City officials debate ethics probe and outside involvement
Aldermen discuss scope of potential inquiry into city contracts with City staff and the ethics commission to review bidding processes. Mayor Grimes notes a July 2 letter withdrawing a dump truck proposal while confirming the ethics panel's independence and intent to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethics Commission
Grimes
Hurricane cautions and island plans shape calm shore reactions
On Ocracoke Island residents brace for a hurricane with no forced evacuations. Pene Thompson, who manages the Anchorage Inn and Marina, plans for potential impact while many locals preemptively prepare, yet some visitors remain unaware and unconcerned as storms loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage Inn and Marina
Ocracoke Island
Thompson
Hurri
Florida orders evacuation of 500000 coastal residents
Miami AP reports Florida authorities ordered evacuation for nearly 500,000 residents from Sebastian Inlet to Amelia Island as a hurricane warning extended along the coast. Bertha, with winds of at least 39 mph and gusts far from the center, threatens the East Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Miami
Sebastian Inlet
Amelia Island
Florida-Georgia Line
Brevard County
Bertha
Eyelid Lift Promise Of Youthful Rested Eyes
A cosmetic procedure explains lifting the eyelids under anesthesia in under ninety minutes. It removes skin and fat to rejuvenate the eye area, with rapid healing and minimal scarring. Patients can return to work within two weeks and may receive a free booklet or consultation by phone.
Historic houses spurs debate over Middletown preservation plans
The Christ Reformed Church plans to buy 14 E Main St built in 1890 for about 126000, potentially demolishing or repurposing it for church growth. Neighbors and planners urge preservation while Middletown lacks a historic policy though county officials push a county wide plan to guide demolitions and surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Reformed Church
E. Main St
Mark Wakefield
Wakefield
Margaret Long
Middletown
Tim Blaser
William Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Commissioners push transfer tax to fund school construction
The board favors a 0.5 percent transfer tax on home sales to replace a $2,200 single family impact fee, arguing it is fairer and could lower new homes' cost. A 140000 dollar home would incur about 700 dollars tax vs current fees. Special districts would require 60 percent homeowner approval, but lawmakers rejected such districts last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Terre Roy Rhoderick
Rhoderick
Brunswick Campground Sees Chaos After Weekend Incident
At a Brunswick campground 800 attendees over the weekend sparked a late night clash leaving a 9-year-old hospitalized in shock and a 16-year-old treated after alcohol and medication mix. Residents demand better safety while leaders vow to improve resources and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Redmond
Brunswick
Senate wage hike showdown tests Clinton plan
Senate Republicans clashed with Democrats over a minimum wage increase as 93 Republicans backed the rise and 138 opposed it in May. Five Republicans joined Democrats to defeat an exemption for newly hired workers, prompting remarks from Gore and Reich about political shifts. Clinton urged timely passage while Daschle warned of Republican delay at their peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Clinton
Senate
House
Lott
Christopher Bond
al Gore
Robert Reich
Congress
Reich
Don Nickles
Rokin
Nickles
Tom Daschle
Rose Garden
Daschle
D-S.c
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Baldi
Baldi
Kreissig
Baker
Starza
Pene Thompson
Felix
Randy Griffin
Bruce Osborne
Richmond
Emerald Isle
Plastic Surgery News
Wien
Donald W. Kress
Toll House Avenue
Frederick
Zion Lutheran
Donald Turley
East Main Street
Blaser
Ann Leichert
Frederick County
Ms. Davis
Frederick County Commissioners
Hospice of
Hospice
Redérick Feeders
Reggie Winpigler
Mr. Winpigler
Gail Young
Pouawik
Mrs. Young
Freeman
Frederick Cablevision
Mar-iu Ridge
Mountville Rd
Buckeystown
Adamstown
Point of Rocks
Basford Rd
Ballenger Creek Pike
Hammanp
West 7Th Street
Frederck
Maryland