Western Maryland Flood Task Force Formed at Frostburg Summit
Federal and state officials join Gov Glendening to form a Flood Mitigation Task Force for Western Maryland. Casper Taylor Jr to chair with partners including FEMA Army Corps agencies and regional leaders to produce practical, affordable flood solutions within six to eight weeks focusing on Point of Rocks and Emmitsburg.
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Parris Glendening
Frostburg State University
Casper Taylor Jr
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Paul Sarbanes
Point of Rocks
Emmitsburg
Transportation, Agriculture, Business and Economic Development
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. Housing and Urban Development
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Appalachian Regional Commission
Potomac River Basin Commission
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Six Frederick City Officers Promoted to Sergeant
Six Frederick City Police officers were officially promoted to sergeant at a City Hall ceremony conducted after a department wide promotion process. Promoted are James P. Ledwell, Bruce C. DeGrange, Thomas J. Ledwell, Robert H. Kane, Sam A. Bowman, and Daniel M. Vance, each assigned to patrol shifts and divisions with new supervisory roles.
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Frederick City
City Hall
Frederick
Jim Grimes
Daniel M. Vance
James P. Ledwell
Thomas J. Ledwell
Bruce C. DeGrange
Robert H. Kane
Sam A. Bowman
Ray Raffensberger
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University of Maryland
Special Operations Division
SRT
Maryland Police Training Commission
Department
Criminal Investigation
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Sgt. Ledwell
Frederick Community College
Mount Airy Debates Teens Behavior and Sidewalk Sign Rules
Mount Airy council weighs a proposed ordinance banning sports equipment near roads amid clashes over teens and property damage. Residents cite disorder and safety concerns while the mayor recalls years of informal youth play. A second measure would limit sidewalk signs to specific dimensions and restrict free standing signs to 25 feet, with action set for November 4.
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Robert Mead
County COG approves legislative package
The Frederick County Council of Governments backed the 1997 legislative package with two dissenters Mount Airy Mayor Gerald Johnson and Middletown Mayor William Thompson Johnson said he favored six months protection against administrative costs for homeowners at tax sales The package to be sent to the General Assembly proposes regional taxing districts a tax on newly purchased property rights of way and leases a salary increase for county officials and a measure to make throwing body fluids at corrections officers a felony County planners outlined regional plans for Brunswick and Burkittsville noting 960 more homes are needed by 2020 with population rising to about 16472 from 13904 and most land kept in non growth areas public open houses and hearings are planned to discuss the plans including efforts to preserve Burkittsville as a rural village with agricultural preservation open space rules a town market and a greenbelt
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Mount Airy
Gerald Johnson
Frederick County
Johnson
Barry Stanton
Jim Hagg
Brunswick
Burkittsville
David Whitaker
Lice Outbreak At Frederick County Elementary Schools
Parents at Frederick County elementary schools report head lice infestations. Notifications advise families on treatment and prevention. A Thurmont Elementary student was found with lice. principal Suzanne O'Toole says the district procedures will be strengthened to prevent a recurrence.
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Frederick County
Thurmont
Thurmont Elementary
Suzanne O'Toole
Frederick to host MACO 1998 mid-winter meeting
The Maryland Association of County Officials may hold its 1998 mid-winter meeting in Frederick as part of the county's 250th anniversary. County leaders Pauli Gordon and Mark Hoke announced invitations and potential honors for Prince George's and neighboring counties. Events include Key monument rededication, time capsule inspection, fairground exposition, a box social, dance, and a horse race. Sheriff Jim Hagg said patrol cars will soon bear the 250th anniversary logo.
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Maryland Association of County Officials
Frederick
Pauli Gordon
Gordon
Prince George’s County
Frederick County
Carroll
Allegany
Washington
Garrett
Montgomery
Francis Scott Key
Mount Olivet
Frederick Fairgrounds
Jim Hagg
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