Grimes wins Frederick mayoral re election in tight race
Incumbent Republican Jim Grimes, 59, defeats Democrat Frances Baker 3869 to 3380 to return as mayor of Frederick. Democrats take four of five alderman seats, with Meta Nash top vote getter. turnout reported at 285 percent. Grimes vows progressive leadership, economic growth, and efficient government while Baker thanks supporters and pledges future plans.
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Mr Grimes
Brunswick woman pleads guilty to theft scheme involving bingo
Barbara Ann Pierce, 40, of East Orndorff Drive, Brunswick, pleaded guilty in Frederick County District Court to a theft scheme related to bingo cash. Under a plea deal, she received four months suspended, 18 months probation, 72 hours community service and restitution. Four other charges were not prosecuted. Some of the stolen money was recovered.
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Brunswick Volunteer Fire Co
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GOP sweeps off year elections spark party bragging rights
Republicans claimed major wins in Virginia New Jersey and New York including Christie Whitman in New Jersey and Jim Gilmore in Virginia. The GOP leveraged national spending and topped Democrats in a slate of local races as mayors Giuliani and others won reelection.
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Maryland records show 12 of Frederick County bridges listed for repair
Valerie Burnette Edgar of the State Highway Administration says 12 of Frederick County's 207 bridges, about six percent, are structurally deficient and awaiting repair with funding already set aside for design on several. The SHA notes a public safety-first stance and bridges are inspected every two years, with statewide figures showing seven percent structurally deficient and 24 percent functionally obsolete.
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Israel Creek
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Medicare private contracts limit elderly choice in care
The 1200 page balanced budget bill includes Section 4507 allowing private contracts for medical services to those over 65 without Medicare billing but bans doctors from treating Medicare patients for two years. Critics say HCFA seeks to restrict senior citizens ability to spend their own money on care.
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