Fire log highlights multiple weekday calls across Frederick County
A 46 hour period ending 10 a m recorded numerous fire and ambulance responses including house fires on Juniors and Butterfly Lane, brush and woods fires at Lewistown Graceham Emmitsburg and Myersville, and ambulance transfers. Notable blocks include a building fire at Brunswick and multiple responses around Emmitsburg and Walkersville with several departments aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterfly Lane
Independents
Braddock Heights
Walkersville
Masser Road
Lewistown
Brunswick
Frushour Road
Graceham
Country Club
Woods
Carroll Manor
Washington Monument State Park
Myersville
Middletown
Jefferson
Eyler Valley
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Blue Ridge Summit
Hornets Nest Road
Taneytown
C&o Canal
Campers urged to use safety precautions
An article warns economy minded families to plan safety before camping trips. It stresses hitch compatibility vehicle loads and legal limits, checks on braking suspension GVWR and GAWR, and weighing trailers at stations with guidance from the Transportation Department. It also lists predeparture checks and safety details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Transportation
Transportation Department
Consumer Information Center
Dept
Grocery prices rise in Salisbury and neighboring cities
Salisbury and Hagerstown saw a 33 cent bump to 18.51, while Washington edged up 15 cents to 20.43. The DC area posted one of the smallest increases since August 1976, with all cities higher than a year earlier. Dover led gains at 14.2 percent, Easton showed a 4.2 percent rise, pork chops rebounded by 11 cents, and beef products kept climbing amid reduced western cattle output. Coffee prices may fall as manufacturers cut wholesale prices, and the Marketbasket provides a practical, not scientific, snapshot for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Hagerstown
Washington
District of Columbia
Perennal
Dover
Easton
Justices refuse appeal on ban of suit funds
The Supreme Court left in place a ban by the University of Maryland on campus groups using school funds to file lawsuits. MaryPIRG argued the funding restriction violated rights to sue and FOIA access. Courts had mixed rulings, with the 4th Circuit reversing a district judge but the high court declining review. MaryPIRG received $38,619 in 1975 76 academic year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
University of Maryland
Supreme Court
Maryland Public Interest Research Group
Marypirg
Frank Kaufman
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Kaufman
State Board of Regents
Court limits secrecy laws shielding judges and commissions
The decision rejects criminal penalties for third parties based on secrecy claims in judicial commissions. It holds that state interests in protecting courts do not justify punishing speech, and allows internal procedures to safeguard confidentiality. It clarifies that commission members staff and witnesses forfeiting secrecy do not receive blanket immunity from sanctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judicial Commission
Anc
Commonwealth
Burger
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Ciry
West Sth
Citizens
Uniteds Ambulance
Welty Store
Dutchman's Creek
Bartholoweeptown Road
New Market
Mt. Airy
Dutchman’s Creek
By Louise Cook
Associated Press
Milton L. Burdette
Adamstown
Milton Lee Sr
Walter L. Chapman Jr
W. South St
Marlena Ann
Donald H. Curry
Baker Valley Rd
Jeremy Edward
William G. Weiler
Brian Kenneth
Robert C. Hamilton
Andover Lane
Kenton Joseph
Michael Morrissey
Adventure Ave
San Michael
Dwight Tayman
Rt. 1
Hesps
Matthew Reidt
Sun
William T. Hitt
Military Rd
Crystal Dawn
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
Red Seas
U.S.A
Vse
Frederick Towne Mall
Amn
Damascus
Westminster E UN
Howe
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