EPA proposal targets livestock waste runoff from farms
The EPA plans rules requiring cattle feedlots and large hog and poultry farms to obtain pollution permits and curb waste runoff into waterways. About 6,000 farms nationwide would be affected, with larger facilities by 2002 and smaller ones by 2005, under the Clean Water Act. Environmental groups praise action. industry voices call for flexibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Wayne Gilchrest
Maryland
Gilchrest
Cathy Bassett
Clinton
Carol Browner
Chesapeake Bay
Twilight Program keeps students in school and work
Twilight Program in Heather Ridge helps crowded schools by placing expelled or referred students into a 3 to 6 pm class with job participation required. Enrollment reached 70 in the first year, with total enrollment about 160 possible, and the approach allows counselors to focus on younger students. The program aims to improve employability and reduce juvenile crime during after school hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Cooley
Heather Ridge
Baker
Cooley
Mitchell
British au pair case delayed by courthouse blast
A transformer explosion at the Boston courthouse halted a Woodward manslaughter hearing. Louise Woodward and legal teams evacuated as four injuries were reported including a injured electrician. The hearing was postponed to Monday amid fire and smoke, with damages pegged near 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Louise Woodward
Ms. Woodward
Woodward
Eastern Shore senator seeks secession poll in Maryland
Senator Richard Colburn proposes a November straw poll across nine Shore counties asking voters if they want to secede from Maryland to form a new state. He notes grievances with western shore regulations while acknowledging the need for legislative and federal approval to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Senate
Maryland
Richard Colburn
Dorchester
Shore
Colburn
Congress
Sen. Clarence
Blount
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Paula Hollinger
Baltimore County
Dover Bridge
Five Die In Lottery Headquarters Shooting Near Hartford
Newington police officer Fred Callahan said five people were killed in a shooting at the lottery building near Hartford. Tom Peckrul, a state union official, said the gunman was upset over a grievance with the lottery, and lottery president Otho Brown was among the dead. A 45 year old man was injured when he jumped onto a moving vehicle to escape. Police blocked the area as officers moved lottery employees onto school buses for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newington
Fred Callahan
Tom Peckrul
Peckrul
Lottery
Otho Brown
Hartford Hospital
James
Battaglio
Hartford
House debates nutrient rules amid Pfiesteria concerns
Lawmakers spar over a bill aimed at farming nutrient management with a voluntary program praised by supporters for helping farmers but criticized by opponents as too weak to address Pfiesteria linked water issues. Senators note big poultry interests skew treatment toward small farmers, raising equity concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Owings
D-Calvert
Barrie Ciliberti
Montgomery County
Chesapeake
Eliza
Beth Bobo
D-Howard
Senate
Ferguson
Fire funding pressures cited by MSFA volunteers
Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. David Mitchell told the House Appropriations Committee that fire funds across five program areas will erode the balance as expenditures exceed revenues. He called volunteers the forgotten foot soldiers and thanked them for their dedication. Charles Riley, MSFA legislative committee co-chair, said he has been lobbying legislators after learning of proposed cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Col
David Mitchell
House Appropriations Committee
Col. Mitchell
Charles W. Riley
MSFA
Youth attacked shocks family and staff in Singapore incident
Cpl Davy described the assault as sickening while David Green, the victim’s father, recounted taking his son to a doctor Thursday afternoon. The youth’s legs showed bruises and welts as the physician’s assistant, who declined to be named, expressed shock at the injuries. Green commended school staff including Mike Chavez and deputies First Class Kenny Olander and William Folden for their handling of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davy
David Green
J.D
Green
Singapore
Mike Chavez
Kathy Campagnoli
Janet Ross
Gretchen
Sheriff’s Office
Cpl
Kenny Olander
William Folden
Frederick Mefos-Past Market Summary?
Frederick Mefos-Past reports on daily stock activity with gains in blue chips and mixed results in mid caps. Traders cited volume shifts and sector rotations as the session closed with modest advances in several indices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Mefos
Tobacco tax bill faces opposition in Senate and House panel
The debate centers on raising tobacco taxes amid criticism of distributing needles in Baltimore for illegal activity. The committee will vote on the bill later in the session. An identical bill in the Senate is expected to meet strong opposition from Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore City
Senate
Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
the News
Frederick, MD
Jim McAdams
Lubbock, Texas
National Cattlemen’s Beet Association
Richard Lobb
National Broiler Council
Twilight
Perry Baker
Robert Dorsey
Lawrence Buss
Martin Pierce
Bill
Robin Trout Lawn Service
Ali
Boned Shad
Shad Roe Shamrock Restaurant
Rt 15
Thormont
Frederick Towne Mall
Stoner Hearth & Patio
Asadaaa
Grove Road
Fredenck
Masterxpress En ‘Lpoge
Pfiesteria
Asa
Frederick ‘Pool & Spa
Urbana Pike
W. 7Th Street
College Park Plaza
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Germantown
Jnomedeately
James I. Harring
Myersville Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Myersville Family Practice
James Harring
Kate King
PAC
Ventrie Court
Myeraville
Circuit City
SONY
PBS
FOX
NEC
UPN
KCAL
Roa2
Neminicantelleneal Sansita
Beri EL
Under Suspicion
Law & Order
Magnum Force
Columbs News
RGA
NCAA
Saran Ea and
Universal Remote
ATV Guide
TV Guide Financial, Inc
Guide Plus
Gamstar Development Corporation
ACA
Directy
Kmg Smithes
Asm
Aran
Bell Atlantic
Rat P
Échvatan
Orbull Dey
SUL Saori
Tures
Circuit City RT
Gattaersburs
Quince Orchard Plaza Rt
Asoi
Sudley Manor
Manassas Superstors
Davidson
Buckeystown Pike
Directv
United States
DSS
Total Choice
Credit Carr
Circuitcity. Com
Yesteryei
Wat
Yesteryear Candle Shop
Interstate 40
Center & Cross
Mount Airy
Main Street
Center Street