Vandalism hits Spout Spring water source in Yellow Springs
The Spout Spring water pipe on Hamburg Road was ripped out and left standing like a flagpole on Wednesday, an act suspected as vandalism. Health officials warned against drinking the water due to past coliform findings, with tests pending results.
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Yellow Springs
Frederick County
Health Department
Hambang Road
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Hamburg Road
Paul Offutt
Public works director pushes city upkeep of sidewalks
Frederick explores two sidewalk repair options at a Wednesday workshop. Public Works Director Fred Eisenhart Jr. favors city staff handling repairs with a new crew and equipment, despite upfront costs, to reduce contractor reliance and streamline permits. Critics warn of more complaints if residents no longer repair adjacent walkways. The meeting also covered the In The Street festival on Oct 2 and a fundraiser beer and wine cafe. City commissioners approved a tax waiver for Federated Charities and discussed CSX MARC train talks and a planned Annapolis meeting with House Speaker Taylor.
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Fred Eisenhart Jr
Frederick
Public
Public Works Department
Eisenhart
Debbie Backer
Ms. Board
CSX
Jim Grimes
Casper Taylor
Annapolis
Gray proposes water task force to guard county supply
Frederick County leaders consider forming a task force to evaluate water supply vulnerability and response plans after 900,000 gallons of raw sewage contaminated the aquifer. The group would study alternate water sources, long term usage, private well treatment, and notification methods.
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Frederick County
David Gray
Procane
Gray
FMH renovation plans spark neighborhood debate
Residents near Frederick Memorial Hospital voice ongoing concerns about a 50 million dollar renovation set to begin after the new year and finish by 2004. The project would raze three old on campus buildings and shift construction traffic to Gas House Pike with a hospital trailer on site. Planning Commission urged continued dialogue as officials promise dust and noise controls and quieter delivery routes to protect nearby residents and patients.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick City Planning Commission
Elm Street
Trail
Park Avenues
FMH
Planning Commission
Gas House Pike
James Kluttz
Katz
Farewell to thee County Official Honored at ESCAPE Leader Event
County Commissioner Jan Gardner presents an award of excellence to Susanne Riemer, director of ESCAPE, at her going away party held at the Federated Charities Building on Wednesday.
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Jan Gardner
Susanne Riemer
Escape
Federated Charities
New Market zoning hearing postponed by severe weather
New Market Board of Zoning Appeals postponed a public hearing Wednesday night because high winds felled trees blocked roads and cut power for about two hours. John Carrier’s appeal to operate a restaurant in the General Store will be rescheduled. Mayor Richard Fleshman said postponement would ensure better citizen turnout.
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New Market
New Market Board of Zoning Appeals
John Carrier
Richard Fleshman
Frederick youth center penalties draw parents ire
About 54 youths were confined in closed rooms for hours as punishment for rowdy conduct at Frederick's youth center. Cassandra Ambush, whose daughter and niece participated, questions staff qualifications and the use of time outs longer than 30 minutes. Center officials deny targeted discipline and defend consistency, noting staff qualifications and years of operation.
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Frederick
Cassandra Ambush
Rick Weldon
Weldon
Ms. Ambush
Ambush
Youth Center
Derek Shackelford
Shackelford
Frederick Community College closes after water main break
A water main break Wednesday morning shut down Frederick Community College and canceled afternoon and evening classes. The line supplied the campus cooling system, prompting closure due to heat. The Children’s Center kept operations open, and officials planned regular classes the next day barring further problems.
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FCC
Frederick Community College
Michael
Pritchard
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