Jail inmate escapes using dental floss
SOUTH CHARLESTON West Virginia AP A prisoner identified as Robert Shepard escaped a 18 foot fence by a rope crafted from braided dental floss during the outdoor recreation period at 1 25 am He cut through another fence and remained at large Shepard 4 was in custody on robbery and firearms charges and had prior prison time U S Marshal John Gainer commented on his attitude toward returning to custody
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Escape of Aberdeen robbery suspect under strip search leads to chase
Police recaptured 28 year old Mark Saunders of Edgewood after he fled Aberdeen station during a strip search. He scaled a fence on Tuesday, startling bystanders on Main Street before Officer Eric Stone tackled him. Saunders had been jailed for theft and malicious destruction and was treated at Harford Memorial Hospital for a laceration.
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Salisbury official weighs growth and politics
Salisbury notes growth impacts in Montgomery County. He expresses sympathy for runaway growth concerns and asks how to respond to the trend over the next decade. He says the commissioner job involves more than development and stresses discussing other issues. This is his first foray into politics.
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Senate edges toward universal coverage amid subsidy plan
Senate Republicans join to back a plan relying on insurance changes and subsidies to expand health coverage for about 39 million uninsured Americans. Durenberger criticizes missing standard benefits while Clinton allies press for stronger universal coverage steps on the Senate floor. House Republicans plan a final vote on Clinton's bill, with Democrats softening positions to appease business groups and tobacco farmers. Archer proposes Medicaid recipients be moved into private plans, saving money to fund subsidies for the working poor.
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Texas
Frederick County 2000 aims to chart future in regional vision
Deborah Vose and Dr Betts lead a coalition of business and civic groups in Frederick County to map major issues and opportunities for the next five to ten years. The effort seeks broad participation, enhanced planning, and cross organization cooperation without government funding. The cost will be covered by the three sponsoring groups.
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Frederick County
Ken Coffey
FAH
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New Teacher Evaluation Rules Stretch Across Maryland
Maryland education officials report new evaluation standards take effect in January. Superintendents Amprey and Berger welcomed the changes while BTU critics caution on training gaps for evaluators. Separately, Maryland Lotto no jackpot winner. the $2.5 million draw produced multiple small prizes with numbers 5 11 28 35 36 42.
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Dougherty Ashbury Face County Growth and Budget Challenges
Dougherty and Ashbury outline three dominant issues for Frederick County: a flawed comprehensive plan, stressed schools, and the budget. Dougherty urges a future-focused plan that tolerates farmland development and avoids micro-managing education, while championing creative funding and an entrepreneurial stance. Ashbury pushes zero-based budgeting, limits on recurring charitable grants, a larger employer base, and a county manager to free commissioners for policy.
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Ashbury
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Winchester Hall
Frederick County
Residents push zoning fix as light towers spark concern
Ridge argues for rezoning to separate light industry from heavy, while residents worry over 75-foot light towers planned for the adjacent ballfield near the elementary school. Genn Beall notes eight homes on Leafy Hollow Circle use the field, with options from injunctions to picketing Grayson Homes to block lights. Residents cite mail delivery disruptions, no field restrooms, and no on-site parking.
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Leafy Hollow Circle
Grayson Homes
Storm brings heavy rain and heat across Maryland
Greg Keefer reported 2.14 inches of rain in a 45 minute span, with a contrasting 0.33 inches at Four Points Bridge Road near Emmitsburg. Highs reached 90 on Wednesday, 68 low, and forecasters expect highs in the upper 80s to 90s with little rain this weekend. A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for parts of the state. No storm injuries were reported. Lightning struck Williamsport town hall clock and church bells. a shed at Paul Mackrell’s home was also struck.
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Paul Beale
Emmitsburg
Four Points Bridge Road
Maryland
Fred Davis
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Williamsport
Richard Moyer
Washington County
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Paul Mackrell
Tax payment schedule and deadlines outlined by county official
Ms Brittain explains bills arrive with a payment schedule. Full payment by end of July earns a 1 percent discount, by end of August 0.5 percent. County begins charging interest on tax bills October 1.
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