Frederick planners approve Tuscarora Knolls pool project
Frederick City Planning Commission approves final site plan for a pool and club house at Tuscarora Knolls off Trading Lane. Olney Town Center will restore a historic spring house with a new slate roof and the board may decide city upkeep responsibility.
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Frederick
Tuscarora Knolls
Trading Lane
Olney Town Center
Frederick City
Williams
Whitaker Center
Hood College
Ferndale Avenue
Rand Weinberg
Emmitsburg Vision Apparitions Prompt Church Inquiry
The Archdiocese of Baltimore and Phoenix investigate reports of Marian apparitions at Dr Sullivan’s parish in Scottsdale and Emmitsburg, with bishops planning talks in California. Skeptics warn caution while believers say the sightings deepen faith and draw pilgrims from across regions.
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Emmitsburg
Bill Blaul
Sullivan
Scottsdale, Ariz
Archdiocese of
Phoenix
Thomas O’brien
O’brien
Keeler
California
Blaul
Vatican
Rome
Dr. Sullivan
Ellen Marshall
Emmittsburg
Maryland
Doris Ryder
Severna Park
Virgin Mary
Giana
Michael Diskin
Fran Lefevre
Archdiocese of Baltimore
Cullen officials weigh expansion of juvenile facility
Community members debate adding offenders to Cullen facility as state officials consider licensing and a binding agreement. Supporters cite improvements and trust in YSI and new director Dave Dolch, while opponents urge Curran decision on the agreement and question use of a public lease for out of state offenders.
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YST
Derr
YSI
Cullen
Dave Dolch
Joseph Curran Jr
Newman
Curran
Sabillasville
Ron Sulchek
Dolch
Sulchek
Pai
Maryland
Disney chairman vows progress on Virginia theme park despite opposition
Michael Eisner tells The Washington Post opponents cannot block Disney's America near Manassas, with $650 million plan and about 19 000 jobs. He cites congressional hearings, Clean Air Act scrutiny, and a required environmental impact statement as the project faces local concerns and insider critiques.
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Washington
Walt Disney Co
Virginia
Michael Eisner
The
Washington Post
Disney
America
Police search expands for missing man Witmer near Monocacy River
A large multiagency hunt for Mr Witmer continues along the 3800 block road and the Monocacy River southwest of I-270. Officials locked the corridor south of the river and enlisted about three dozen officers plus local fire departments. Police seek Witmer's parents and his pregnant fiancée Cassandra Summers as homes are secured and canine tracking is enhanced with clothing evidence. The search was active at presstime Tuesday.
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Monocacy River
Witmer
Frederick
Cassandra Summers
Mr. Witmer
First no access line faces potential sprawl challenge
Ordinance designates transmission lines designated as no access to curb strip development. This is the first application to connect to the line, with county planning officials recommending denial. The planning commission and COG endorsed the recommendation on May 18 and Monday, but commissioners may still approve the connection, signaling a possible test of sprawl limits.
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Carole Larsen
County Planning Commission
COG
Parsons
Bourland
Teens pledge premarital abstinence
More than 100,000 Southern Baptist youths vow to abstain from sex before marriage at the 137th annual Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando. Teens set up chastity pledge cards outside the convention center as the campaign begun in Nashville grows into a national movement.
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Orlando
Fla
Southern Baptist
Southern Baptist Convention
Katy Burks
Ferris Avenue Baptist Church
Waxahachie
Texas
Nashville
Convention Center
Rob Ladd
Richard Ross
Lucy Gama
Welfare reform stalls in Congress despite broad support
The article reports bipartisan support for welfare overhaul but notes low odds of passing this year. Clinton envisions a two year limit on cash benefits for single parents over 18, with job training and subsidized work programs. Cost estimates reach 10.8 billion over five years with major cuts in social programs and immigrant eligibility rules.
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Congress
Clinton
America
U.S. News & World Report
White House
House
Mr. Clinton
U.S
Copper Oaks North annexation sparks town funding clash
After a tense meeting, town leaders defended pledging 150000 for bypass costs prior to Copper Oaks North annexation. Critics argued projected revenues from Copper Oaks North would fund other projects. Resident Ken Estabrook hailed the turn as a victory, noting Woodsboro would not see 135000 from the development for years.
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Trimmer
Copper Oaks North
Catshall
Smariga
Ken Estabrook
Woodsboro
Copper Oaks
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