Second mistrial declared in Gypsy Droneburg murder case
Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Mary Ann Stepler ruled prosecutorial errors prejudiced the defense in the first degree murder case of Gypsy Rosealee Droneburg. A hearing within 30 days will decide if misconduct warrants dismissal or retrial. State's Attorney Scott Rolle vows retry and may appeal if charges are dropped.
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Droneburg
Frederick County
Scott Rolle
Stepler
Rolle
Croneburg
Stillrich
Public Defenders
Frederick
Washington
Salvation Army seeks helpers for bell ringers in holidays
Salvation Army bells were quiet as kettles remained locked while Frederick County unit struggles to fill hourly bell ringing posts. Capt. Butch Mallard said eight kettles were ready but workers are scarce, paying $5 an hour from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Five applications were received, three from people who receive services.
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Kelly Hahn
Butch Mallard
Salvation Army
Darrell Minnick
Salvation Army Thrift Store
Frederick County
Mallard
County Welfare Policy Changes Begin Amid Reform Push
County welfare rules shift as applicants face a two week wait for first checks, part of Maryland reform efforts aimed at savings. Mood notes potential streamlining and a move toward cash payments, supplementing wages and promoting self sufficiency.
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Stephen Mood
County Department of Social Services
Maryland
Mood
William Donald Schaefer
Department
Congress
DSS
Clinton ready to veto GOP effort to end shutdown
President Clinton vows to veto the latest Republican bid to end the three day federal shutdown calling it unacceptable for forcing deep Medicare cuts. Senate moves toward approving a stopgap to call workers back while Panetta argues for a common base for balancing the budget. The House backs the measure 277 151 as the stalemate stretches with hundreds of thousands of workers idle.
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Washington
Clinton
Senate
Leon Panetta
White House
Congress
Panetta
House
Gingrich Links Funeral Snub to Shutdown
The White House denounces Newt Gingrich's claim that his anger at a funeral snub influenced the push for a partial government shutdown. The remark ties personal pique to a major political move drawing sharp criticism from opponents.
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Gingrich
Washington
White House
Newt Gingrich
Clinton
Lawmakers cool to idea of county commissioners appointing school board
Frederick County would gain power to appoint four of seven school board members under a proposed plan. The idea drew limited support at the legislative breakfast with only Delegate Donald Elliott openly backing it and several lawmakers expressing opposition or remaining neutral. The proposal, advanced by Commissioner Tiona Hogan, would alternate appointments between the commissioners and governor and limit yearly and four-year term appointments.
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Frederick County
Donald Elliott
Bruce Reeder
J. Anita Stup
Tim Ferguson
Frederick
General Assembly
Board of Education
Tiona Hogan
Stack
Board of Commissioners
Juvenile crime in Frederick County rises with harsher penalties
From Staff Reports the Frederick County Substance Abuse Advisory Council heard that juvenile crime is rising with youths involved in more serious offenses. Assistant States Attorney Nancy Baumgartner said courts are tougher on young offenders demanding payment for programs and random drug tests. Probation rules are stricter and counselors are more active.
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Frederick County
Nancy Baumgartner
Ick County
Plans approved for Fredrick baseball camp
Frederick County Planning Commission approved a temporary opening of a denied access sewer line to allow Babbitt Baseball to build a residential camp for up to 300 players on 101 acres near New Design Road and Manor Woods Road. Gerry Babbitt expects completion by June 1997, with safeguards to prevent broader use of denied-access lines.
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Frederick County Planning Commission
Babbitt
New Design Road
Manor Woods Road
Gerry Babbitt
Baseball Camp Company
Planning Commission
Commission
Buckeystown
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