Budget cuts loom in Maryland as Schaefer backs most police funding
In Annapolis analysts expect deeper state cuts to counties and programs. Frederick County faces a 2.8 million loss while pensions, APEX funding, prevailing wage rules, and artwork setasides on state contracts may face reductions. Furloughs and staff cuts across departments are forecast to calm shock from earlier budget moves.
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William Donald Schaefer
Maryland
APEX
Harry Hughes
Schaefer
Annapolis
Dem Boids devotion echoes from Baltimore to Camden Yards
A nostalgic ramble from a lifelong Orioles fan reflecting on Memorial Stadiums past and present loyalty. The author recalls lean early memories, cites players like Palmer, Ripken, and Dempsey, and notes a shift toward football while predicting the next baseball season. He laments changing city landmarks and cherishes enduring hometown pride.
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Clinton's environmental record under fire in Arkansas
The Green Index rated Arkansas 48th among states for overall environmental conditions and last for policy initiatives, prompting Clinton to defend his record amid ties to polluting industries and debate over the state’s pollution controls. Residents cite health risks in Jacksonville and El Dorado while critics accuse him of politicizing environmental policy for campaign gain.
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Arkansas
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Institute For Southern Studies
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Ensco
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Tyson Foods
Vertac
Patty Frase
Jacksonville
Sui
Frase
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Green Forest
Steve Work
Tyson
U.S. Supreme Court
Work
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Mardedsmi
Bowended
el Dorado
Great Lakes Chemical Co
Great Lakes
United States
Spirit of Youth glider exhibit tops Frederick Fair crowd
After two days of record attendance the Frederick Fair showcased the Spirit of Youth US glider built by the National Youth Administration. Charles T. Malone flew from Michigan for display with Theodore Bellair arranging flights at the airport amid dry weather, while the Junior Chamber pressed the mayor for sewer hookups and U.S. Army Col. D. John Markey, 58, and another officer were reassigned for age.
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Frederick
Cmax
Spirit of Youth US
National Youth Administration
Charles T. Malone
Michigan
Frederick Fair
U.S. Army
D. John Markey
115Th Infantry
Second Army Corps
Col. Markey
Mobile crime lab stationed at Frederick barracks in 1971
Twenty years ago on October 11 1971 an $11 000 mobile crime lab was housed at the Frederick Maryland State Police barracks to serve western Maryland. The lab was one of five statewide units used to collect examine and store evidence from crime scenes. Three Frederick fire companies tackled an apartment fire at 256 West Patrick Street where oxygen masks helped firefighters uncover thick smoke from a sulfur fumigator intended to kill pests in vacant buildings.
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Frederick
Maryland
W. Patrick St
Schaefer’s cuts spark Maryland taxpayer protest
Matt Brown of New Market laments Gov Schaefer’s deficit plan cutting police EMS and the Montgomery County helicopter base. He warns loss of overnight helicopter service from 3 am to 7 am endangers trauma patients during the golden hour and urges unity with state troopers to protest cuts.
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Onlyneer
Frederick County
Maryland State Police
Schaefer
Montgomery County
Maryland
Letters reveal distress over Recovery Home for Women closure
A Frederick resident manager laments the planned shutdown of the Recovery Home for Women, a Maryland facility Gov. Schaefer approved funding for. She notes six months of operation, a three to twelve month program, and the women’s progress toward independence, GEDs, and employment, pleading for public letters to save the home. She emphasizes the risk of homelessness and the loss of sobriety support for residents.
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Maryland
William Donald Schaefer
Schaefer's cut sparks call to protect Medevac police services
Citizens defend Maryland state police presence and Medevac helicopter bases amid budget cuts. They argue rapid response saves lives and crime prevention relies on patrols, urging restoration of funding and continued police protection. Thurmont editor notes letters reflect public opinion after Governor Schaefer restored some police cuts.
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Maryland Plate Police
Willian Donsld Schaefer
Moe
Maryland
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