Glendening touts economic gains on Western Maryland tour
Maryland Governor Parris Glendening praised economic development progress during a Western Maryland trip touching Hagerstown Frederick Aviation Eastalco Aluminum and Frederick News Post editorial board meetings. He cited Eastalco’s $96 million five year expansion and warned of rising Potomac Edison power bills affecting the region.
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Carolinas brace for hurricane as Bertha nears coast
Severe weather brings heavy rain and rough seas along the Carolinas as Hurricane Bertha, now near 90 mph, tracks northward toward Myrtle Beach and Wilmington. Gusts reach 64 mph at Wilmington and 58 mph at Myrtle Beach. tens of thousands evacuate, with about 7 000 in 50 shelters across both states.
Bertha to lose strength before it hits Maryland
The National Weather Service said Hurricane Bertha would weaken before reaching Maryland, possibly passing Charles County Saturday afternoon and heading toward Wilmington. Winds near 80 to 90 mph earlier in the week would drop, bringing heavy rain and coastal erosion warnings. Ocean City felt heavy surf as beaches and boardwalk thronged, with swimming restrictions to be lifted later. The Red Cross activated its Hurricane Watch Team with Tom Jones directing in Frederick County from Baltimore. Maryland Emergency Management urged residents to stay informed.
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Common Ground on the Hill arts camp unites diversity through music
Westminster report on Common Ground on the Hill a second year music and arts summer camp running through Saturday promotes unity amid diversity. Artistic Director Walt Michael says the camp uses art music and language to express humanity. Dan Fichter a 14 year old from West Virginia praises the freedom and fun of the campus and activities.
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West Virginia
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Convicted cop killer asks judge to set verdict aside
Thirty years after Samuel Veney was found guilty by Frederick County jurors of gunning down a Baltimore police officer, he asked the circuit court to set aside the verdict. He argued the jury’s verdict tainted because the foreman announced first degree murder but jurors polled individually said only guilty of murder. Veney, now 56, contends the degree could have been manslaughter, second degree, or felony murder.
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County approves FCC school board budgets in Maryland
Frederick County Commissioners on Thursday approved both the Frederick Community College and school board budgets by funding category. The school board’s fiscal year 1997 budget totals $179.6 million, with $102 million supplied by the county. The largest category is instruction salaries at $936 million, and the overall allocation rises by $98 million from fiscal year 1996. Continued on Page A4.
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$20M funds approved for C O canal repairs
The federal government released over 20 million dollars Thursday to repair snowstorm and flood damage on the C O Canal National Historical Park. Rep Roscoe Bartlett noted major ice damage and towpath inaccessibility in spots, with work expected to cover the Cumberland Georgetown stretch through Frederick County and the Monocacy Aqueduct.
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Inside The Frederick News Post Recycling Note
The Frederick News Post emphasizes daily use of 100 percent recycled paper and notes the newspaper itself is recyclable. It highlights environmental responsibility in its production and disposal.
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No ifs ands or butts health official bans smoking
Frederick County health department expands a smoke ban to its substance abuse division. Director Peter Charuhas orders no on duty smoking and lunch hour breaks off premises. Policy, effective immediately, aims to reduce on the clock smoking despite potential staff backlash.
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