Library director fires staffer over patron contact
Denise Davis backed by Frederick County trustees, firing Matthew Robb after a May incident in which he held a patron's arm. Board cites misconduct in office and supports due process while Robb appeals no further. Controversy centers on personnel action and director’s authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Davis
Board of Trustees
Robert Finch
Robb
Denise Davis
Frederick County
William Lee
Mr. Robb
Lee
Barbara Marmet
Matt
Heat wave tests dairy farms as cows slow milk output
In Toledo and Walkersville the blistering heat cut milk production as cows stopped eating and farmers like James J. Stup reported a 40 percent drop. Dairy operations used fans and sprinklers while some calves ceased drinking their mothers’ milk amid the no breeze conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Corselius
Walkersville
James J. Stup
Mr. Stup
Tai Chi Teaches Balance Mind Body Health Philosophy
Michael Schmitt describes tai chi as a philosophy linking health and self-defense with daily life. He notes balance is key as movements seem simple yet complex, with breathing and waist work aiding internal organs. Seniors gain preventive benefits, reducing fall risk and hip fractures, while clinics use tai chi to lower relapse rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Schmitt
Lawmakers spar over ATF bonuses amid Waco and militia probes
In a heated debate, Dr. Bartlett and Ms. Chenoweth oppose bonuses for about 1,000 ATF workers, arguing it inappropriate while Congress probes the Waco raid and Randy Weaver case. They win clause clarifying 7.5 million earmarked for ATF anti terrorism work must target explosives experts in Oklahoma City inquiry.
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ATF
Bartlett
Ms. Chenoweth
Congress
Davidian
Waco
Texas
Randy Weaver
Idaho
Dr. Bartlett
Fulton County
Tenn
FBI
Chenoweth
Steve Stockman
Oklahoma City
Richard Durbin
Illinois
National Rifle Association
Frederick hacker case traces to fred net raid and plea
The Frederick case centers on DiGennaro a computer engineer fired from the Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center who erased data then posted a password file on fred.net He pleaded guilty amid government pressure and a looming forfeiture fight FBI traced faxes to a Staples public fax line and to fred net while NIHs Rick Hargett called the attack all out and not subtle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DiGennaro
Fred.net
U.S
Lynne Battaglia
Scott Borison
Frederick
Maryland
Frednet
J. Charles Smith IH
Jimmy Hoffa
Smith
DiGemnaro
Frederick Cancer Research and Development Center
FCRDC
Staples
FBI
Rick Hargett
National Institutes of Health
Office of Information and Resource Management
Md 75 improvement planned in Frederick County
The State Highway Administration will upgrade about five miles of Md 75 from Urbana Pike to Fingerboard Road with milling patching resurfacing drainage and widened segments at Lewisdale Road to add bypass lanes and improve sight distance. Weekday single lane closures and some weekend work are planned. Wolfe and Son Inc of Middletown won a 1 million contract. completion expected by year end weather permitting.
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State Highway Administration
Green Valley Road
Frederick County
Urbana Pike
Fingerboard Road
Lewisdale Road
Wolfe & Son Inc
Middletown
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Julia Robb
Matthew Robb
Elephant
Toledo, Ohio
Renee
Toledo
Vitaly Komar
Alex Melamid
Kemar
Tai Chi
Michael Schmitt
Hood College
Schmitt
Sam Yu
Eliot Engel
D-N.y
Pontiac
PT A
Aoa
JON
Krink
Renn Kirby
E. Sixth St. Frederick
HIVE
Frederick Newes-Post
Pleasant Valley
Greenfield
Thomas Johnson
Frederick, MD
McDonald’s
Fairview Center
Poel
Bird
Stakay Fommtaries
Terewah
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