Weather blamed in 2 fatal wrecks
Two people died as Montgomery County police blamed Wednesday morning snow and ice for separate crashes. Richard Murphey, 50, Monrovia, lost control on Md. 80 near the Frederick line and collided with a westbound Volvo driven by William Woodrow Jr., 43, of Damascus. Murphey died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Tony Dickson, 26, Gaithersburg, died after turning into a trash truck on Shady Grove Road and Mid County Highway. David Parks, 38, Thurmont, the truck driver, was uninjured.
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Sheriff deputies raid Emmitsburg apartment on drug charges
Frederick County deputies arrested Richard Stanley Williams, 27, and a 16 year old juvenile after a 7:25 p.m. raid on a house on East Main Street in Emmitsburg. Williams faces possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, conspiracy and maintaining a common nuisance while the juvenile is charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. The raid stemmed from a lengthy investigation alleging the residence was used by juveniles to obtain drugs.
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Crime drop in three counties amid regional crime shift
The UCR shows Frederick Garrett and Washington counties logging a 3.4 percent drop in serious crime while murders rose to 16 in 1993 from seven the previous year. Across the state, serious crime declined 1 percent in 1933.
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Winter storm leaves widespread damage and outages across region
Snow blankets county with about eight inches and up to a further inch in the mountains. Power cuts hit 800 to 900 customers including Crestwood Village near Frederick at 5 30 a m. Widespread winds and snow threaten more accumulation as the storm tracks up the East Coast. Virginia Oregon etc. The storm prompts emergency declarations and major travel disruptions with hundreds of thousands affected.
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Schools permit paid ads on sensitive topics in district papers
Walkersville and Frederick High students expanded efforts toward abortion related ads. Principal officials approved only paid advertisements, citing neutrality and equal treatment. Dr Gadra will discuss the matter with principals next week as administrators enforce the neutral stance with a disclaimer.
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Drug charges moved to Circuit Court in Maryland case
Former Frederick County resident James Anthony Chanes of Gaithersburg faces charges including possession of marijuana possession with intent to sell and maintaining a drug house after a District Court preliminary hearing. His wife Dawn Chanes received probation before judgment for simple marijuana possession. A Frederick County sheriff’s sergeant said a SWAT raid on Shields Trailer Court on November 24, 1993, linked Chanes to drug dealers.
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Bosnian War Update: Serbs Press Breko Corridor Ambition
In northeastern Bosnia Serbs pound government held areas around Breko seeking to widen a corridor linking eastern and western Serb territories. They control about 70 percent of Bosnia in 23 months of war. In Bihae, government troops halted a Serb infantry assault. Aid convoys face ongoing blockage despite accords. UN officials threatened action but relief workers remain stranded, including a Sarajevo convoy at Hadzici. Over 260,000 people killed in the conflict.
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Frederick man arrested on stolen car charges
Frederick City Police arrested Robert N. Willis of West All Saints Street on possession of a stolen car and driving with a suspended license. He is detained at Frederick County Adult Detention Center in lieu of 1500 bail after patrol officer observed a red Nissan with PA plates and a missing rear window, later confirmed stolen from Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
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North Market Street
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Cherry Hill
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Lake Merle Dam Controversy Spurs Geotechnical Review
Residents and officials discuss suspected dam problems at Lake Merle, noting ongoing safeguards and communication gaps. The state may order further testing as Schnabel Balter crews analyze geotechnical data and Green horne O Mara Inc prepares repairs, with costs already mounting.
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School board split over extended snow days plan
Frederick County officials discuss adding days at semester end and possibly to the school year if more snow days occur. Proponents cite test prep and curriculum catch-up. opponents warn of late buses, after school activities, and pay impacts for staff. Some call for state waivers amid unresolved details.
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Norman Quist
Harry T. deMoll
Samuel Koski
James Cartlidge
Cartlidge
Jack Patterson
Frederick County Teachers Association
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California
Local delays spark talks on restoring funding
County Commissioners President Ronald Sundergill said officials will get involved to restore funding after an unexpected delay. Frederick Mayor Jim Grimes noted the delay will slow downtown activity but cautioned that further details are needed and plans to consult state representatives.
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