Flag Day ceremonies honor retirement of flags in Frederick County
Hundreds of American flags were retired in several Flag Day ceremonies around Frederick County. The largest event, hosted by Frederick AMVETS Post No. 2 at their park east of Frederick, burned 637 flags in the traditional method. Frederick County Commissioners President Mark Hoke, a retired U.S. Army colonel and former Fort Detrick post commander, spoke on the flag’s inspiration and what it represents.
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Frederick County
Frederick Amvets
Mr. Hoke
Jurors begin deliberations in Fagan trial
Jurors in the murder case of William Robert Fagan Jr began deliberations after reviewing more than 200 exhibits including color photos, autopsy records, and prior transcripts in a closed session. Key testimony centered on Allan Roger Phillips who claimed Fagan’s involvement and whose plea deal was criticized by both sides.
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Rockville
William Robert Fagan Jr
Frederick County
Mary Ann Stepler
Dino Flores
Philip Armstrong
Phillips
Armstrong
Fagan
Bartlett protests governor on VEIP emissions testing rollout
Rep Roscoe Bartlett criticizes Gov Parris Glendening for the VEIP program after the start of tailpipe testing in Frederick and six other counties amid regional expansion and a five month hiatus. Bartlett cites inflexible requirements while supporting clean air and urging a look at implementation.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Parris Glendening
Frederick Co Teachers Association says no renegotiation
FCTA will not renegotiate its 1995 96 contract with the Board of Education. The school board will set new salary terms without FCTA input. The district faces a $10 million budget gap and superintendent Daniel Gadra proposes no cost of living raise, offering only partial step increases or $250 stipends totaling about $1.3 million to fund negotiated salaries.
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Frederick County Teachers Association
Board of Education
FCTA
Jack Patterson
Mark Blom
Daniel Gadra
Bentztown Spring Park Groundbreaking in Frederick
Frederick officials broke ground Wednesday on Bentztown Spring Park the first section of the Carroll Creek park plan covering two acres between Court Street and Baker Park. The $1 028 763 contract funded from the city general fund was awarded to Antietam Construction Co of Hagerstown with completion targeted by year end.
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Frederick
Bentztown
Carroll Creek Park
Court Street
Baker Park
Antietam Construction Co
Hagerstown
Bentztown Spring Park
Hentztown
Barbara Fritchie
Patrick Street
Jim Grimes
Bartlett, wealthiest Maryland lawmakers, ties to assets
Rep Roscoe Bartlett remains among Maryland's wealthiest members of Congress with at least 2.5 million dollars in assets per this week's financial disclosures. He is a two term Republican representing Buckeystown, though not among the chamber's top earners.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Maryland
Buckeystown
Incense Fire Damages Downtown Frederick Apartments
A Wednesday evening fire at 113A W. Third St in Frederick caused heavy smoke and water damage to a third-floor apartment and minor water damage to first and second floors. Incense burning in a rear bedroom led to curtains on fire. occupants Sarah Gaver and Scott Keninitz were unhurt. Firefighter Robert Hiltner Jr. sustained a second-degree neck burn. Four city fire companies responded to the 8:15 pm incident.
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Frederick
Third St
Ted Meminger
Meminger
Sarah Gaver
Scott Keninitz
Robert Hiltner Jr
United Fire Co
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