Dry spell triggers water bans across Frederick County
Maryland faces ongoing drought with six months of below normal rain. Woodsboro and Emmitsburg impose outdoor water bans, cutting back on pool refills, lawn watering, and car washing. Emmitsburg fines start at citations, rising to $75 for second offenses. state warns of potential water shortages statewide.
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Heathaggard
Frederick County
Maryland
Woodsboro
Don Trimmer
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Mount Airy
MDE
William Carr
Carr
Ten year old boy admits setting fire in Frederick County
A 10 year old boy admitted in Frederick County Circuit Court that he set a October fire at the Summit Windsor apartment complex causing 400000 dollars in damage and injuring a woman. He pleaded to first degree assault and reckless endangerment under a deal between the State's Attorney and the Public Defender. The attempted murder counts were amended to assault and the arson charge was not pursued at this time. He answered questions from Judge Julie Stevenson and said he knew it was very bad. He then underwent court ordered psych evaluations.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Robert Fenwick
Public Defenders Office
Robert
Summit Windsor
Ken Shapiro
Julie Stevenson
Truck driver convicted of manslaughter in Maryland case
Spencerville man Lawrence M Kelly, 58, was convicted in Frederick County Circuit Court of manslaughter by motor vehicle for a crash on Md 80 near Penn Shop Road on March 3 1998. A Lincoln passenger Alice McCoy 83 of Marietta Ga died at the scene. Kelly faces up to 10 years. a pre sentence investigation was ordered.
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Spencerville
Frederick County
Mary Anne Stepler
Stepler
Lawrence M Kelly
Kelly
Alice McCoy
Marietta
Larry West
Phyllis McCoy Field
Monrovia
R Adams Cowles
New school board leaders stress accountability
Ronald Peppers and Maureen Lapsa assumed Frederick County Board of Education leadership aiming for seamless continuity when new members join in 18 months. They stressed expanding accountability and closer community communication as contracts with two unions were finalized and new middle school boundaries approved.
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Ronald Peppers
Maureen Lapss
Frederick County
Jean Smith
Peppe
Lapsa
Lapsz
Frederick non-partisan election debate stalls city plan
City officials held a Wednesday workshop on eliminating partisan elections in Frederick. Alderman Baldi backs the move to boost participation, while Robert Kresslein opposes, arguing parties aid voters in understanding ideologies and guiding choices. no decision was final, another evening meeting will be scheduled.
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Frederick
Jim Grimes
Joseph Baldi
Baldi
Robert Kresslein
Frederick County
Democratic State Central
Kresslein
Officer cut in brawl at WHS parking lot
A Walkersville man, John Vanleeuwen, denied bail after attempting to stab three officers in Walkersville High School parking lot. He faced charges including assault with intent to murder and three counts of assault along with possessing a dangerous weapon. The 11 pm struggle occurred as troopers aided local residents in separating two juvenile groups preparing to fight.
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WHS
Walkersville
Walkersville High School
Mai
John Vanleeuwen
Main Street
Music a hit with Keys fans and players
Frederick Keys players choose theme songs for at bats and mound visits. Public relations director Heather Clabaugh says the tunes energize players and fans, with relievers favored for getting in the groove. Announcer Rick McClausin handles the music in the park.
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Patrick Durbin
Frederick Keys
Harry Grove Stadium
Keys
Heather Clabaugh
Frederick
Ms. Clabaugh
Rick McClausin
Bears roam western Frederick County provoking alarms
A large black bear wandered into a Foxville area yard near Quirauk School Road drawing a wary response from resident Jeanie Fisher and deputies. Fire equipment and natural resources officials were summoned while observers warned not to approach bears, especially cubs, as sightings continue in the county.
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Gambrill Park Road
Benis
Department of Natural Resources
Frederick County
Foxville
Jeanie Fisher
Quirauk School Road
Ms. Fisher
Maryland
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