Frederick County Commissioner Candidates Spotlight
James R Franklin, 54, Democrat, of Middletown, a married teaching professional, emphasizes balancing growth, strengthening education, supporting agriculture, and attracting high tech firms to Frederick County to sustain an economic base. Timothy P Gallagher, 41, Republican, New Market, single educator and former Mason Dixon Opinion Research VP, envisions a growing county with central services, vital business growth, protected farm land, and education as a key focus.
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James R. Franklin
St. Democrat
Middletown
Frederick County
Timothy P Gallagher
Mason Dixon
County APFO debate spans growth, zoning, and school capacity
Commissioners discuss growth areas with greenbelts to curb annexations and a county APFO framework. Proposals include using developer funding for schools, testing rezoning APFOs, and aligning with Smart Growth. Officials urge municipalities to adopt harmonized APFOs while limiting separate local requirements.
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APFO
Mit
Carl Harbaugh
Nona Hogan
Baltimore/Washington beltways
Bruce Reeder
Aish
Encour
Terre Roy Rhoderick
Iblican
John L. Thompson
General Assembly
Ambulance Service Pioneers and EMT Memory in Maryland
Veterans recall EMS work in the 1930s to 1950s, from barracks and roadside calls to ambulance vans. Troopers trained in first aid, aided by Hearses and funeral homes like Bittle and United Fire Co, with Dr Marrone described as father of the ambulance service for the Frederick area.
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Mr. McAfee
Bill Newcomer
Mick Mastrino
Myeraville
Wolfsville
Bittle
Myersville
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Port
Tae Insters
Hood Saeceme
James Marrone
Funeral Home
Maryland
Bridal shop closed after fire blasts 22 years in business
Mrs. Coblentz, owner of a bridal shop for 22 years, closed the store after a fire. She referred customers to other agencies while she contemplates the shop’s future after speaking with insurers and owners. Firefighters from United, Independent, Junior, Citizens and Fort Detrick attended. the cause remains disputed, with the owner disputing the fire marshal’s assessment and noting the steam unit was off Friday afternoon.
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United
Independent
Junior, Citizens
Fort Detrick
Colorfest Highlights At Martinsburg Event Standout Gristmill
Skip Zimmerman of Skip's Grist Mill in Martinsburg West Virginia demonstrated an Iris 1889 portable gristmill powered by a 1928 steam engine producing buckwheat whole wheat and corn meal. Vendors sold raffia angels two foot tall on wreaths of evergreen lights while others offered children teepees painted with authentic designs. Colorfest president Beverly Zienda noted 360 craft booths with ten more than last year and announced forthcoming marriage plans for Tilman and Miss Vinton.
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Skip Zimmerman
Skip
Martinsburg
W. Va
Mc Zimmerman
Ken Tishman
Linda Wiston
Wilmington
Dell
Cralls
She Sai
Five 10 year old arson suspects linked to motive
Fire at a 14 building complex, 306 apartments, called two alarm and required six companies. Residents displaced with help from management. One resident injured by leaping from a second floor balcony. Firefighters rescued a golden retriever. No sprinkler system existed, building built before 1990 law.
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Reed
Taylor
Museum Polite Rebuff Ends Schacknow Gift Offer
In Plantation Florida AP reports artist and benefactor Schacknow who wished to donate money and art to Coral Springs’ Schacknow Museum of Fine Art now faces a rebuff as the city returns his 1.5 million gift after two years of disputes over management and amenities ending the partnership.
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Coral Springs
Schacknow Museum of Fine Art
Schacknow
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Photo Couresy
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Charley
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Evergreen Square
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