U.S. 15 dualization project moves to construction
The A V Williams Construction Co Inc of Baltimore wins the $4 545 083 contract to dualize U S 15 from Oradorff Road to the Pennsylvania line. Work begins within two weeks with 335 working days slated, but completion near two years. Area includes Mount St Marys College underpass and Tom s Creek bridge. Local officials and Sen Edward P Thomas praise the project as a lifesaver on a dangerous corridor.
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Frederick Carroll
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Thurmont
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Sabillasville trade center proposal sparks resident pushback
In Harbaugh Valley Sabillasville area residents oppose a planned Bi acre trade center on the former DeLauter turkey farm off Harbaugh Valley Road. County Commissioner Lawrence A. Dorsey leads locals in demanding more answers as eight candidates at Civic Association night back the idea with cautions. A chance of rain and fog slows traffic as temperatures edge toward the 60s with a cool weekend forecast and good air quality overall.
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Frederick
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Frederick Market Basket Dips Slightly From August Total
Frederick area market basket totals for September run $10.53, down five cents from August, and above the Chesapeake survey average of $18.40. Prices show notable local declines in butter and milk while other items like paper towels and detergent edge higher. Cambridge posts the lowest total. others including Dover and Hagerstown report small month changes as Anacapolis August data is missing.
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Carter vetoes energy water bill in bid to override
President Carter vetoed a 10.2 billion energy and water development bill saying it is wasteful and inflationary. House and Senate leaders prepared quick override attempts as Byrd and O Neill warned of rancor, while Carter urged a responsible bill focused on affordable water projects.
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O'Neill
Department of Energy
Selection of pope will begin Oct 15
Vatican City AP Hundreds came to pray at Pope John Paul Is tomb as work on the tomb continued. The conclave area including the Sistine Chapel and Borgia Apartments is being prepared for voting beginning October 15. Cardinals expect a possibly extended conclave with various encounters and discussions of criteria for the next pope. Three Italian cardinals Uri, Pappalardo, and Siri emerged as papabili while Cardinal Landazuri Ricketts commented on pre-conclave discussions. Maryland Numbers Game results 282 drawn Wednesday.
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Naples
Salvatore Pappalardo
Palermo
Sicily
Giuseppe Siri
Genoa
Weather Outlook With Rain Likely Tonight
Rain probable at 90 percent tonight and 60s high Friday. Lows tonight mid 40s with light variable winds. Friday highs near 60s. The piece begins with weather notes and includes a Hemingway quotation about enduring life.
Local School CIP Faces Rift Over Frederick High Funding
The Frederick High project becomes a flashpoint as SAC and local officials dispute funding for phase II. The county commissioners are asked to add 1.7 million while SAC wants 900,000 from state to finish. A five year CIP lists bold priorities including Weeters Middle and Bronsawick tech renovations. Debates spiral over Rock Creek expansion and reuse of old buildings as plans shift amid new federal education rules.
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