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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1998
Page
2
Deputies probe a Saturday night break-in at Braddock Roller Rink at 4604 Old Swimming Pool Road. A rock was thrown through a first floor window to gain entry and several packs of candy and chewing gum plus coins from a video machine were taken between midnight Friday and 9 am Saturday.
Washington police chief Charles Ramsey pledged to remove street walkers and their customers from residential areas. At a rally near downtown he heard residents complain that children see disrobed prostitutes near schools and churches. He said towed cars and health department letters to homes will warn families of high risk behavior. Residents seek tougher measures after a decade of this problem.
Fire calls reported over 48 hours ending 8 p m Saturday include electrical odor at 4848 Pioneer Circle in Jefferson at 9 06 a m, vehicle fire at I 70 mile marker 61 in New Market, alarms at Brunswick High School 101 Cummings Drive, house fire at 13126 Manor Drive New Market, farm machinery fire at Md 140 and Toms Creek Church Road, building fire near Subway at 5854 Ballenger Creek Pike, outside gas leak at Thomas Johnson Drive Opossumtown Pike, vehicle fire at 1 270 Md 109 Urbania, brush fire at U S 340 Lander Road Jefferson, plus 41 ambulance calls with five rounds.
Maryland Lottery reports no jackpot winner for the Saturdays Lotto drawing valued at about 2.2 million dollars. Five players matched five numbers earning 1500 dollars per ticket, and 799 players matched four numbers earning four dollars. The next drawing is estimated at 2.5 million. Drawings also listed Pick 3 and Pick 4 results from Saturday and Sunday nights.
In Baltimore, El Nino blamed for a wave of 50 to 100 daily rat complaints. Exterminators report swelling populations, multiple visits per site, and delayed responses as the Rat Rabout program struggles to keep up. Citizens urged to curb yard waste and secure trash to curb the invasion.
Howard County officials push 14 to 16 foot wide roads in new developments to slow drivers in residential areas. The plan mirrors Oregon and Florida efforts, with officials needing community and police support for effective enforcement. Critics warn tight lanes can hinder large vehicles and raise new problems.
Frederick County deputies report 16 year old Noah McWilliams was critically injured when his eastbound moped collided with Susan Bocinski’s westbound car at Crestwood Boulevard and Crestwood Court. He was flown to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center with a broken leg arm injuries and head injuries. Bocinski, 43, escaped unharmed.
Partly sunny with scattered afternoon thunderstorms. Highs mid to upper 80s to low 90s across Frederick County and Maryland Mountains. Tonight mostly cloudy with showers or storms possible. Extended outlook shows mostly sunny days with highs in the 70s to 80s and nights in the 50s to 70s.
The Associated Press reports floods and violent storms across multiple states caused 10 deaths. West Virginia mobile homes floated away and dozens were evacuated, while a Trout Bridgewater New Hampshire man died clearing a culvert. Wisconsin homes and barns suffered major damage from 90 mph winds and heavy rain. A state of emergency remained as rescuers saved livestock and responded to widespread ruin.
State officers of the Brunswick Eagles presented more than 10000 in checks to local county institutions during the weekend convention. Outgoing president Robert Phillips of Brownsville handed 5000 to Dr. Stephen Hood for the Congestive Heart Failure Unit at Washington.
Shelly Pollock the clinical director of the Jefferson School a psychiatric facility for learning disabled and emotionally disturbed children will speak at the third monthly meeting of the Parent Resources Program. The event at patrol headquarters 7309 Grove Road starts 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Det Herrmann says it will cover proper discipline and includes time to meet with social services reps. For details call 301-631-3622.
Frederick youth Kingston R. Brown and Pikesville resident Aaron Saunders, both 18, were stopped on I-76 west of South Street for seat belt violations. Trooper Eric Fogle found 41.8 grams of marijuana and packaging material. They were charged with possession with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. No further details were available Sunday night.
Dr Staley promotes a drug free CTS treatment claiming relief after 3-12 visits with long term results in 90 percent of over 1,000 cases. The method, touted as safe with no side effects, targets numbness tingling and pain and may avoid injections or surgery. Call Dr Robert Staley Family Chiropractic Center in Frederick Maryland for details.
National Weather Service forecasts multiple hot days this week with thunderstorms today and tomorrow. Expect partly sunny skies and upper 80s to lower 90s, followed by drier, more comfortable conditions midweek and another round of sun toward week’s end.
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