FOP Votes No Confidence in Frederick City Police Chief
The Fraternal Order of Police announced a 68 to 2 no confidence vote against Maj. Richard J. Ashton, citing department turnover and calls for radical changes. Mayor Paul Gordon defends continuity, while a mayor-appointed ad hoc committee continues to study reforms and involve the chief in policy development.
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Richard J. Ashton
Frederick City
Paul Gordon
Ashton
Gordon
Pyt
Donald L. Putman
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Pvt. Putman
Board of Aldermen
Wood
Richard Ashton
Ouwoluw WU
Frederick
Lee
Tambra Wood
Frederick County
Michel urges GOP to back deficit talks
House Republican Leader Bob Michel pressed GOP members to support deficit negotiations with the White House and congressional leaders. He urged colleagues to hold their fire and keep opinions quiet while talks proceed, amid GOP resistance to higher taxes and Democrats worrying over potential tax increases.
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Bob Michel
GOP
White House
Michel
Bush
Richard Durbin
D. Ill
House
Senate
Marlin Fitewater
Bob Packwood
Oregon
Sen
Alan Simpson
Wyoming
Thomas
Foley
D-Wash
Kent Conrad
D-N.d
Jake Garn
Weather outlook for Western Maryland with storms
Mostly cloudy and mild tonight with a 40 percent chance of showers and possible thunder. Low near 60. Thursday remains mostly cloudy and breezy with showers and thunderstorms, some possibly heavy in the afternoon. Highs reach 70 to 75. Western Maryland weather map on page wA2.
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Maryland
Tigers Gather at Key Mall As Circus Sets Up Big Top
A grassy area beside the Francis Scott Key Mall parking lot buzzed with activity early Wednesday as the Clyde Beatty Cole Brothers Circus prepared. Workers unloaded a tiger from a tractor trailer while the Big Top rises for 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. shows today and Thursday.
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Francis Scott Key Mall
Clyde Beatty
Cole Brothers Circus
City Cab seeks fare increase amid driver shortages
Frederick taxi firm City Cab Co seeks higher fares amid a driver shortage and aging wages. Officials say rates must rise to fund improved service, with city oversight and 19 cabs licensed though demand lags. Committed to reform, authorities stress better phone service, cab maintenance, and driver incentives before any rate hike.
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City Cab Co
Frederick
Frederick City
Clay Martz
Jerry Wood
Martz
Transportation Committee
Ning
the Woods
Lee
The
Marcum
Nita Heidler
Cab Company
School system to salute top honor grads
Middletown High School may salute a record number of valedictorians this year. The entire school system in an effort to recognize outstanding academic achievement plans a ceremony and districtwide salute for high achieving students.
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Middletown High School
Mike Riley
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Middletown High
Riley
Lopmaarce Gardie Ure
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Mount Airy Sees Quiet Transition After Vaughn Victory
Mount Airy residents react to Gerald Johnson's 465 to 312 mayoral win over Linda Boyer as campaign signs fade and factions seek unity. In Frederick County, Middletown High and Frederick County schools report a record 12 valedictorians with 4.0 GPAs this year, tied to Mastery Learning and strong community support.
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Mount Airy
Linda R- Boyer
Gerald Johnson
Montgomery County
Henry Brown
Johnson
Boyer
Mike Pappas
Library seeks funds for staffing and books in Frederick County
Frederick County budget talks continue as library director Marsha Reynolds requests over 325000 more than the 1990 budget of 1309000 to add staff and buying materials. She notes county staffing falls behind similar counties and cites ratios, while other departments also seek more personnel. budget adoption set for June 19.
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Frederick County
Marsha Reynolds
Howard County
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