City curfew law takes effect in Frederick
Frederick police announce a new curfew for juveniles under 17 unaccompanied by a parent. Curfew runs 11 p.m. to 6 a.m Sunday through Thursday and 11:59 p.m. to 6 a.m Friday and Saturday. Violations carry warnings for first offenses and 100 dollar fines for later ones. exemptions cover school activities and work permit holders. Community leaders urge parental cooperation as officers enforce the updated, clearer rules. Call 624-1200 for details.
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Stephen Patswald
Ray Raffensberger
Otc
Patswald
Judge rules that woman can't have dog back
Frederick County case involves Laurie Wolfe seeking return of her dog Peetie from the humane society. Judge Frederick J. Bower ruled that the dog legally belonged to her husband, who relinquished custody, and that the society acted correctly in receiving the animal.
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Laurie Wolfe
Peetie
Frederick County Humane Society
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Society
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Bower
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Peette
Clinton Opens Talks With Netanyahu Arafat In Washington
President Clinton aims to ease deep distrust between Israeli and Palestinian leaders and revive stalled peace talks. Netanyahu pledges continuous negotiations until obstacles to the peace accord are resolved while Arafat signals involvement but no direct one on one meeting is planned. A joint session with King Hussein is planned after separate Oval Office talks.
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Jordan
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Hebron
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Palestinian Authority
Jerusalem
Gaza
Frederick County school enrollment rises by 1044 to 33942
Frederick County Public Schools report 34,942 students as of Sept 30 after an increase of 1,044 from last year. The county-wide rise is smaller than 1,117 added last year, with planners still expecting about 1,000 new students annually. New Market Elementary exceeds state capacity by 49 percent with 851 students.
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Frederick County
Raymond Barnes
Ballpark
Barnes
Pipe bomb found outside Frederick jail detonated by investigators
State fire investigators detonated a pipe bomb outside the Frederick County Adult Detention Center on Monday with no threat, motive, or suspects. The 6 to 8 inch device was five feet from the east fence. correctional staff contained inmates and a lockdown was ordered while bomb technicians, dogs, and a robot investigated and the area cleared.
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Frederick County
Bob Thomas
Thomas
Frederick
Washington
Howard
Harford
Harford County
Inside The News Lack of turnovers big reason for Ravens' win
The Frederisk News Post notes the Ravens won by limiting turnovers as a key factor. The piece highlights disciplined ball handling and steady play from the offense, contributing to the victory while the defense pressured opponents into mistakes.
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Animal control chief keeps the animals close to heart
Frederick County Animal Control Director Merry Ellen Poole, 52, shows deep care for animals, living with Nutkin the injured baby squirrel at the office and bottle feeding him. Adam the goose also resides with her after a coast to recovery, reflecting her life since taking the job in January. Poole’s devotion extends to dogs she can’t resist.
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Merry Ellen Poole
Frederick County Animal Control
Adam
Merry "Ellen Poole
Animal Shelter
Woman Keeps Shelterful Pets Beyond Her Seven Rescues
Mrs Poole describes seven rescued people and a menagerie including 12 cats two horses three rabbits three geese three ducks about eight pigeons two doves and a mouse. She worries when Buddy the old dog at the shelter might have been put to sleep and laughs as she shares stories of her animals.
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Buddy
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Middletown Annexation Cut to 17 Acres by County Rules
Frederick County Commissioners on Monday approved annexation of only 17 acres of a 119 acre tract east of Coblentz Road for Middletown. Coblentz Farm Limited Partnership sought full annexation for 160 single family homes but was blocked since the area is not in the county comprehensive plan. The plan will be reviewed in six to twelve months. The planning commission had previously approved the annexation with a pace compromise. developers would slow after the first 75 lots if local schools remain overcrowded. Middletown Burgess William Thompson criticized the pace restriction as an APFO maneuver. He noted Middletown controls growth via sewer and water taps and cited planned schools in 1999 and 2002.
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Coblentz Farm
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Thompson
APFO
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