Emmitsburg Residents Rally Over Deputy John Chance Firing
Emmitsburg residents crowded town hall and sidewalks to protest the termination of Deputy First Class John Chance. They presented a 750 sign petition and urged council to reconsider, praising Chance’s community policing and youth outreach while criticizing the firing as unfair.
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Industrial subdivision bridge dispute affects Monocacy site
The commission requires a bridge over the Monocacy River for an industrial park's occupancy, with spring 2000 construction planned. Partners including Edward Scott say a large distributor moving in will drive traffic, while residents warn city streets cannot handle heavy trucks.
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Dale outlines nine FCPS system goals for progress
Dr Dale, Frederick County school superintendent since July 1996, states nine goals include student achievement, school climate, recruitment and seating. He notes a 17 percent salary increase since 1996 to 96,000 and that he is in the last year of his four year contract with contract negotiations to begin under state law. He declines comment on talks.
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Dr. Dale
Frederick County
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Biggus Defends Self in Trial Over Alleged Attack
Mann told the jury the case may be a fabrication by a scolded child, while the girl stood by her account. A retired polo officer labeled Biggus a sexual predator of children in court papers. Biggus, previously convicted in 1987 of assaulting a 13-year-old with a carpet knife, was released in 1996 and co-founded a Maryland AIDS group a year later before resigning at arrest. Police testimony began on the trial’s second day, before Judge G Edward Dwyer Jr.
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Rhoads Reflects On Long Volunteer History At Monocacy Site
Veteran volunteer Mr Rhoads assisted at events including the 135th anniversary Battle of Monocacy reenactment at Monocacy National Battlefield and greeted visitors at Gambrill mansion. He previously served at Catoctin Mountain Park and Antietam National Battlefield, won an Outstanding Volunteer Award in 1992, and honors storytelling to engage guests.
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Antietam National Battlefield
Sharpsburg
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Maryland Health Department
Maryland
Monocacy Park
Centenarian author cherishes Record Street Home ties
Ms. Stumpe, turning 100, celebrated at Record Street Home with 18 residents and friends while her two autobiographical books, The Ladies of Record Street Home and 100 Years, My Story, reflect a long life of adaptability. Board member Eliza Stoner praises her as versatile and loyal.
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Record Street
Record Street Home
Frederick Community College
Eliza Stoner
Ms. Stoner
Sue Ann Wilms
Ms. Wilms
North Dakota Territory
Drought worsens as Eastern Seaboard faces record dryness
Frederick County statistics show a drought index far below normal with April through August as peak crop months. Rain gaps and spotty July showers stressed crops, while forecasters debate whether this signals climate shifts or natural cycles. Some experts warn of broader extremes, others see possible wetter summers ahead.
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Ray Garibay
State Agricultural Statistics Service
Seaboard
LeComte
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