Link sought in series of Arts Center fires
Investigators probe a possible link among fires at the Delaplaine Visual Arts Center after an early morning blaze at its temporary East Patrick Street location. Firefighters contained the 112 E Patrick St fire in 10 minutes. damage was about $6,000, with two paintings damaged at $1,000 each. No injuries reported.
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Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
East Patrick Street
Bob Thomas
Art Center
E. Patrick St
Arts Center
Thomas
E. Patrick Street
Mountain City
Meredith Springer
Frederick
Chris Long
Police halt cocaine ring in Frederick reverse sting Operation Roundup VI
Undercover officers posing as dealers conducted a reverse sting on West Seventh Street near Klineharts Alley arresting at least 22 people including a 16 year old buyer remanded to Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center until Monday. Vehicles and cash were seized as authorities described the operation as a persistent local drug market.
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Frederick
Alfred D. Noyes
City installs No Parking signs to curb drug dealing in public housing
Frederick city officials erected No Parking Stopping or Standing signs at Klineharts Alley in John Hanson and Taney Apartments to deter drug activity. The housing authority plans parking stickers by Dec 1, with restricted guest parking and targeted enforcement, while exploring drug free zones and broader security upgrades.
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John Hanson
Taney Apartments
West Third
West Seventh Streets
Housing Authority
Smith
Cohfort 9 Tavern
Maj
Richard J. Ashton
Frederick City
Chris Aehton
Taney
Gaithersburg Candidate Faces Byron In 6th District Race
Gaithersburg resident Christopher Fiotes challenges 12 year incumbent Beverly Byron for the 6th District seat. Fiotes touts opposition to special interest money while Byron emphasizes her solid Congress record and accessibility. Fiotes funds his bid largely from family sources and campaigns across Frederick County, visiting fairs and door to door seeking votes.
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Gaithersburg
Christopher Fiores, Jr
Beverly Byron
Fiotes
Frederick County
House Passes Nearly 250 Billion Deficit Reduction Bill
The House approved a deficit reduction package worth about 250 billion dollars despite Republican opposition. It passed 228 to 200 with 181 Democrats and 47 Republicans supporting. Leaders hailed it as reducing debt for future generations while critics warned of higher taxes and rushed consideration.
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Washington
Bush
House
Senate
Leon Panetta
D-Calif
House Budget Committee
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Ill
Craig James
R-Fia
Robert Michel
Schrodel farm sale clears way for landfill expansion
William and Kathleen Schrodel agreed to sell their Reichs Ford Road dairy farm to Frederick County for 2.2 million in cash plus options worth 2 million. The out of court settlement covers 177 acres for 2,212,500 with development rights transferred, enabling eight more residential sites on the 40 acre portion. The six year dispute began in 1984 over replacing the Reichs Ford Road landfill, which is now to be expanded.
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William
Kathleen Schrodel
Reich
Ford Road
Frederick County
Schroders
Schrodels
Commissioners approve land deal amid farming rights dispute
Frederick County Commissioners back a settlement with William and Kathleen Schroder to expand Reich's Ford Road landfill on their farm. The Schroders oppose the deal though, saying they will fight it. The agreement preserves farming use and grants right of first refusal if the land is not used for landfill. A pledge letter from 10 candidate hopefuls signals intent to pursue related actions.
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Frederick County
William
Kathleen Schroder
J Anita
Schrodels
Reich
Ford Road
Schrodel
Schroders
Sterling Bollinger
Clocks Set Back One Hour as Daylight Saving Ends
Washington AP reports the nation will switch from Daylight Saving to Standard Time tonight at 2 a.m. local time. Clocks fall back one hour, bringing earlier darkness but brighter mornings. Daylight Saving resumes on the first Sunday in April.
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Washington
Bollinger tops fund-raiser in Frederick County race
Incumbent Sterling E. Bollinger Sr. holds the largest campaign fund for Frederick County Commissioner, with $22,865 raised by rival Democrat Ronald Sundergill at $22,552. Bollinger has spent $22,442 on advertising and materials, and he defends financing the bid as necessary to win back the office.
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