Bridge restoration nears completion with timber assembly
Helen Conway watches as 38 000 pound trusses are set for the covered bridge rebuild. Dave Reeves of Thomas Allen Construction notes six to seven months locating white oak timbers from 400 suppliers. FCCBPS plans a roof and stage for a grand opening as crews brace the structure against wind.
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Helen Conway
Ms. Conway
Dave Reeves
Thomas Allen Construction Co
Laurel
Mr. Reeves
Robert Ogle
Ogle
Mr. Ogle
Dennis Metzer
Milcar Contracting
Canada
Westview MXD plan prompts housing, environmental concerns
Westview residents hear a planning dispute as the MXD concept gains support yet faces pushback over proposed 10 500 housing units. Commissioners debate action after a public hearing with County Attorney Mathias urging a definitive vote as Reeder’s motion fails.
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Sundergill
Forstmann
Reeder
John Mathias
Frederick teen Lee charged after drug exchange caught on video
A Frederick high school senior, Jason Lee, faces charges after narcotics were exchanged for cash in a May 3 undercover operation. Police say a confidential informant led to the arrest at 525 N. Market St. in Frederick. Lee, who has no prior trouble, expressed uncertainty about the court date but said he still hopes to attend Frederick Community College and pursue writing or engineering. He noted his parents remain supportive despite the fallout and his community ties include volunteering at the Frederick Youth Center.
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Lee
N. Market St
Frederick
Frederick Community College
Ray Dietz
Mr Lee
Youth Center
Budget critic warns of pressure from new county jobs
Budget steadfast through Tuesday warns commissioners risk future budgets by creating 89 new county jobs and perpetual obligations. He predicts 1996 won’t be rosy and notes the next board will must restore 800000 slated for Carroll Creek flood control, funds allegedly diverted earlier to upgrade the school board lighting system.
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Sneadner
Board of Commissioners
Carroll Creek
Health plan talks mix partisanship with universal coverage aim
Senators from both parties discuss restructuring market rules while seeking universal coverage funded by taxpayers. Notable participants include Kassebaum and Breaux, Chafee, Baucus, Boren, Bradley, Conrad, Packwood among others. some aides attended, though Kassebaum reportedly had not yet attended. The Labor Committee also debated abortion coverage with Dan Coats's amendment failing 11-6. Conrad floated employer-masing requirements if reforms and pools fail to cut uninsured rates significantly.
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Nancy Landon Kassebaum
Labor Committee
Finance Committee
John Breaux
D-La
John Chafee
R-R.1
Max Baucus
D-Mont
David L. Boren
D-Okla
Bill Bradley
D-N.j
Kent Conrad
D-N.d
Bob Packwood
R-Ore
John C. Danforth
R-Mo
Joseph Lieberman
D-Conn
Bob Kerry
D-Neb
William Cohen
R-Maine
Kit Bond
Ms. Kasse
Clinton
Kennedy
Coats
R-Ind
Conrad
Breaux
Baby saved from third story fall in Baltimore
An 18 month old crawled out a third story window but was caught inches from the ground by a Baltimore Recreation and Parks employee. Witnesses recalled a tense moment as onlookers feared serious injury or death. the child survived unharmed.
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Baltimore
Donald Hughes
Baltimore Recreation and Parks Department
Shervonne Shuler
Lydell Craig
Larry Heisel
Yingling Narrowly Edges Opponent In 1996 Vote
Yingling won the office in 1996 by 151 votes and was known for outspoken stances on development and business regulation. She often clashed with board members Gail Bowerman and David Gray after serving on the Board of Education and the Planning Commission.
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Yingling
Gail Bowerman
David Gray
Commissioners
Board of Education
Planning Commission
Carjackings surge in Baltimore and Maryland
Baltimore carjackings rose more than 50 percent from 207 in 1992 to 315 in 1993 with one death and 142 injuries. Maryland totals increased 5.4 percent from 655 to 691. Prince George s County saw the largest drop, down 24 percent to 225.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Prince George’s County
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Westview
Darner
Waverly
FBI
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Daly Westpointe Plaza
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Allegany Optical
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Jack Stern
Charlestown
Jimmie Newell
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Tolt
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