County awards AT&T fiberoptic contract for county network
The Frederick County Commissioners awarded a 1.6 million contract to AT&T to install a countywide fiberoptic telecommunications network serving about 90 facilities and 2,200 employees across county, Board of Education, city and state offices. The project updates PVX engines and hardware, improves dial tone and features, and unites data and phone lines.
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City amends snow ordinance to include ice rules
Freder ick vows to clear ice along with snow following a winter where ice violations were dismissed for lacking coverage. The amended ordinance sets six hour clearance after snowfall, with a 1 pm deadline for nightly falls, and a $100 fine with tax-collection enforcement.
Three Frederick lawyers named for Circuit Court judgeship
Three Frederick County lawyers were recommended to Gov. Schaefer as possible Circuit Court judges: Janice Ambrose, Rodrick Ambrose, William Nicklas Jr., and John Tisdale. The governor aims to appoint a fourth Frederick judge before January from the approved candidate list, joining Dwyer, Stepler, and Rollins.
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FBI agent cites alarming crime rates in Maryland Delaware region
Timothy P. McNally, 47, new FBI Agent in Charge for Maryland Delaware, spoke at a Lions luncheon at Bettys Restaurant, noting alarming violent crime statistics in the region and urging focus on enforcement and prevention.
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Democrats Helped Drive GOP Victory in Frederick County
Democrats played a role in Frederick County’s large Republican wins last week. An analysis of returns shows Democratic turnout was lower overall, with more than a quarter willing to vote for the opposition in many major races. Republicans led in registration since late last year, but that margin alone cannot explain the results. Democrats helped topple fellow Democrats and aided Republicans in broad victory margins across precincts, though turnout varied in 27 of 38 precincts.
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Salvation Army kicks off Christmas Kettle Campaign in Frederick
The Salvation Army Frederick branch launches its Christmas Kettle Campaign at Kmart on the Golden Mile, aiming to raise 45000 to aid the needy with medical, utilities, rent, food, clothing and toys. Angel Tree gives clothing for children. community Thanksgiving Dinner planned for Nov 22. donations accepted via mail or phone.
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Exemption request challenges county ethics officials
Terre Roy Rhoderick seeks an exemption from the county ethics law to keep his stake in Harris, Smariga & Associates Inc. The firm holds a $54,000 county contract and Rhoderick owns 9 percent and is secretary treasurer. If denied, options include removing from the firm, dissolving the contract, or leaving county office, with the ethics commission overseeing the process.
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Gordon Pounds Outer Banks as Hurricane Gordon Threatens NC
Hurricane Gordon menaced Cape Hatteras and the Outer Banks with 80 mph winds and gusts near 90 mph, pausing 100 miles south of the cape as forecasters warned of a shift toward shore. Warnings extended from the Virginia line to Bogue Inlet while Gordon threatened to edge west-northwest and weaken.
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Inmates to Pay for Doctor Visits at Frederick County Jail
Frederick County Detention Center will charge inmates four dollars per visit for routine sick calls dental services or optometrist checks to curb use of medical attention as a means to leave cells. Chief Barry Stanton notes about 32 inmates request sick calls daily, many to escape confinement rather than due to illness.
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