County mulls expanding animal care rules to pet shops and stables
County officials proposed widening the animal control ordinance to cover pet shops kennels and riding stables citing two to three weekly calls about such operations. The plan would let inspectors check standards of care and comes as 12 counties have similar authority. A January public hearing will address the proposal while a separate firing range project faces delays over noise impact studies and site design.
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Page Ael
Smith
Sheriff's Office
Reel’s Mill Road
Carl Harbaugh
Trucker’s Rig Plunges Into Ravine Killing Two
Two people died and several motorists aided at the scene after a tractor trailer carrying 10 new cars careened into a ravine between two highways. The truck ended on its side, diesel leaked into a stream prompting a HazMat response, and fire personnel from multiple companies aided the injured pickup driver and investigated the crash. Police awaited reconstruction findings and traffic was diverted.
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Seymour
Mount Airy
New Market
Hyattstown
Green Valley
Winfield
Fowler pleads guilty to city sidewalk contract
FBI agent Sidow says Fowler and Menon knew each other for years before the city contract was awarded. City records indicate JJM was the only firm to work for the city on the project. HUD official William du Bell defends the sidewalk work as not suspect. The probe began after a subcontractor alleged Menon demanded money. federal funding involvement was later revealed.
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Fowler
FBI
Robert Sidow
J.j&m
William du Bell
Menon
Frederick County
Deputies find man and nephew in Maryland park
A man and his nephew were found in Gambril State Park west of Frederick after a search that began after dark. The man’s car was located at the park, and the pair had gone into the mountains to seek a future hunting spot. No further details were provided.
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Gambril State Park
Frederick
Frederick County
Clinton reaches out to business leaders in transition
President-elect Clinton aims to involve top business figures in shaping policies. He described the summit as practical and nonpartisan and said he would invite diverse voices to discuss the economy, jobs, and options to address the nation’s challenges. He also planned a transition board conference call and held talks with Kohl Rabin and de Klerk by phone.
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George Stephanopoulos
Clinton
America
Sandra Shaher
Wefa Group
Philadelphia
Stephanopoulos
Arkansas Governor’s Mansion
Ronald Brown
Washington
Little Rock
Helmut Kohl
Yitzhak Rabin
F.W de Klerk
City zoning dispute over A-1 change and Trading Lane plan
City planners and the owner argue the A-1 zoning change was a mistake and a neighborhood shift justifies it. Commissioners oppose Nathan proposal while backing ongoing improvements including a $1 million Trading Lane extension to U S 15 with State Farm relocation. A new entertainment restaurant ordinance is pared to limit entertainment receipts to 40 percent and drop seating minimums, with noise rules retained. A final site plan for Beth Sholom temple at 1101 N Market St was approved pending presstime review.
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Burgee
Commission
H. Thomas Summers
Michael Williams
U.S. 15
State Farm Insurance Co
City Limits Dance Club
South Jefferson Street
Beth Sholom Temple
N. Market St
Two Women Die After car Hits Deer in Deer Park
In Garrett County Maryland two women Kimberly Keller 26 and Frances Root 52 both of Oakland died when a car struck a deer on Route 135 in Deer Park ran out of control and struck a pickup. The car driver the truck driver and a 3 year old child were injured. names and conditions not released.
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Deer Park
Kimberly Keller
Frances Root
Oakland
Garrett County
County election board eyes more judges and on site tally
Mrs Pratt noted the elections office had 24000 dollars to pay 273 judges across 36 precincts, spending 23900 dollars and leaving funds for one more worker. Shortages left two judges serving 1000 to 1400 voters, with judges earning 80 to 100 dollars daily. Carroll County employed 398 judges, 125 more than Frederick, yet 12702 fewer voters cast ballots. judges earned 77.5 to 90 dollars. The county reported 17 potential voters sidelined by GOP form misplacement and about 3500 voters missing mailed registration cards, causing a hotline logjam. County needs about 500000 dollars for a new voting system. other counties move to on site tabulation, with final counts sent electronically to headquarters.
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Carroll County
Frederick County
Rosemary McCloskey
Carroll
Election Board
Ms. McCloskey
Pratt
Howard County
New York Man Charged With Drug Violations In City Arrest
New York City man Larry James Green, 25, was arrested on drug charges at John Hanson Apartments on North Bentz Street after police officer Pvt. David Armstrong observed a suspected drug deal. Officers found 50 racks of crack cocaine, marijuana, and $220 in cash. Green faces possession and distribution charges including a school zone enhancement. NBC says Maria Shriver is recovering from viral meningitis in Los Angeles, prognosis excellent.
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New York City
John Hanson
North Bentz Street
Larry James Green
New York
David Armstrong
Green
NBC
Maria Shriver
Los Angeles
Ms. Shriver
Tory Beilinson
Maryland budget plan faces local aid and tax disputes
Montgomery Democrat Laurence Levitan warns the social security funding proposal may break the county city alliance as Senate leaders struggle to gain support. Senate President Thomas Miller aims to finish the special session by Nov 20 and push a cost efficient plan that lets locals decide how to offset reduced aid, insisting on a majority vote and no delay.
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Montgomery
Miller
General Assembly
Mgr. Miller
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State Highway Administration
Man
U.S. Attorney's Office
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Marvin Garbis
Engaged
Barnes Creative Jewelers
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