Gas pump prices put crunch on budgets
Frederick County officials track weekly fuel costs as prices rise. Ronald Hart, director of management services, says budgets feel the impact but remain within limits, aided by a 15 percent surcharge on parts and mileage reimbursements. Diesel and unleaded vary by supplier, with recent county prices around 97 cents and 94 cents per gallon, well below local pump rates.
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Frederick County Motor Pool
Ronald Hart
Steven Limnah
Hart
Griffith
Blue Ridge Oil Co
City OKs 5-Cent Tax Hike for FY 96 97
The Frederick Board of Aldermen voted 2-1 to approve a five cent tax hike for fiscal year 1996 97 to generate about $530 000 as part of a $322 million budget that also cuts spending by $800 000 The measure precedes a June 13 public budget hearing Alderman Jon Kreissig criticized real estate acquisitions but supported the budget saying tax increases are needed for city services and to fund police staffing and sanitation operations
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Frederick
Kreissig
Stay of execution granted cop killer Hunt
Maryland's Court of Appeals granted a stay of execution for Flint Gregory Hunt, condemned for killing a Baltimore police officer. The stay postpones the planned gas chamber execution set for the week of June 10, with the appeal to be heard in early September.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Flint Gregory Hunt
Baltimore
Hunt
Court of Appeals
Second brother awaits kidney transplant for Ray Jr
In Middletown the DeGrange family faces ongoing kidney transplant trials. Ten year old Ryan DeGrange received a kidney from his mother Carol two years ago and has thrived, making the Little League All-Star team. His older brother Ray Jr, 15, remains on the waiting list after a transplant last year failed, casting a shadow over their celebrations as Ryan helps with WMAR-TV’s Children’s Miracle Network Telethon.
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DeGrange
Middletown
Ryan
Caral
Roy Jr
Roy Sr
Ryan DeGrange
Carol
Ryans
Yio
Sydney
Ray Jr
DeGranges
Wmar-Tv
Roy
Siuation
Michietown High
Moe
Woodsboro bypass set to open by August
The Woodsboro bypass will open by August, moving quarry traffic off Main Street Md 1 and onto the new road. Project costs run about 5 million with extra work orders totaling about 467 thousand. Weather delays and spring rains slowed progress. trees will be planted for screening and remaining puddled pavement awaits dry conditions. Local business concerns include lost patronage once trucks bypass town, while others welcome reduced noise and dust. Continued on Page A4.
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Woodsboro
Devin Miller
State Highway Administration
Miller
Hartwood Cornell Jr
Cornell
Texaco
Burgess Donald Trimmer
Fredenck
Main Street
Adults earn high school diplomas after years away
About 64 area adults received their high school diplomas at Gov. Thomas Johnson High School. Oscar Smith, 53, described quitting in the 11th grade and finally finishing through the GED program, saying it opened promotions and new opportunities. Walter Boshie, 48, cited better job prospects with a diploma, while others recalled leaving for work or boredom. The ceremony highlighted the challenge of reengaging students, with Cheryl Burkhammer noting the External Diploma Program as a key path.
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Oscar Smith
Bethel
Mr Smith
Auditorum
Gov. Thomas Johnson High School
Walter Boshie
Mount Arry
Cheryl Burkhammer
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Brunswick middle student suspended for bringing gun
Brunswick police report a 14 year old eighth grader at Noddle School was suspended after being found carrying a two caliber revolver in his pants with an unloaded chamber. No ammunition found. Principal and police say the weapon was secured and the investigation continues.
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Brunswick
Brunswick Noddle
Richard Freeman
Hareld Mosser
Schoel
Masser
Bransaick
Par
Freeman
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