McCrory’s store in downtown Frederick closes after long sale
The McCrory’s in Frederick ends a months‑long going‑out‑of‑business sale as buyers consider redeveloping the 14,000‑square‑foot three‑parcel building. The wings are owned by Shadrall Associates and the central portion by Evangelical Reformed Church under a 1926 99‑year lease. City leaders hope to replace the retail outlet with a new form of downtown commerce while considering options like an antiques mall or a pedestrian link, and workers reflect on the closure.
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Netanyahu poised to lead as Israelis vote in tight Knesset race
Israelis completed a landmark vote to choose a 120 member Knesset with Likud led by Benjamin Netanyahu gaining the edge over Labor chief Shimon Peres. A Netanyahu government is seen as slowing peace moves with the Palestinians and rolling back Peres era promises. Arafat received word of the outcome from Gaza several hours after polls closed amid concerns the Likud path could reshape regional talks.
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Growth and memory mark Walkersville’s early developments
The town saw first developments Glade Village and Glade Gardens while Walkersville added a planning and zoning commission amid a mobile homes dispute. Mary Nicodemus, town clerk for years, recalls sending bills by hand and paying students to address envelopes. She remembers the blacksmith’s shop and old neighbors she knew since 1913. Mr. Trout remains engaged despite hearing loss.
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Clerical votes in Israel election loom as absentee ballots decide
Hanan Ashrawi commented on complex outcomes while President Clinton vowed continued U S backing for Israel and peace efforts. Labor demands spot checks as 143 000 prime minister ballots appear invalid, raising fraud concerns in settlements and ultra orthodox pockets. Absentees including soldiers and diplomats may swing result before the Sabbath halt.
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Students place second in state stock market contest
Kevin and a teammate said the stock market contest sparked interest in investing. Both plan futures in engineering with Kevin weighing business administration. They and seniors Lewis Rntcliff and Ginny Jones were part of the team. Rntcliff and Jones were absent Wednesday.
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City Budget Sees Tax Hike Pushes Through Amid Surplus Shrink
The Department of Assessments and Taxation reports the city’s assessable base rising to 1.090 billion while the projected surplus falls from over 5 million to 2.9 million next year. Finance director links declines to past property purchases and capital costs, with opposition blaming tax needs on those acquisitions. Mayor Grimes defends spending, saying acquisitions were council-approved and city will profit, denying a link to the tax increase.
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Paul Gordon
Gerald Kolbfleisch
VEIP hearing draws few as emissions rules face changes
At a Frederick County hearing held by the MVA and MDE officials outlined proposed amendments to the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program. Deputy officials noted that vehicles with deteriorated equipment or tampering raise ozone concerns while proposing exemptions, delays and waivers to improve program effectiveness. Janet Spurrier voiced concern over her 1980 El Camino lacking emission pumps and pulleys as she travels from Florida to Maryland for testing.
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