Detrick Eyes Chemical Method to Clean Groundwater
Fort Detrick plans to use a chemical oxidation process to neutralize cancer causing solvents buried in Area B 11, Kemp Lane and Shookstown Road. Col Jeff Springer says the iron catalyzed peroxide method could convert TCE into harmless byproducts, with costs estimated between 500000 and 1 million dollars and more details expected by 2003.
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Bicyclist found dead on Market Road ditch scene
Ronald Vandersee Vopicka, 62, was found face down in a roadside ditch near Market Road and Bidle Road by Frederick County deputies at 3:40 pm after his bicycle left the roadway. No vehicle involvement suspected. investigators seek information at 301-694-1046.
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Walkersville to Hire State Troopers for Speed Enforcement
Walkersville officials approve a $10,000 overtime plan to deploy state troopers from the Frederick barrack for six months to crack down on speeding. The measure, proposed by Donald Schildt and backed unanimously, funds about $35 hourly and may draw troopers from existing staff. a $4,000 line item for a code enforcement officer was also discussed. The Drive 25 Alive program will kick off alongside, while water tower space for Sprint is rejected and a water policy review follows the Grossnickle tap agreement debate.
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Joe Magnalo
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Joe Cahn
Sprint
Beth Passerb
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Grossnickie Farm
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Otenagee
Paul Phillips
Wildfire turns ferocious as four firefighters die
In Winthrop Washington a rapid wildfire overwhelmed a team of 21 firefighters. As the blaze intensified, four lost their lives while evacuating under extreme heat and wind. Supervisors described the situation as dire as crews sought refuge from the advancing flames. The article notes emergency shelters were used by some, with ongoing coverage continued on later pages.
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Sonny J. O'Neal
Police search empty buildings for Levy disappearance
Washington police begin a search of vacant District of Columbia buildings for the missing former intern Chandra Levy. Officers may use cadaver dogs as they probe whether Levy is dead, while Rep. Gary Condit faces possible polygraph testing as the investigation continues.
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Deputy in Naked Case Defends Off Duty Security Work
A deputy in an off duty security role faced a naked photo incident. Kathleen Loench of ABATE of Maryland defended the case as a grassroots motorcycle lobbying effort, while the deputy declined to comment beyond acknowledging the arrest time and uncertain consent. Local officials noted the situation remains under review as investigators determine if the photo was taken with or without permission.
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