Roof collapses at PSK Mall injures none says officials
Roof sections fail at Francis Scott Key Mall after heavy rain and drifting snow. Leggett and Deb Shop evacuated about 50 Leggett workers. A five foot high snow drift behind a parapet wall contributed. Structural engineers assess damage. no injuries reported. 1700 to 2000 people were in the mall at the time according to security. Continuous cover story notes continued on Page A-3.
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County agencies seek 25 percent funding rise for 1994
Frederick County government agencies have filed requests totaling a 25 percent overall spending increase for fiscal 1994, with 249 new positions. The school board seeks 96.3 million dollars and 139 new posts, while the sheriff requests over 10 million and 55 new positions. The budget office notes a projected revenue gap of more than 24 million and will trim the requests, targeting the largest increases first. Communities anticipate a new middle school and 1,300 additional students amid shifting state police coverage.
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Mayor urges residents to shovel sidewalks after snowstorm
Mayor Paul Gordon says the city may soon enforce an ordinance requiring homeowners to clear sidewalks within hours of a snow event. Leniency may follow a blizzard last weekend. Calls about county road conditions spanned Clover Hill, Hanover Farms, Myersville, and Hamsville, with residents frustrated at misdirected inquiries. Public Works, led by Fred Eisenhart, continues snow removal, sometimes closing lanes and dumping snow near the Patrick Street bridge where city land sits.
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John B Funk longtime Maryland official dies at 87
John B Funk 87 former Brunswick resident and longtime Maryland official died Tuesday March 16 at Hanover General Hospital Hanover Pa He was husband of Evelyn Robinson Funk and served as Brunswick City Engineer from 1929 to 1988 five terms in the Maryland House of Delegates and in 1937 became Maryland secretary of state He was noted for his work with the Potomac Club and state history commission. Continued on Page AS
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Weather forecast and distant notices
Rain tapering off today with highs near 50. Tonight cloudy and colder with a chance of rain or snow showers and lows in the 20s. Thursday will be sunny, breezy and cold with highs in the 30s. Maryland weather map page reference. A-2 marriage encounter weekends help couples rediscover their mates. Unauthorized snippet about The Frederick News part and promotional text truncated.
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FEMA May Help Pay Snow Costs for Frederick County and City
Maryland received FEMA emergency status enabling 75 percent reimbursement for snow removal on major roads from March 13 to 17. Maryland spents about 25 million total with SHA at least seven million. Frederick County spent roughly 415,500 and Frederick City 150,000 to 200,000. County and city plan budget adjustments as they await aid and possible cuts. Road clearance continues with one-lane traffic on several routes.
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Volunteers braved blizzard to help during emergency in Frederick
Charles Paschal and George Yarnell from United Fire Co aided emergency crews amid a weekend blizzard. They navigated New Design Road areas in Yarnell’s four wheel drive until vehicle trouble forced them to abandon the truck. Paschal walked to reach a resident and assist, while Yarnell stayed with the truck shoveling snow. The incident extended for about ten minutes as efforts continued.
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