Sewage leak prompts water safety alerts in Walkersville
Fredericktowne Bank reported a 4 inch sewer leak in Walkersville, but officials only learned of the problem after flow reports. The area’s limestone geology complicates containment as monitoring moves to wells every six hours and a microscopic water analysis is underway to detect cryptosporidium and giardia, which could be dangerous to immune compromised individuals. complete testing could take up to 10 days, and residents are urged to boil water for drinking and cooking. Glade Valley Nursing Home reports no illnesses, using on site emergency water reserves aided by a tanker by day’s end. Town planners say letters will be delivered to water customers explaining the incident.
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Fredericktowne Bank
Walkersville
Pete D’adorno
Rummel Klepper
Kahl
Chner
Glade Valley Nursing Home
Duane Rinde
Conto
Town imposes total outside water ban amid plant strain
The town enforces a full outdoor water ban to keep the water plant at peak capacity. Officials say daily usage reaches about one million gallons. A sewer line from Walkersville to the Ceresville pumping site broke and was temporarily aborted. The breach area was treated with calcium hydroxide to kill bacteria and odors, with residents not noticing strong sewage smells.
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Ms. Passerb
Walkersville
Ceresville
Marschner
Elderly Woman Foiled Scam by Hauling Company
An elderly Frederick County woman avoided a double-charge scam by a trash-hauling firm. Investigator Lt J J Smith said a fictitious double load fee led to a bill twice the quoted amount, with no written quote or receipt. Fraud probe launched. Victim Services coordinator Felicia Grenier urged caution and family involvement for the elderly.
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Frederick County
Felica
Ollie Melinda Grenier
Sheriff's Office
J.J Smith
Grenier
Yankee Doodlers' sought for Independence Day story
Readers born on July 4 invited to contact Nancy Luse at 301 662 1177 ext 264 or email miusew fredericknewspost com for possible inclusion in an Independence Day feature. Deadline is June 30.
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Nancy Luse
Miusew Fredericknewspost
Hog farm zoning dispute challenged by alliance on Harbaugh case
Alliance members questioned the legality of a hog barn project citing a Baltimore County precedent. Neighbors delayed filing for 30 days and lack of standing ended their challenge. The board and attorney clashed over permit descriptions while options remain open for appeal.
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Alliance
Har
Baltimore County
UPS
Harbaugh
Board of Zoning Appeals
Tom Deming
Deming
John Lovell
Circuit Court
Alliance A
Man injured in accident on Ballenger Creek Pike
A 57 year old man was injured when his vehicle hit a pole on Ballenger Creek Pike at Hanover Drive in Maryland. State PoliceAdvanced Life Support transported him to Frederick Memorial Hospital where he remained under evaluation. He faced driving while intoxicated charges.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ballenger Creek Pike
Hannover Drive
Maryland
Frederick County
Thomas Pelton
Pelton
Karen Kuhn
Old Frederick Road
Harbaugh
Frederick County Board of Commissioners
MDE
Spires Charm City in Face of Proposed Utility Sign
Mayor and Ms Nash argue that clustered spires should frame the cityscape and resist a utilitarian sign for Keys Stadium. Opponents cite highway visibility. HDC denial followed aldermen’s 3-2 vote to refer the item for approval. Dan Lawton notes the commission seeks the mayor’s attendance.
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Nash
Keys Stadium
Ms. Nash
HDC
Ms. Quist Sal
Teen joins World magazine advisory board in 1999 selection
Susan Mondshein Tejada discusses how the 1999 board members were chosen for balance of ages and hobbies and strong essays. Jonathan, already a board member, shared views on World Cards themes and his hope to see funny animal photos, not dinosaurs, in future issues.
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Susan Mondshein Tejada
Ms. Tejada
Jonathan
Janine Broscious
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Monica MacCracken
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