Residents urge state probe of Jobs Pathway plan
About 40 residents picketed Winchester Hall demanding a state investigation of secret deliberations among Frederick city and county officials over the Jobs Pathway road project. They criticize lack of public input on funding the Monocacy Boulevard extension and a public private deal to channel tax dollars to bonds. The protestors support filing to the Maryland Open Meetings Compliance Board, seeking open sessions and public notice for future Jobs Pathway meetings.
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Winchester Hall
Frederick City
Monocacy Boulevard
Frederick
Monocacy River
Tim Florian
RID
CSR Hydro Conduit
Frederick County
David Gray
Gray
Maryland
Open Meetings Compliance Board
Lora Cecere
Claggett Jones
Evolution of Frederick County Elections Through History
Editorial notes a 250th anniversary look at Frederick County voting. It contrasts tame modern contests with early practices including barbecues, gunfire, and party nominating conventions. The piece cites 1905 coverage claiming early voting by Black voters and low crowds, with a peek at declines in turnout and a reference to a Page A-i continuation.
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Frederick County
Yesteryear
the Historical Society
Pepe Sterick
Beer
Maryland Governor Race Heats Up With Turnout Stakes
Voter turnout will decide who controls the governor’s mansion for four years as Democrat Parris Glendening faces Republican Ellen Sauerbrey in a tight rematch. Frederick County hosts a buoyant crowd as Sauerbrey seeks a repeat margin, while absentee ballots and local races shape the election.
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Himont
Parris Glendening
Ellen Sauerbrey
U.S
Orphans Court
Grendening
Ms. Sauerbrey
Glendening
Timothy Ferguson
George Littrell
Littrell
Frederick County
Ferguson
Carroll
Carroll County
Frederick Count
Frederick
Carrel Coun
Mount St Marys fundraising tops 24 million in drive
Mount St Marys College reports its fourth campaign has raised over 24 million, surpassing the 22 million goal by two million. Officials aim to reach 20 million more by 2002. Major gifts include a 6 million trust yield and a 4.25 million matching grant from the McGowan Foundation, with a 1 million gift from a Baltimore Washington area businessman.
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Emmitsburg
Mount St. Mary's College
Frank Buhrman
John Walsh
New York
McGowan Foundation
Baltimore
Buhrman
Mount St. Mary's
Mount St. Mary
Harvard University
Porch Blaze Destroys Home in Emmitsburg
Robert and Catherine Pittinger escaped as flames broke out on the back porch of their home at 18626 Old Emmitsburg Road. Firefighters from Vigilant Fire Co. battled the blaze. the cause was not immediately determined. The couple aided by a garden hose tried to salvage belongings but smoke forced their retreat. Continued on Page A-12.
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Emmitsburg
Robert
Catherine Pittinger
Fettle
Emmitsburg Road
Aire
Vigilant Fire Co
Wayne Powell
Pittinger
Jewish professor writes music for Catholic Mass at Mount St. Mary's
Dr. Andrew Rosenfeld a 36 year old Jewish music professor at Mount St Marys College composed Mass for John Dubois dedicated to the founder. The piece titled Mass for John Dubois premiered at Mount during a weekend fundraising event and Rosenfeld was in his second year as an assistant professor of music.
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Emmitsburg
Mount St Mary’s College
John Dubois
the Mount
Conan”E School
Andrew Rosenfeld
Timothy Jacobsen
Musie
Mount St. Macy's College
Mount's Chapel
Catholic School and Seminary
Activists challenge records of Roscoe Bartlett and Rolle
A group of eight Frederick County residents opposed the Ros Parks Coalition’s endorsements of Roscoe Bartlett and Scott Rolle. They accuse Rolle of racism in hiring and prosecuting blacks, and criticize Bartlett for voting against key federal acts. Local activists deny coalition speakers represent the black community.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Rolle
Frederick County
Focs
Wilie Mahone
Roth
Scott Rolle
Rosa Parks Coalition
Bartlett
Mahone
District of Columbia
Lord Nickens
NAACE
Ros Parks Coalition
Mr. Rolle
Fata Nity
First frost forecast slips into mid October in county
Meteorologists warn the first frost should reach Frederick County around mid October, but so far there has been little of the white crystals that mark chilly mornings. Weather experts say the first frost typically arrives around the second week, with continued updates on Page A.
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Fredenck County
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Winchester
Katherine Marks
News-Post
Maxine Pratt
Elections Board
Christopher Scinta
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Rete Systemis
Tbs
Fredente
Julia Robb
News-Post Star
Timothy Jacobse
Walkersville High School
Sara Miller
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