Frederick County approves MIDFA loans for Microbiological Associates and Mid-Maryland
The Frederick County Commissioners authorized several million dollars in state business expansion loans. A $1.2 million MIDFA loan funds Microbiological Associates Walkersville expansion, adding an 11,000 square foot automated warehouse and more staff. A second $850,000 MIDFA loan backs Mid-Maryland Electrical Distributors Frederick plant expansion to boost Pennsylvania and Virginia marketing, with 35 new jobs expected in four years. Subdivision rules were revised to shorten review time for minor subdivisions and keep fees at $10. The board, in 4-1 votes, noted alignment with state plans for airport expansion and Hood College environmental education, and reappointed Hazel Eagan and Sonya Lyles to the Frederick County Human Relations Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Maryland Industrial Development Finance Authority
MIDFA
Microbiological Associates
Walkersville
Mid
Finn
Mary G. Williams
Frederick City
Hood College
Hazel Eagan
Sonya Lyles
Frederick
Bus drivers seek use of CB radios
Cross country bus drivers urge government to require companies to allow CB radios for accidents and highway emergencies. Greyhound Trailways oppose, citing downsides. hearings last month in Washington and Salt Lake City. Proponents cite safety, quicker aid, and delay reduction. Opponents say CBs do not prevent hijackings or accidents and are not supported by fact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Greyhound
Trailways
Salt Lake City
Federal Highway Administration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Bas Nnn
Robert P. Evans
Denver
Kenneth R. Moore
Afl-Cio
United Transportation Union
Robert J. Forman
American Bus Association
Robert G. Begeman
Cbs
Begeman
Funds approved to fix water problems in Smyrna and Frederica
Smyrna will receive 200000 in federal funds to address water contamination and Fredericka will get a similar amount to upgrade its 1908 water system. A total of 13 million in HUD grants will be shared by Kent and Sussex counties. Smyrna residents boiled water due to a cancer causing agent last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederica
Dayton doctor uses patient council to set fees and manage practice
Dr Milton Seifert in Dayton explains a five year experiment where a 50 member patient advisory council sets the budget and fees for his Excelsior Mina practice. The council handles salaries overdue bills emergencies education and transportation while Seifert earns about forty thousand yearly amid inflation. The model aligns fees with peers in Minneapolis St Paul and adds a living problems counselor for emotional and family issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Milton Seifert
Excelsior
Mina
Seifert
Wright State University Medical School
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carbaugh
Walter F. Carbaugh
John T. Carbaugh Jr
Motter Place
2D Marine Division
Marine Corps Base
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Marine Corps
NOMA
Francis Scott Key Mall
Terry
Denim
Levi Jeans
Young Mer
Mister Mann
Tery
Rey
Gentlemen's
Lee
Levi Men's
Ferry
Frida
Hess
Eat Ny
Tor