Ashton case closed as mayor orders policy change
Mayor Gordon says Maj Richard J Ashton violated policy but did not act with intent. investigation concluded and the matter closed. The chief moved his unmarked cruiser after the May 24 collision on West Patrick Street, prompting a review of reporting rules and a shift to the personnel department for accident reports. Capt. Stine noted regulatory gaps and a reprimand for a sergeant who leaked information. the incident, involving a police cruiser, is tied to broader department handling of the crash.
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Frederick City
Paul Gordon
Gordon
Ashton
West Patrick Street
Pierce Stine Jr
Stine
West Dagrink Strait
West Collage Terrace
West Frederick Middle School
West College Terrace
Department
Robert Brow
County to appoint board to study charter home rule
Frederick County commissioners voted unanimously to appoint a charter home rule study board, the first step toward possibly changing county government. The move follows advocacy by Lawrence Way and the Coalition for Charter Home Rule, with a charter potentially shifting many decisions from the Maryland General Assembly to the county. Bollinger expressed doubt about benefits but supported the study, suggesting a special election for any charter decision.
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Frederick County
Lawrence Way
Coalition For Charter Home Rule
Maryland General Assembly
Sterling Bollinger
Frederick County teachers boycott workshops and summer roles
Teachers across Frederick County begin a widespread boycott targeting summer workshops and extracurricular roles, affecting over 1,000 positions as salary negotiations for next year loom. Larry Hauver says the move enjoys favorable community support while Superintendent Noel Farmer Jr. remains cautious about impact on upcoming plans.
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Frederick County
Larry Hauver
Frederick County Teachers Association
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Haover
Rovin and deMoll Named to Frederick County Board
Gov. Schaefer appointed Sue Rovin and Harry deMoll to the Frederick County Board of Education. Both selections take effect July 1 for five year terms. Rovin is a current president of the board seeking a second term. DeMoll, an attorney, will fill the expired term of Claude DeLauter who served 10 years on the board and in Frederick County schools from 1933 to 1973.
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Frederick County
deMoll
Union Bridge
Weinberg & Green
Frederick
Claude R. DeLauter
DeLauter
Eric Boyer
The
Forest, Park and Wildlife Service
Steve Bittner
Baker Park
Garrett County
Knapp files for Frederick County Central Committee race
G Frederick Knapp a 64 year old Frederick consultant and realtor filed to run for the Frederick County Republican Central Committee. He lives on North Market Street and says he aims to improve lifestyle, boost voter registration and participation, and back qualified candidates aligned with the party. He is an ASHRAE member a World War II veteran and belongs to VFW and American Legion. He is married with four children.
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Frederick County
Republican Central Committee
Knapp
Frederick
North Market Street
Republican Party
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers
VFW
The
American Legion
Grimes Trucking Alderman Resolves Erosion Permit Case
Frederick city alderman James Grimes reaches settlement with Maryland Department of the Environment over erosion control at the Grimes Truck Center site on East Patrick Street. The verbal agreement, not admitting fault, requires payment and improvements by finalizing the deal by July 9 after multiple inspections found inadequate sediment control.
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Frederick City
James Grimes
Grimes Truck Center Inc
Maryland Department of the Environment
MDE
East Patrick Street
Rosewin Sweeney
Sweeney
Grimes
E. Patrick St
Bush Tax Shift Sparks Split In Congress
Democratic leaders say Bush's concession that taxes must rise to curb the deficit undercuts a major campaign issue. Some Republicans urge caution while others back tax increases as negotiators resume talks on trimming a growing shortfall that could top 200 billion dollars for 1991.
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Washington
Bush
Mr. Bush
GOP
Sunny and hot today with scattered afternoon showers
The forecast calls for a sunny and hot day with a chance of an afternoon shower and highs in the upper 80s. Tonight remains partly cloudy with a continued chance of showers and lows in the 60s. Thursday will be hot with a risk of thunderstorms and highs near 90 across Western Maryland. Map on page.
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Maryland
Frederick County HRC seeks subpoena power to enforce decisions
The Frederick County Human Relations Commission will ask county commissioners for subpoena power and possibly enforcement authority to reinstate employees with back pay. County Attorney Mathias seeks AG opinion on commissioners authority. The panel says current tools are insufficient after hearing Cheryl Milberry, fired June 22 from Frederick Memorial Hospital for extended leave.
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Frederick County
John Mathias
Attorney General
Theodore Stephens
Mathias
Commission
Matthew Campbell
Campbell
Stephens
Cheryl Milberry
Frederick Memorial Hospital
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