Local man recalls California quake longest 15 seconds
Larry Shadwell of Frederick described his earthquake experience in Cupertino during a business trip. He crouched under a conference table as the building flexed, lights failed and objects moved, calling the moment terrifying and noting it lasted about 15 seconds. Buildings swayed during aftershocks, traffic lights remained out, and he eventually returned home after travel delays.
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Larry Shadwell
Frederick
Cupertino
Cal
San Francisco
San Jose
Silicon Valley
Shadwell
California
Earthquake toll rises as crews probe debris in Bay Area
Workers dug more than a dozen bodies from under freeway concrete as scientists pinpointed the epicenter beneath a Mountain creek. By nightfall, the search for victims paused while crews planned to shore the damaged roadway. Damage estimates exceeded 5.5 billion across a 75 mile region. Oakland City Hall was unusable, 28 buildings closed at Stanford, and 54 bodies recovered with many still missing. About 2,000 injured amid forecast rain and cold.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Stanford University
Palo Alto
Old Annapolis Road bridge opens after decade wait
Friday ceremony marks completion of a 387 foot long bridge over Linganore Creek replacing the unsafe span of 10 years ago. Farmers like Gary Moxley drive equipment across to celebrate the $2.5 million project financed mostly by federal rural highway funds.
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Gary Moxley
Linganore Creek
Annapolis Road
Frederick County
Bob Simon
Frederick County Public Works Department
Mark Crommett
Mary Williams
Board of
Frederick County Commissioners
Maj
Howard Whims
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Henry Laughlin
Page
Linganore County Bridge
Old Annapolis Road
Commuters face expanded rail and road work in Frederick County
Frederick County officials briefed on road and rail projects with Maryland Rail Com muter Service expanding over five years. Richard Keen cited ridership from West Virginia and Montgomery County boosting Brunswick and Point of Rocks services with station renovations by September 1990. Projects include I 70 upgrades, U S 15 resurfacing, Md 26 widening, a Detour bridge replacement, Woodsboro bypass, and potential southern Middletown bypass with a possible 1 70 interchange, all funded on multi year schedules.
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Frederick County
Wassingiuh
Richard Keen
Maryland
Brunswick
Point of Rocks
West Virginia
Montgomery County
Keen
Brunswick Station
Mr. Keen
Mt. Phillip Road
MD. 144
U.S. 15
U.S. 40
MD. 26
Detour
Woodsboro
MD. 194
MD. 12
Hayward Road
Hal Kassoff
Middle Creek
MD. 17
Wolfsville Road
Libertytown
Maryland Midland Railroad
MD. 77
Graceham
Walkersville
Kassoff
Four cars and bus crash near Linganore High School
A school bus was struck near Linganore High School on Old Annapolis Road, involving four cars in a chain reaction after 17 year old Elizabeth Sipe crossed the center line. Eight elementary children on board were uninjured. one teenager, Audrey Lynn East, was treated and released from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Sipe, of New Windsor, was charged with failure to control speed to avoid an accident. A separate 10:30 p.m. incident nearby involved another 17 year old.
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Linganore High School
Frederick County
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Old Annapolis Road
Singapore High School
Polite
Elizabeth Sipe
New Windsor
Old Annapolis
Snipe
Audrey Lynn East
Mt. Airy
Mount St. Mary’s students aid hurricane victims on fall break
A group of 28 Mount St. Mary’s University students traveled the 12 hours from Emmitsburg to Sullivan’s Island, near Charleston, to assist hurricane survivors. They arrived by Sunday night to a dark, damaged area with no power and restricted access, delivering sleeping bags and energy while helping distribute aid and comfort during their fall break.
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Emmitsburg
San Francisco
Charleston
D.C
Mount St. Mary’s
Sullivan's Island
Thomas Mallelly
Father Mullelly
Mount
Sullivan’s Island
Middletown Student Paul Condon Dies After Run
Paul Douglas Condon a 15 year old Middletown High sophomore died early Friday at Washington County Hospital after being hit by a car Thursday afternoon on U S 40 A. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Condon of Middletown. Coach Rusty Moore said Condon had a brain disorder and that running was his motivation.
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Middletown
Paul Douglas Condon
Middletown High School
Washington County Hospital
Frederick County
Paul
Rusty Moore
Mr. Moore
Mr. Condon
Frederick County Officials Clash Over Drug Fight Measures
Frederick County commissioners defend tougher drug penalties while delegates urge treatment focus. At a Holiday Inn breakfast, officials discussed mandatory sentences, license suspensions, and juvenile treatment. Public hearing on the legislative package set for December 9 at Winchester Hall.
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Frederick County
Thomas Hattery
District 4A
County Commission
Holiday Inn
Frederick
General Assembly
Winchester Hall
E. Church St
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