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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1997
Page
2
Mostly sunny start gives way to clouds and a chance of scattered storms this afternoon and evening. Tonight brings rain with possible thunderstorms and lows in the upper 40s to low 50s. Thursday features variable clouds breezy winds and mid to upper 70s. Friday turns cloudy cool with 60s. Weekend looks sunny with low 70s and nights in the upper 40s to low 50s.
Baltimore AP John Heard receives 18 months probation for tele phone misuse and trespassing after Melissa Leo accused him of harassment. Judge Barbara Waxman warns of no remorse and orders 22 weeks of batterers treatment with no contact with Leo or her partner. Probation may expunge arrest record after three years and blocks appeals. Leo describes ongoing abuse while Heard laments shared custody frustrations.
Frederick Police report a Thurmont woman Joyce Elaine Schofield, 36, was stopped on West South Street around 1:50 a.m. after crossing the center line. A crack cocaine pipe and cocaine were found, leading to charges of DUI and possession. She remains jailed awaiting a bail hearing.
Tonight variable cloudiness with showers possible in Frederick County. Lows in the lower 50s, southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Thursday partly sunny with highs in the lower 70s, winds shifting to northwest 15 to 20 mph. East to west portions show showers and thunderstorms likely. regional highs mainly in the 70s. Extended outlook through Sunday shows cool nights and 60s to 70s daytime highs across areas including the Eastern Shore.
Rain and storms threaten the Midwest and lower Mississippi Valley while the West stays dry and hot. Thunderstorms with possible 50 mph winds and large hail may affect Texas to western Tennessee. Temperatures vary from 20 in Ely to 116 in Death Valley, with 60s to 80s elsewhere.
Maryland officials report fee hikes at 18 state campgrounds due to higher staff salaries and reduced general funds. Weekend camping now tops 20 dollars at some parks with electric service up to five dollars and reservation charges up to seven dollars. Strong entities include Greenbrier State Park, Assateague, Rocky Gap, Elk Neck, and Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Local camper Wayne Pelham, an art fair traveler, says the higher price is offset by better value than motels.
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