Nation waits for Fla to decide president
Washington AP reports a tense Florida recount shapes the overall outcome of the race. Governors and officials stress state law governs the process while both campaigns push for a quick, orderly finish as Bush leads Gore by a thin margin amid partial county retabulations.
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Florida
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Reno
Miami
White House
Bush
Gore
FOP to press Raffensberger resignation over police dispute
The Frderick Police Officers Association plans a statement at Francis Scott Key 91 at 16 detailing why rank and file officers voted strongly to seek Chief Raffensberger’s resignation. The move follows internal union meetings and alleges unwarranted surveillance and misuse of authority by the chief.
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Pees
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Jim Grimes
Raffensberger
Halensberger
Pryiee Union
Eon Satiee Epaniine Wenene Frederick
Mat
A . Edmonds
Ress
Grimes
Hazy fallout from Virginia brush fires spreads
Smoke from Shenandoah Valley brush fires drifted over Monty County as winds shift, causing residents to notice burning leaves and odors. Rescue crews reported unpredictable movement and spreading smoke, with rainfall expected and overnight lows in the 30s.
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Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Monty County
Frederick Ich
National Service
Board votes to drop Fair Day from next year calendar
The County Board of Education decided to eliminate Fair Day, citing attendance and scheduling issues as students would rather attend the Great Frederick Fair. Nancy Hendricks urged preserving the day, arguing agriculture remains the county’s top industry and education can occur outside school. Some members warned erasing Fair Day could push students to skip school for the fair, while others noted prior changes adding religious holidays. Board plans to reexamine the issue for 2002 2003 and consider voter input.
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Frederick
Nancy Hendricks
County Agricultural Society
Hendricks
Jean Smith
Ms. Smith
Ron Peppe
Anne Hooper
Community Services
Elaine Klein
Peppe
Corrections chief moves to higher pay in Montgomery Co
Frederick County Sheriff announces Maj Green will become warden of Montgomery County Detention Center at Clarksburg, a move after 15 years in Frederick corrections. The new post follows the departure of Barry Stanton and promises a pay increase, prompting both pride and a sense of loss locally. The office will advertise for a new corrections chief to oversee over 110 staff.
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Montgomery Co
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Ik County Sheriff's Office
Montgomery County
Pheri Jim Hagg
Maj. Green
Clarksburg
Frederick County
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Barry Stanton
Prince George's County
Hagg
Controversy Over Detrick Groundwater Contamination
Officials note off post groundwater at Fort Detrick shows no significant levels to date, while residents cite ongoing public concerns. Col Spri says EPA standards met, as RAB debates area cleanup and risk assessment amid a complex process.
Teen Dies From Injuries in Holter Road Crash
Leah Therese Loeffler, 17, died after a week of injuries from a single vehicle crash on Holter Road north of Cherry Lane. She was driving a Volkswagen convertible northbound when she left the right side of the road, later dying at County Hospital.
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County Hospital
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Volkswaen
Holter
Cherry Lane
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