repaired.
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Barnes
Urbana
Walkersville Elementary
Walkersville
Middletown Middle School
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School
TJ Middle
Orchard Grove
Frederick
Deer Crossing
Middletown
Central County
Gov. Thomas Johnson
Linganore High School
Frederick High School
Walkersville High School
Ers
Valley Shanty
Brunswick
Clinton accused of politicizing Fort Ritchie BRAC debate
In continuing BRAC talks, critics say President Clinton interferes in an apolitical process to win California votes. Dr Bartlett and others urge the president to back off, with one saying they would vote no if accommodations for McClellan arise. The BRAC list decision rests with Clinton by July 15 and then Congress.
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Clinton
Knickmeier
Fort Ritchie
Bartlett
California
Dr. Bartlett
McClellan
Congress
County debates sewer line for Lewistown area development
Residents clash with developers over extending a wastewater line versus building a treatment plant. The plan would link a proposed 12 acre Sandower site and Ballenger Creek plant with a $3 million alternative, funded mostly by developers, to serve failing septic systems and prevent school and road strain.
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Frances Robinson
Lewistown
Utica Civic Association
Sandover
Maryland Department of the Environment
Sandower
Fishing Creek
Lewistown-Utica
County Department of Public Works
Ballenger Creek
Bob Hayes
Marke
Hoke
Gary Sandower
Sanbower Builders
Quynn
Public Works Department
Jem
Robinson
Planning Commission
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