Walkersville Southern rail venture eyes freight and commuters
Frederick based Walkersville Southern projects a 75 000 passenger ride volume and 2.2 million in spending, yielding a 4.5 million statewide impact, 90 jobs, and 316 000 in taxes. A 25 mile, 20 minute trip drew about 90 officials and residents along a new bridge over the Monocacy, passing Rotorex Corp. plans target freight and future commuter service if MARC service extends to Frederick. The bridge was funded with 500 000 state dollars after a lower cost estimate. founder Chadwick credits frugal engineering and reused rails for cost cutting while aiming to extend service to Twin Walkersville stops and a Heritage Farm Park station.
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Chadwick
Frederick
Walkersville
Glade Village
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Co
Walkersville High
Fountain Rock Park
Fountain Rock
Rotorex Corp
Walkersville Southern
Rotorex
MARC
Frederick-to
MD. 26
Carroll Creek
Brunswick
Heritage Farm Park
William Donald Schaefer
John A. Agro Jr
Maryland Mass Transit Administration
Cockeysville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Trans-Tech Girds for Growth Amid Short-Term Layoffs
Trans-Tech announces layoffs at its Adamstown plant while preserving a state grant aimed at expansion and hiring. Officials project a short-term market dip, with potential rehiring in six months as demand from AT&T Motorola Nokia improves. Adamstown employs 400. Frederick expansion planned. Annual sales rise 24 percent to 96.9 million. Net income for quarter ends March 31 hits 162000 versus 811000 a year earlier.
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Wynkoop
Trans-Tech
France
At&t
Motorola
Nokia
Adamstown
Frederick
Alpha Industries
Frederick agencies discuss DARE SCIT and new COPS program
Lt Hoyle proposed four Frederick City Police officers join DARE in public housing then visit schools to tailor presentations. Sheriff’s Office seeks a $44,000 GOCP grant for a Community Outreach Program to expand seven days of instruction to middle schools, aiming to curb rising gang activity. Lynn Widdowson backs both programs while the school board weighs curriculum details and gang prevention info.
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Hoyle
Frederick City
Frederick County
MedImmune County Pressures State On HQ Location
Commissioner Bruce Reeder questions if MedImmune will buy both parcels and signals willingness to renegotiate. He stresses county aims to attract the company and offers incentives if a manufacturing plant suffices, asking if the county should relax purchase requirements.
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County
Bruce Reeder
MedImmune
Frederick County
Freckled Road Project Faces Mixed Support and Funding Clues
City and county officials press forward on an eastern loop road linking to the Monocacy River bridge with a $4 million each commitment, while critics argue the developer should cover most costs. State officials describe the governor seeking an economic partnership and potential interim funding through highway user fees as a partial solution. The project faces financing hurdles as farmers lack funds and prospective tenants remain uncertain.
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Mr. Gray
Frances Baker
J. O’neill Jenkins
Monocacy River
James Schmersahl
O'Neill
Schmersahl
Bucheimer Road
Hughes Ford Road
Monocacy River Bridge
Grimes
Gray
DOT
Liz Kalinowski
Winstead
James Brady
Department of Business and Economic Development
Frederick
Ms. Kalinowski
Frederick County
Kalinowski
Passengers get extended cruise on stranded steamer
The American Queen was stranded on the Ohio River between two bridges since May 6 due to high water. After two weeks, water levels fell enough for the ship to pass under the bridges and resume its voyage. Free food, shows, hinge, and Reds tickets were offered to passengers during the delay.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
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