Federal charges filed against Menon in bribery and extortion
Federal and state corruption charges allege that Balacchandra Menon former city director of permits and code enforcement solicited bribes totaling 30000 dollars from construction contractors and a developer and extorted 1000 and 2000 dollar bribes for sidewalk and sewer project contracts. Federal and state counts carry up to 20 years in prison per count.
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Menon
Balacchandra Menon
U.S. District Court
Baltimore
U.S. Attorney's
Frederick County
U.S
Gary Jordan
Frederick
Frederick Municipal
FBI
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Court rules airport firm owes city no rent under lease
In Frederick, Circuit Court Judge Mary Ann Stepler ruled Frederick Aviation Inc does not owe the city $300,000 in back rent. The decision focused on contract interpretation of a 1980 lease, which the judge said shows the aviation company would not pay rent for the disputed airport spaces. The ruling ends the city’s attempt to recover sums tied to buildings reverted to city ownership.
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Frederick
Circuit Court
Frederick Aviation Inc
Aviation Company
Mary Ann Stepler
Frederick Aviation
William Caudell
Paul Gordon
N. Lynn Tillery
Jon Kreissig
Kreissig
Ronald Young
John Norman
Young
Mr. Caudell
W. Milner Roberts
Frederick County Sludge Task Force Elects Leadership
The Frederick County Sludge Task Force met Tuesday at Winchester Hall electing Richard Grossnickle as chairman, Dr Lee Miller as vice chair, and Pevi Spurner as secretary. The panel, with MDE officials, weighed regulatory limits and county authority to guide sludge disposal amid enforcement and public awareness efforts.
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Frederick County
Maryland Department of the Environment
MDE
Richard Grossnickle
Vetermanan
Lee Miller
Pevi Spurner
Fredenck County
Bruce Reeder
Winchester Hall
Reeder
Maryland
Hue
Hrosemickie
Buttes
Douglas Proctor
Clinton nomination due tonight
Democrats nominate Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton for president at the convention main event after days of warmups. A roll call and state-by-state blessing set Clinton and running mate Al Gore on the path to the White House as Cuomo and others weigh in.
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New York
Arkansas
Bill Clinton
White House
Clinton
al Gore
Mario Cuomo
Cuomo
Central Park
Nelson Mandela
African National Congress
NBC
Paul Tsongas
Tsongas
California
Jerry Brown
Brown
Weather forecast summary and notices
Inside The News Weather predicts a chance of late afternoon showers with highs near the upper 80s. Tonight will bring more showers and clouds with a continued chance of rain as temperatures dip. A map on Page 8 outlines the district weather and rainfall probabilities for the Pots round area and local teams. see Maryland region details.
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Thorsuas
Maryland
Family Black Bill Park Haven for hikers and wildlife
A brief feature describes Family Black Bill Park as a haven for hikers and explorers, noting its trails and the variety of wildlife sighted in different seasons. The piece highlights the park’s accessibility and natural appeal to visitors seeking outdoor recreation.
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Black Bill Park
Heat wave bakes Western Maryland with record heat
Forecasters warn sauna like heat will persist through Saturday as Frederick hits 99 with a heat index around 105. High humidity and a western Atlantic high pressure drive warm air into the region. Pools like Hood College see crowds, while maintenance crews labor in 90 degree heat. Officials caution workers to take breaks and stay hydrated as the region endures continued heat.
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Frederick
National Weather Service
Maryland
NWS
Patrick Moore
Richard Lindsay
Bush and Baker ranch fishing trip fuels White House chatter
Report outlines President Bush visiting Baker’s ranch for a fishing outing amid speculation about policy aims and regional peace signals. Officials described the gathering as a routine vacation scene with photographers present and no formal announcements forthcoming.
BoE to establish appeals process for controversial books
The Board of Education plans to set up procedures to review and appeal decisions regarding controversial books. The text references meetings, personnel, and dates, but details are fragmented. The article implies an organized framework to handle objections while ensuring proper review and transparency.
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Boe
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