Holiday traffic study eyed for Key Mall area
Sheriff deputies and officials meet with area retailers to ease holiday gridlock around Francis Scott Key Mall. A proposed one way Holiday Drive route, traffic light requests at Md 355 and Lowe’s Lane, and broader road system planning aim to shorten commutes and reduce congestion during peak shopping periods.
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Fsk Mall
Point A
Tom Wein
Riverview
FSK
Spectrum Drive
MD. 85
New Horizon Way
Lowe's
MD. 355
Sgt
Weinbrenner
Golden Corral
Lowe's Lane
Kevin Evans
Crown America
Evans
Tech Park
Neil Spiller
Fec
Frederick County Eyes Water and Sewer Rate Rise Study
Frederick County launches a 75000 contract study led by Brien and Gere of Landover to review water and sewer systems and potential rate increases. Preliminary results expected by February 1 with aim to align fees to fund enterprise operations and future upgrades. Officials warn against funding new facilities from the fund and suggest reserves for repairs. Mental Health plan also presented.
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Frederick County
Brien and
Gere
Landover
John L. Thompson Jr
Enterprise Fund
Bs Water and Sewer
Enterprise Funds
Michael Marschner
Bureau of Water and Sewer
Thompson
Mental Health Management Agency of
Commissioners
Walkersville to switch back to its water supply soon
Walkersville plans to resume using its own water within about two weeks, reducing reliance on Frederick city supply. After a June dynamite explosion ruptured a sewer line, the town has used a temporary pipeline. Repairs include new filters, monitors, and an alarm-connected computer system to detect bacteria.
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Frederick City
Beth Pasierle
Pasierl
Glade Road
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sparks
Rk&k
Baltimore
Ms Passerl
Ms. Pasierl
Frederick
Ms. Passerb
Car flips on I-70 injures two during eastbound crash
A high speed maneuver on I-70 caused a Pontiac Grand Prix to strike two other vehicles and overturn. The crash closed the eastbound lane between South and East Patrick streets for over an hour, creating lengthy backups. Driver David Mauck and passenger Randy Walker were ejected. Mauck released after treatment, Walker remained in critical condition at Shock Trauma. Van driver Robert Dietz and Oldsmobile occupants were treated and released. Mauck cited for negligent crying.
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Maryland
David Mauck
Frostburg
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Randy Walker
Cumberland
R Adams Cawley
Ter
Baltimore
Mauck
Mr. Walker
Robert Dietz
Mount Wolf
Washington County Hospital
Mr. Mauck
Clinton Proposal Aims to Shield Electronic Medical Records
President Clinton unveiled regulations to curb access to electronic medical records by employers marketers and others urging Congress to pass broad privacy protections. The plan would cover electronic records and health plans and would restrict use and disclosure of private health information.
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Washington
Clinton
Congress
Oval Office
George Orwell
Christopher Dodd
Conn
Grief-stricken couple mourn stillborn baby tragedy
Daniel and Linda Biskupiak endured the loss of their unborn daughter last November. They accuse Frederick Memorial Hospital staff of cremating the baby without signed consent and disposing of the ashes, denying them closure. FMH officials offered condolences but avoided public comment due to potential litigation. The couple, who recently relocated to Frederick for their children’s schooling, recall months of tests and uncertainty before learning the child would be stillborn. Continued on Page A-20.
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Linda Biskupiak
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mrs Biskupiak
Biskupiaks
Fredenek Im 17
Maryland School For the
Biskupiak
Gallaudet University
Washington
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore
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