McClellan’s sudden retirement shocks Maryland lawmakers
In Annapolis Governor Schaefer and colleagues react to Dr James McClellan’s abrupt decision not to seek another term in the House of Delegates. His departure surprises supporters and colleagues who praise his leadership, while concerns rise about Frederick County’s delegation and future funding. McClellan plans to return as a lobbyist for veterinarians.
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Annapolis
James McClellan
State House
William Donald Schaefer
Doc
Dr. McClellan
Frederick County
House of Delegates
Samuel Rosenberg
Baltimore
House Appropriations Committee
Paul Schurick
Schaefer
House
Casper Taylor
Dallegany
Maryland
Taylor
Mr. Taylor
George Littrell
Frederick
Frederick Fairgrounds
Smelser
McClellan
George
Littrell
Thomas Hattery
D-Frederick
County trims Crown Victoria patrol fleet after test findings
State police tests on Crown Victoria patrol cars showed slight steering tightness and clockwise rotation at speed during a crash scene reconstruction. Frederick County shifts six Crown Victorias to administrative use, with deputies and high speed units moving to Chevrolets. some departments report no Crown Victorias in service.
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Maryland State Police
al Liebne
McKeldin
Baltimore
Richard Himes
Himes
Crown
Thurmont
Neil Bechtel
Frederick City
Brunswick
Farmer defies plan to reopen road through his field
David Stone, a farmer near Emmitsburg, says he will seek a court injunction to block highway work planned for next week. He refused access to Sixes Road through his pasture for nearly three hours on April 20, prompting sheriff's deputies but allowing a crew to enter after hisStand. The county aims to reopen Sixes Road and a Tom's Creek bridge as an alternate route.
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Frederick County
David Stone
Stone
Emmitsburg
Sixes Road
Tom’s Creek
Sue Ann Yingling
Mr. Stone
Memorial Day flag duties by local post and guard in Middletown
Everhart American Legion Post 51 and the Maryland Army National Guard placed flags on veterans graves in Middletown as part of Armed Forces Day activities. The scene at Revolutionary War veteran Lawrence Everhart’s grave included Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Pitts and Ronald Pitts Jr., with John Maurey observing. County officials note nearby Grimes Road bridge repairs. Mr. Stone, 41, recalled a county official’s warning that the bridge would not return in his lifetime, then described a manure pit and a computerized feeding operation as the road nears reopening, letting cows roam anew.
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Everhart American Legion Post 51
Middletown
Maryland Army National Guard
Lawrence Everhart
Ronald Pitts
Ronald Pitts Jr
John Maurey
Grimes Road
Stone
Cross mother of seven earns general studies degree
Mrs. Cross, nearing 56, earned a general studies degree after managing a large household and aiding her mother-in-law recovering from a stroke. She hopes Hood College to pursue human services, plans a year off, and credits husband Larry and children for support during FCC commencements.
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Hood College
FCC
Local graduates finish programs at Frederick area schools
Shackleford and Boyd overcome challenges to pursue nursing degrees at Frederick Community College. Amy Koogle, 17, completed high school through a flexible evening program and awaits a baby. James Cooper, 45, earned his GED after taking plant offered classes at Eustalco Aluminum Co. and plans to decide his next steps.
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Shackleford
Boyd
Citizens Nursing Home
Frederick Community College
Frederick
Amy Koogle
West Virgina
James Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Eustalco Aluminum Co
Cooper
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