Is Anyone to Blame for Soaring Gas Prices
Washington AP reports gasoline prices have risen since February to 1.32 a gallon nationwide, the highest since the Persian Gulf War. Investigations probe possible fault lines as oil companies faced inventory bets and delayed purchases while awaiting new supplies from the North Sea and Iraq amid sanctions and a potential oil-for-food deal.
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Washington
Justice Department
North Sea
Iraq
U.N
Saddam Hussein
Kuwait
Man fights drug crime despite street taunts
Frederick resident William Moss, who moved to 1005 Market St, says he began a one man effort to curb drug dealers after a June robbery near his home. He reports racially charged abuse by merchant Watu Mwariama and others as he urges safety and police involvement. he will continue his vigil despite threats and insults.
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Frederick
William Moss
South Market Street
Moss
Washington, D.C
5. Market St
Washington
Watu Mwariama
Market St
City reviews licensing amendments to align with standards
Frederick officials examined several proposed amendments from the permits and code management department ahead of tonight's public meeting. The changes, tied to electrical and licensing ordinances, address permits fees penalties and enforcement after the department's new arm faced growing issues. The first amendment designates a power company as a utility and keeps permitting under the National Electrical Code. Other provisions loosen or tighten rules on wiring in single family homes four stories or less a $20 permit transfer fee disconnections of service equipment suspensions on death of the signing electrician and stricter re inspection and infraction penalties with fines up to 500 per day and 100 for licensing infractions.
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Gary Hessong
Hessong
Garris case goes to jury
Benjamin Garris faces a Baltimore County Circuit Court trial for allegedly killing a Sheppard Pratt counselor last October. Jurors deliberated an hour before recess amid charges of attempted murder arson and robbery. A bomb experts testimony led to dismissal of explosives possession.
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Towson
Benjamin Garris
Garris
Baltimore County
Sheppard Pratt
Frederick High School
Barbara Howe
Fordham Cottage
Tina Lee
Ms. Lee
Defense argues Horn had no intent to kill
Jury deliberations begin in the trial of Lawrence T. Horn accused of hiring a Detroit hustler to murder his former wife their handicapped son and the boy’s nurse to gain a $1.7 million estate. The defense contends the state failed to prove intent while highlighting Horn’s alleged kindness and family devotion.
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Lawrence T. Horn
Horn
Paul DeWolfe
DeWolfe
James Perry
Gajdusek faces potential restraining order as trial nears
Prosecutors ask a Frederick County Circuit Court judge to bar Nobel laureate Dr Daniel Carleton Gajdusek from unsupervised contact with minors while he awaits trial on two counts each of child abuse and perverted practice. The 72 year old Middletown resident was arrested at Deer Spring Road home.
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Frederick County
Daniel Carleton Gajdusek
Middletown
Micronesia
Bim
Deer Spring Road
Scott Rolle
Gajdusek
Rolle
Dr. Gajdusek
Schools face shortfall as state funds fall short
Frederick County officials announce they received only a fraction of requested state construction money. Deer Crossing Elementary gains 750000, Walkersville Middle adds 1000000, while Deer Crossing sought 3900000 and Walkersville 2750000. Board and commissioners will discuss county funding to complete projects. Local officials note partial funding has occurred in recent years.
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Daniel Gadra
Deer Crossing
Walkersville
Board of Public Works
Frederick County
Gadra
Ray Barnes
Barnes
Neighbors accuse illegal milk truck operation on Warner Road
About two dozen Warner Road residents met with Shenji Jun Hagy and county officials to demand action over what they allege is an illegal milk trucking business run by M Tressier Sr on Walkersville and Warner Road properties. They blame zoning violations for allowing trucks and multiple tractors on agriculturally zoned land and say road damage endangers school buses. Residents cite safety hazards and ongoing activity despite fines.
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James M. Tressier Sr
Warner Road
Ladiesburg
Shenji Jun Hagy
Dames M Tressier
Mir Tressler
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