FTC review may force divestiture of Giant and Martin’s stores
Ahold’s acquisition of Giant Foods and Giant Foods of Pennsylvania prompts FTC scrutiny. About 4 or 5 Maryland stores and roughly a dozen of 178 Giants could be divested, with Pennsylvania and District of Columbia stores under the same review. Frederick area stores employ about 250 workers. transfers planned if divestiture occurs. Rep Bartlett urges FTC to consider community impact and preserve access to groceries.
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Scher
Ahold
Giant Foods
Maryland
Giant Foods of
Pennsylvania
Martin’s
Giant
Mr. Scher
FTC
Denny Hopkins
Giant Food
Mr. Hopkins
Frederick
Giants
District of Columbia
Roscoe Bartlett
Roth
Commission
Robert Pitofsky
Dr. Bartlett
Community voices on police conduct at Frederick meeting
Residents recount alleged police abuses and defend most officers. Complaints center on a charged exchange between a man named Allen and an officer, a claim of a slammed ex-wife against a car, and fears of planted evidence. Several participants call for accountability while praising timely police help when needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. White
Frederick
Rink bankruptcy raises questions on public funding and impact
Discussion centers on expansion of the Frederick ice rink network and whether changes in business plans affected success. Local officials stress public money supports jobs and recreation, while critics question funding private ventures and transparency.
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John Derr
Frederick
Joseph Leichert
Frederick County
Leichert
Frances Baker
Rink finances under BOCC review with multi‑agency loans
Banks local government and SBA lent over 2 million for the rink. State provided 250000 and city county share 10 percent. Byron and Wendy Dyke invested 550000. The arena has paid 67353 in city real estate taxes since July 1 1994, with no personal property taxes though bills were issued in 1997. Dukes filed bankruptcy but intend to keep the ice rink open.
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BOCC
SBA
Rink
Byron
Wendy Dyke
Gerald
Kolbfleisch
Bird criticizes Derr on partial birth abortion votes
Bird contends Derr has ridden the fence on partial birth abortion. During the last session Derr opposed the procedure but voted against a ban. He cited constitutional concerns and later attempted to introduce his own bill, but it failed.
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Derr
Bird
Barnes reversal over comptroller successor debated party reaction
Barnes said Democrats were stunned by the sudden death of Goldstein who served as comptroller for 40 years and had announced another term. Glendinging appointed Barnes citing needed experience and intent to seek another term, stating he would run again.
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Barnes
Goldstein
Glendening
Camp program offers hands-on learning for students
Sixth grader Jaimie Shirley, an experienced summer camper, praises a non traditional program that teaches basic skills in an engaging setting. She compares it with Girl Scout camp, noting early wake ups and afternoons at home but a fun, non boring experience.
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Jaimie Shirley
Frederick County candidates discuss roads taxes and growth
The candidates address funding for Frederick and Washington counties and the need to connect I-70 and I-270. They propose high occupancy tolls to ease congestion, smarter growth, tax relief, and support for small businesses, with Koontz highlighting agriculture’s primacy and fair education funding.
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Derr
Frederick
Washington
Bird
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Mr. Bird
Frederick County Career and Technology Center
Ing
Baltimore
Mr. Koontz
Washington County
South Hagerstown
GS Communications
Maryland Ensemble Theater
Local officials back tax break on amusements for area families
Frederick lawmakers approved a tax break reducing a parcel-auto parts purchase from six dollars to five point seven five for family entertainment. Supporters argued the 10 percent area tax hurts local businesses while Tennessee owners pay 4 percent, a disparity hitting families. Alderman Kuzemchak dissented preferring a full review of admission and amusement taxes.
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Frederick
Tennessee
Mr. Stottlemyer
Donna Kuzemchak
Ing
Kuzemchak
Meta Nash
Blaine Young
William Hall
Young
Grimes
Stottlemyer
Hagerstown
Obituary notices for Henderson and Walsh in Frederick area
Master Sgt. Andre Henderson, 47, of Frederick, died July 7 at his sister’s home after a 20 year Air Force career. He earned multiple medals and supported Operation Desert Shield and Storm. Survived by two children, a granddaughter, siblings, and extended family. Public viewing July 12, funeral July 13, with interment at Fairview Cemetery. Brian Winslow Walsh, 42, of Leesburg, died July 9 at Loudoun Hospital. He directed Network Element Architecture at WorldCom, survived by wife Brenda, mother Jean, two sons, siblings, in laws, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation July 11, with funeral July 13 at All Saints Episcopal Church. Memorials to the Brian Walsh Scholarship Fund.
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Andre M. Henderson
Frederick
Frederick County
Clara J. Hill
Eugene F. Henderson
Libertytown
Henderson
Gov Thomas Johnson High School
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base
Alabama
Yeshitela Institute For Freedom and Advancement
Lisa
Andre Henderson
Hampton
Ke'Ann Danielle McGee
Ann T. Thompson
D'laris Jenkins
Chantal Hoes
Eugene
Raythorne Henderson
Robert Hoes
Leroy Thompson
Gary L. Rollins
W. South St
Brian Winslow Walsh
Gleedsville Road
Leesburg
Loudoun Hospital Center
Brenda Phillips Walsh
Washington, D.C
Jean Louise Stevenson Walsh
William George Walsh
Network Element Architecture Communications
World Communications
Reston
Colin Georges Walsh
Owen David Walsh
Steve Walsh
Terry Walsh
Charlie Walsh
Angie
Woodsboro
Judy Smith
Connie Knecht
Butch
Arbutis
Arnold
Louise Phillips
Carolyn
Seb Petruzzello
Dagsboro
Del
Kathy
Tom Miss
Middletown
Debbie
Neil Coats
Walkersville
Punky
Eric Baumgardner
Davey
Dee Phillips
Colonial Funeral Home
Edwards Ferry Road
All Saints Episcopal Church
West Church Street
Loudoun County
Brian Walsh
c/o F&M Bank
Catoctin Circle SE
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Gayla White
Ms. Edmonds
Ruthanne Smith
All Saints Street
Baker
Harmee
Hood College
Mir Koontz
Frederick Netos-jost
Barrier-Queen
R. Warner Construction
Underwood Electric, Co
Gartland Plumbing
Craig Painting
Fleming Petroleum
Reisterstown Lumber Co
Superior
Greenwall
James M. Green, Inc
Barrier-Queen Funeral Directors
Winfield
Bende Souch Cacroll High School
Ve Ei
Sanctuary
Progressive Community Church of God In Christ
E. Fourth St
Fairview Cemetery
Packard Bell
America
W. Patrick St
Collectibles
Sion
Francis Scott Key Mall
Jcpenney
Sears & Hecht’s
Value City
Buckeystown Pike
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