Floods close roads and force evacuations after Monocacy surge
Monocacy River crest at Frederick reached 22.5 feet around 4 am, about seven feet above flood stage, triggering evacuations of 50 people and road closures. Firefighters conducted a dozen water rescues, including a woman stranded on a car near a billboard. Brenda Myers escaped as Emmitsburg streets flooded. firefighter Christopher Byard helped coordinate the rescue before help arrived. Hydrology teams warn drops may be slow but improving later today as rain subsides.
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Flood claims Emmitsburg woman amid swift creek waters
The body of Karen Roman, 36, of Hampton Valley Road, was found by Frederick County sheriff's deputies in Little Owens Creek about 13 miles from her minivan near Eyler's Valley Road. Four inches of rain fell Tuesday night as her husband and daughter waited at the scene. deputies comforted the family and explained the tragedy.
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Flood safety tips from Capt White after flood rescues
The Vigilant Hoesey offers cautions for drivers in flood zones after Capt Carl White and his salvage crew rescued numerous people on Wednesday. Do not enter water over three to four feet deep as it can stall engines and wash away vehicles. If you cannot see the bottom, turn back and avoid crossing flooded roadways.
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Heavy rain brings mixed harvest outlook to Frederick County farms
Farmers report the ongoing heavy rainfall has boosted corn in some fields while flooding others. Glenn Eaves Jr estimates 40 acres of corn were underwater, risking about 240 dollars per acre after insurance. Judy Crum notes hay crops suffer with drying delays and potential 25 percent losses, as farmers grapple with continued wet weather and rising water levels.
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Frederick woman carries Olympic flame in relay
Debbie Thompson Brown of Frederick carried the Olympic torch through Baltimore as part of the relay to Atlanta. An Olympian in 1964, she said adrenaline fueled her run along Fayette Street with support from her husband and friends despite heavy rain and cheering crowds.
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Maryland offers 28 million in loans to lure MedImmune plant
Annapolis The Board of Public Works approved loans totaling 28 million to Frederick city and county to entice MedImmune to build a 43.8 million manufacturing plant in Maryland. Gov Glendening called the package extraordinarily competitive as state officials, city, and county push to secure the deal amid competition from Ohio and Massachusetts. The company has not finalized its site decision, though progress supports a move to Maryland with potential high paying jobs and tax revenues.
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Linganore Teacher Honored as Maryland Biology Leader
The National Association of Biology Teachers named Linganore High School biology teacher Michele Thornton Maryland’s outstanding biology teacher for 1996. Principal Michael Trout planned a surprise plaque presentation at the end of year staff luncheon.
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