Maryland to spend 32 million in Frederick County road rail plan
State officials unveil a 1996 2001 six year consolidated transportation plan detailing 32 million dollars for Frederick County next year. More than half the funds 178 million go to about a dozen road projects including the 170 connections to US 15 and 340. MARC rail extension to Frederick from Point of Rocks plus Brunswick MARC station upgrades receive 12.2 million. The plan also funds scenic easements along South Mountain 1.4 million and a 1 million multimodal corridor study from Frederick to Rockville.
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Montgomery County
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Eastern loop funding plea from Frederick city county officials
Frederick city mayor Jim Grimes and County Commissioners President Mark Hoke urged state transportation secretary David Winstead to back a 5.1 million project cost share for the Monocacy Boulevard eastern loop. They seek a third state contribution before a December 8 meeting with Governor Parris Glendening.
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Johnny Swamper Turns 150 as Fire Company Celebrates
United Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 3 marks 150th anniversary with a celebration at 1 pm Saturday at 79 S. Market St. Past and present officials lead a program, then tours and light refreshments until 4 pm. Antique engines on display. Weather vane mascot Johnny Swamper celebrated its long history atop the cupola.
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Budget showdown as House backs plan amid veto threat
Washington AP report notes Republicans push to pass a balanced budget in seven years with a White House compromise on the table. President Clinton weighs a veto while Panetta and Kasich emphasize that a seven year balance is only a goal, not a guarantee, as talks continue and 800,000 furloughed workers await renewed funding.
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Santa arrives twice in Frederick malls in Christmas thrill
Santa and eight reindeer visited Francis Scott Key Mall and Frederick Towne Mall on Friday, with a helicopter transfer and a downtown parade planned. The stunt featured a doppelganger rumor, while Mayor Jim Grimes ensured the real Santa’s presence, as families enjoyed meet and greet sessions, snow globe displays, and hours of operation for both malls through the weekend.
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Serene Winter Nature Series Captures Snow Quiet Falls
Kelly Hahn documents a solo trek at Cingham Falls State Park as snow falls and a photographer freezes time with a shutter click. The piece celebrates winter’s hush, the beauty of pine lined cascades, and the reward of camera work amid sliding and trudging through fresh snow.
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