Delays and Liquidated Damages Plague Patrick Street Project
SHA officials report liquidated damages of 1100 per day totaling 35000 to cover delays in the Patrick Street reconstruction. Wolfe Enterprises may subcontract half of a 2.5 million contract as change orders add 51000. Full reopening expected by Christmas subject to dry weather for final asphalt layer.
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Fisher
Wolfe Enterprises Inc
Myersville
Sha
Steve Sikes
Sikes
Beers Faces 17 Felony Counts After Preliminary Hearing
Trooper Moser testified he lacked expertise on explosives and only relayed expert descriptions from the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office. Judge Roberts ruled probable cause exists and warned Beers to obtain counsel before Circuit Court. Each of the 17 charges carries up to 20 years in prison or fines up to $10,000 or both.
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Moser
Beers
Maryland
Maryland National Guard
Eastern Shore lead paint reform debated by group leaders
A coalition discussion noted many problems in lead paint policy while acknowledging past opposition to voluntary programs. J. Richard Hudson praised speaker Singer as a source of information as Frederick’s association elected officers and a nine member board, naming Shirley Happ as president and Doris MacDonnell as secretary.
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Maryland
Singer
J. Richard Hudson
Frederick Association
Snowstorm Halts Work as Furloughed Federal Employees Stay Home
In Detrick workers faced a snowstorm and were turned away as furloughs linger amid a looming funding bill. Some employees chose not to risk commuting, with lots empty after 9 a.m. Officials say return depends on news of a signed spending authorization and back pay remains uncertain. Separately, Rockefeller Center welcomed a 75-foot Norway spruce from New Jersey, blessed by Sisters of Christian Charity before decoration.
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New York
Rockefeller Center
New Jersey
Sisters of Christian Charity
Mendham
N.J
Clinton and Gingrich clash as federal shutdown continues
President Clinton and House Speaker Gingrich spar over budget math amid a partial federal shutdown. About 800000 nonessential federal workers were sent home while essential personnel stayed on duty. Smithsonian museums closed and talks continue for a possible accommodation.
Maryland snow disrupts roads and schools across Frederick County
By Wednesday morning county roads faced closures on Arnoldstown Road between Gathland and Mountain Church and Ward Kline Road. State highways remained open. Schools opened late with two hour shifts as communities brace for more snow. Grocery stores reported brisk sales of bread and milk while motorists prepared for continued travel challenges. Ocean City warned residents of strong winds and patio furniture securement as a fast moving storm loomed along the coast.
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Dave Buck
MD State Highway Administration
Arnoldstown
Gathland
Mountain Church
Ward Kline
Mr. Buck
Frederick County
Fort Detrick
Uncle Sam
Mother Nature
Frederick Community College
Brunswick
Rick Weldon
Carol Gray
Jubilee Foods
Thurmont
Weverton Road
Leslie Wendorf
Sears
Francis Scott Key Mail
Allegany County
Garrett County
Scott Trice
Cumberland Barrack
Maryland
Associated Press
Ocean City
Max Hill
A&a Realty
Deep Creek Lake
Hill
Washington
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Wisp
Atlantic Shore
Clay Stampp
Emergency Management Agency
Stampp
Militants Offer Trade to Free Westerners in India Crisis
Kashmiri separatists reduced their demand to four Western tourists in exchange for six jailed guerrillas, while India pressed for immediate release of two sick hostages, an American and a British national. The Al Faran group rejected the deal and medical aid. One hostage was reported critically ill and could die without freedom.
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Jammu
India
al Faran
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Joan London
Amber Hill Medical Center
Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick
Cdhive
Detrick
Congressional Budget Office
White House
Agriculture and Energy Departments
Postal Service
Smithsonian
Clinton
GOP
Senate
American Federation of Government Employees
Gingrich
Bob Dole
Byan
Antwerp
Belgium
East Street
Dale Carnegie
Chamber OF Commerce OF
R L. Cook & Associates, Inc
Bran Thompson Area
AHSA
Allegany Hearing & Speech Associates
Allegany Optical
Elan Plastic Surgery Center
Boar
Tollhouse Ave
Rspal
Raph
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