28 Oct 1998
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1998
Page
1
Frederick County posted fiscal 1998 revenue of 204.4 million, beating projections by about 12 million driven by income tax. Comptroller Doug Browning cautioned the gain was one time, with 1999 budget built on modest expectations and a smaller surplus to carry forward.
Police responded to a city apartment after a man attacked a woman with a claw hammer, leaving her critically injured. The assault followed a denied protective order against the husband, who was arrested minutes later and charged. Experts warn domestic violence spans all communities.
Frederick police urge residents to report disturbances to prevent violence. Lt. Kelly Russell of the Domestic Violence Task Force says do not intervene. identify yourself if you call, but you can remain anonymous. If in doubt, treat it as an emergency to halt potential escalation and protect others nearby.
Frederick County commissioners postponed votes on several items in their 1999 legislative wish list amid an election. They may pull or reroute measures like transfer tax authority and funding for community development authorities. Delegates urged statewide approaches, including stricter gun sale reporting and a criminal justice tech fund. Continuous coverage continued on Page A-1e.
In District 4 the race pits Republican Timothy Ferguson against Democrat George Littrell. Ferguson, a former political outsider, previously attacked Littrell's House votes and won an upset when outspent. This cycle Ferguson leads in funding as Littrell attacks.
The contest features Littrell accusing Ferguson of media theatrics while Ferguson touts his record and budget choices. Ferguson defends scholarship funding as nonpolitical and disputes low inflation estimates, arguing inflation runs higher per his view.
Cliff Lapkoff, new owner of Frederick Sunoco on the Golden Mile, relocated his gas station and auto repair from Washington DC to Frederick calling it a safer, friendlier place. He notes quick licensing, strong community welcome, and plans to move his home here next spring while continuing door to door vehicle service for customers.
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