Sheriff Reflects on Defeat and New County Police Center
Former Frederick County Sheriff Harbaugh discusses his election loss, pride in modernizing training, and concerns over a new central booking facility and the arrival of Sgt. Hagg at the East Frederick patrol HQ. He defends his record and calls for ongoing focus on deputy training and public safety.
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County Commissioner Race Focuses On Growth And Education
Commissioners debate state funding rules for new construction with 110 percent threshold. Republican David Gray, an incumbent who placed second, vows to tighten county management as growth worries threaten education.
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David Gray
New Windsor Man Charged After Auto Theft Chase
Frederick County deputies charged 22 year old Brent D Weamer of New Windsor with felony auto theft after a brief car and foot chase. White 1987 Pontiac Firebird with stolen license was spotted at Discovery Shopping Center Walkersville. Weamer fled along Md 194 and into Deerfield, later hiding among construction lumber before being captured. He faces felony theft fleeing eluding driving with a suspended license reckless driving speeding and stop sign violations and is held on 10000 bond.
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Walkersville
Mount Airy
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Deerfield
Brent D. Weamer
Weamer
Maryland gubernatorial race narrows as Glendening holds lead
In Maryland, the governor's race remains tight as Douglas Glendening holds a late edge over Patricia Sauerbrey. Glendening cites tax restraint but plans to cut taxes gradually while expanding education funding and crime fighting. Sauerbrey accuses election-night irregularities and challenges the premature claim of victory.
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New Jersey
Christine Whitman
Prince George’s
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Committee eyes year round schooling and five options
Marty Rice chair of the Frederick County Planning Commission says the committee is finalizing five options, including year round schooling, to address overcrowding. A March recommendation to Dr Gadra will follow community feedback and dialogue on better facilities, new revenue sources, revised scheduling, and program changes while preserving education quality.
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Marty Rice
Frederick County
West Virginia Man Charged With Cocaine Possession
Frederick City Police charged Claude William Swanson Jr. of Martinsburg with cocaine possession after an undercover operation at John Hanson Apartments. Police observed crack cocaine tossed from his vehicle on U S 15 at Rosemont Avenue. He faces charges of cocaine possession driving with a revoked license and littering and is held on a 1500 bond.
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Claude William Swanson Jr
Martinsburg
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Maryland election watch highlights GOP surge and Dem doubts
The GOP leads in absentee ballot canvassing as Ellen Sauerbrey aims to overturn a 6 200 vote deficit against Parris Glendening for Maryland governor. Statewide results due tonight could mark the first Republican governor since 1966. Democrats face rebuilding after Tuesday’s losses while incumbents hold key offices.
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GOP
Ellen Sauerbrey
Reeder
Rolle plans divisions for new state attorney office
Rolle and his daughter Dawn credited family support for sustaining him through the campaign and say he will create multiple divisions including homicide and violent crimes sex offenses narcotics and white collar crimes with chiefs, assistants, investigators, and staff. prosecutors will join units. He vows a clean, focused tenure and plans a brief vacation with his wife. He enjoyed greeting motorists during the campaign and says voters chose him.
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Rolle
Jefferson Street
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