Yellow Springs reminiscence on school history and interviews
A reception at Yellow Springs celebrates Scotty’s project about the school’s early days. Principal Peter Storm, former seventh grade teacher Roy, and students recall 1956 opening hardships, a red tinted drinking fountain, and a bus-day bedlam. Fourth grader Meredith Burail plans a follow-up book in the school library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotty
Mr. Roy
Chevy Chase
Mr Roy
Peter Storm
Roy
Mr. Storm
Elm Street School
Frederick
Yellow Springs
Meredith
Frederick EMS workers honored in Maryland Stars for Life event
Frederick County EMS personnel received Maryland Stars for Life certificates in Baltimore. Susan Hoffman, Thomas L. Topper, Keith Henke, and Rodney Masser were cited for long service and rescues, with Director Wasserman praising EMS as Maryland’s backbone. Rex Barney announced nominees and lauded EMS heroes.
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Susan C. Nicol
Frederick County Rescue
Baltimore
Rodney Masser
Susan Hoffman
Mark Sexton
Richard Mettetal
Keith Henke
Thomas Topper
John Sexton
Martinsburg
W.va
Veterans Administration Hospital
Myersville Brothers
Frederick County Emergency Medical Services
EMS
Maryland
Barney
Frederick County
Walkersville Volunteer Rescue Co
Thomas L. Topper
Emmitsburg Ambulance Co
EMT
Independent Hose Co
Frederick
Market study weighs revitalization and security concerns
North Market leaders George Millburn and Ed Richards note no black residents attended the meeting despite outreach. The committee outlines 10 recommendations to revitalize the street, attract businesses, and raise property values while integrating broader community input. Proffitt’s team flags Carmack Jay's proximity to city parking and suggests future parking options, plus removing a visual barrier wall with a wrought iron top. Summers credits the study and its no-cost contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Millburn
Ed Richards
Proffitt
Carmack Jay's
Carmack Jay’s
H. Thomas Summers
County debates debt as CIP plan relies on bonds and fees
The 1996 2001 capital budget proposal would require about 25 million in bonds with 9 million from the general fund and 15.8 million from enterprise funds. Commissioners discuss debt limits, bond market pacing, and a July workshop to assess long term CIP implications and affordability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sneadner
Sweadner
Mark Hoke
Ann Silverman
Silverman
Imhoff
Hoke
Capital Funding Committee
CIP
Gordon to address Historical Society on Civil War research
Former Frederick mayor Paul Gordon will speak at the Middletown Valley Historical Society meeting on Wednesday May 17 at 7 30 p.m. at Christ Reformed Church about the Civil War in Frederick County and the Middletown Valley. A Walking Tour of Main Street is planned for May 21 from 1 to 5 p.m. leaving the Society House at 305 W Main St. every half hour until 4 30 p.m. Admission is 5 with refreshments at the Society House.
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Frederick
Paul Gordon
Middletown Valley Historical Society
Gordon
Frederick County
Middletown Valley
Christ Reformed Church
South Church Street
Middletown
Main Street
Society House
W. Main St
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North Market
Frederick Fairgrounds
Frederck MD
America
Bela Fleck
the Flecktones
Washington
Market St
South
Levon Frank St
Paunch St
St Off
National Crafts Ltd
Yalich
Modern Chiropractic Care
Mark Fedorczyk
Rockhedge Plaza
1100 W. Patrick Street
Arerive
Ntietam
Jim Wright
Ouidoor
Bradd Hammond
Hama
Baquacil
Omni
Sun Pool & Spa
Frederick's
Custem
Harmmmond/Creamer Enterprises, Inc
Fairview Center
West 7Th
Nahivfs
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