Frederick County grows 22 percent since 1990 census
A U S Census Bureau report shows Frederick County population rising 22 percent from 1990 to 1997, slower than county planning estimates of 24 percent. January population hits 187,615. Calvert leads Maryland in growth at 35 percent. Baltimore City declines by 10 percent. County planners cite strain on services and zoning enforcement as growth challenges, with revenue and capital plans lagging.
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U.S. Census Bureau
Frederick County
Jim Shaw
Census Bureau
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Howard County
Calvert County
Baltimore City
Robert White
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Mr. White
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Police Say Traffic Stops Used For Searches Faulted
Four lawyers accuse Frederick County officers of constitutional rights violations by using traffic stops as pretexts for searches. Public defenders cite delays to let K9s arrive, while officials defend procedures as lawful and follow law changes.
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Frederick County
Norman Usiak
Susan Puhala
Asiak
Whitehead
Maryland
Court of Special Appeals
Scott Rolle
Frederick City
Tom Chase
Tara Nikirk
Local firefighters clash with IRS over tip jar taxes
Vigilant Hose Co of Emmitsburg battles the Internal Revenue Service over a 1995 and 1996 back tax bill of about $30,000 on tip jar revenue. The IRS contends tip jar proceeds are taxable since funds came from the general public, while Vigilant Hose argues the law was misinterpreted and the jars are a legal fundraising method for the nonprofit fire company.
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IRS
Internal Revenue Service
Vigilant Hose Co
Emmitsburg
Arthur Damuth
Vigilant Hose
Vigilant
Frederick County
Fire and Rescue
Steve Hollinger
Vigilant Hose Company
Maryland
Ott
Gun bill to hold purchases for 18 days dies in committee
Annapolis lawmakers heard a bill to require Frederick County gun dealers to hold bought firearms for 18 days so the sheriff can check for thefts. Senator Timothy Ferguson said the measure would die in committee. Lt. Randall Freysz argued the proposal mirrors pawn shop rules.
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Annapolis
Frederick County
Sheriff's Office
Timothy Ferguson
Senate Judicial Proceedings
Jim Hagg
Randall Freysz
Sheriff’s Office
Student injured in fight at Frederick High School
Frederick City Police were called to Frederick High School for a second day as a 16-year-old student suffered an eye injury in a 8:30 a.m. fight with a 17-year-old. The cornea transplant from November 1996 was damaged, and the student was moved from Frederick Memorial Hospital to Georgetown University Hospital for surgery to reconstruct the eye.
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Frederick County
Frederick City
Frederick High School
Dan Vance
Vance
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Georgetown University Hospital
Plowed Land and Tractor At Zimmandale Farm
A lone tractor works in a field at Zimmandale Farm off Md. 180 near Jefferson as preparation for spring begins. In related news a 16yearold boy remains in stable condition after a classroom incident that sparked a fight over an oral presentation. The boy’s mother said surgery went well and he may return home tomorrow, with school absence forecast for at least two weeks and regular doctor visits planned for six months.
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Zimmandale Farm
MD. 180
Jefferson
Ponsons of The Frederick Mews Post On Recycled Paper
The Frederick Mews Post prints daily on 100 percent recycled paper and is recyclable. The notice highlights environmental practices and sustainability in its publishing.
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Ponsons
Frederick Mews- Post
the News
Middletown teen charged after assault on teacher
A 15 year old Middletown High School student was charged with assault after slamming a volleyball at teacher Elizabeth Cowperthwaite in the gym. The ball struck her head causing a neck injury and knocked her notebook away while students saw the incident and the student laughed. Deputy Gary Cline of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office reported the charges.
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Middletown
Elizabeth Cowperthwaite
Gary Cline
Frederick County
Public urged to check credit reports yearly
Local investigators warn of loan scams and urge consumers to review their credit reports at least annually. Nancy Thrasher of C.B.F. Business Solutions notes that three major credit bureaus offer reports, guiding readers on obtaining their score and monitoring potential fraud.
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Nancy Thrasher
C.B.F. Business Solutions
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