Denied rezoning for dragway site to adding 490 homes near Monrovia
Frederick County Planning Commission rejected a request by the Wicom family to rezone the 164 acre Md 7 dragway site for up to 490 homes. The vote 4 to 2 followed planners noting current R 1 and agricultural zoning allow 125 homes. Opponents cited school crowding traffic and loss of rural character while supporters argued water and sewer lines would fund future development. The plan anticipated a 10 year build and eventual closure of the dragway with utility customers for a planned Monrovia plant.
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Frederick County Planning Commission
Monrovia
Wicom
MD. 80
Mike Smariga
Frederick
Smariga
Commission
Robert White
Joel T. Anderson
Wilcom
Green Valley
Carolyn Kawecki
Greater
Rabid Puppy Triggers Rabies Treatments For 33 People
The Frederick County Health Department reports over 33 individuals began post exposure rabies treatment after contact with a Doberman puppy that tested positive for rabies. The 3 month old dog, bought June 10 from the county shelter, was put down July 14. No bites occurred.
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Frederick County
Gullis
Health Department
Rinehart Becomes First Woman To Lead Fire Rescue Group
Edie Rinehart was elected head of the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association in Middletown, the first woman to hold the post. A cardiac rescue technician with Frederick County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, she serves with Independent Hose Co. in Frederick and says she values earning her rank through work.
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Middletown
Edie Rinehart
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Ms Rinehart
Frederick County Department of Fire and Rescue Services
Independent Hose Co
Frederick
Frederick County
Hoke resists more control over county library board
Frederick County Commissioner Mark Hoke rejected expanding the county's library board authority saying he will not seek more power after a dispute over the firing of Matthew Robb. Former library director Martha Reynolds defended the board action. Senator Tim Ferguson voiced concern earlier but backed the current stance.
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Mark Hoke
Frederick County Commissioners
Martha Reynolds
Brary Board
Matthew Robb
Tim Ferguson
Library Board
Hoke
New Market water line talks stall over concessions
County and New Market officials hit snags Thursday delaying a water line through the town. After two years of talks a near agreement collapsed as the town sought 45 free hookups valued at about 90000 dollars while county officials indicated substantial changes to the draft.
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New Market
Wendy Kearney
Super Camp Helps 1170 Frederick Elementary Students Read and Math
In July 1,170 elementary students attend the third year of Super Camp a four week program costing about 180000. Classes limit 12 students per teacher with Principal Linda Hezlep noting leaders rise in small groups. Camp runs from July 5 to end of month.
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Frederick County
Linda Hezlep
Twin Ridge Elementary
Frederick man’s business implication explored
A Frederick business story outlines local enterprise impacts and community context, highlighting key figures and developments affecting the area's economic landscape. The piece emphasizes business activity, local relevance, and potential outcomes for residents and stakeholders.
Sleep apnea sufferer drops 200 pounds to save his life
Thurmont resident Mark Hagelin weighed over 400 pounds when a Frederick doctor warned he would die if he did not lose weight. Surgery removed tonsils and soft palate and included a tracheotomy to restart breathing, yielding enough relief for Hagelin to begin losing weight on his own.
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Mark Hagelin
Mr. Hagelin
Thurmont
Gerald Reed
Frederick
Dr. Reed
Reed
Hagelin
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