Dennis stalls off N C coast
Tropical Storm Dennis lingered off the North Carolina coast delaying relief for about 5 000 residents. 60 mph winds and 14 foot waves battered barrier islands as National Guard convoys struggled to deliver meals to Hatteras Island and Buxton. President Clinton designated Hatteras a disaster area and later convoys reached Buxton with more on the way.
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Common Market boards rejects downtown Frederick move
The Common Market board votes against relocating the natural health food store to downtown Frederick. The decision cancels an agreement with Den nch Associates and prompts a Wednesday strategic planning meeting to map next steps. City and media notification is planned as leaders cite insufficient support and readiness.
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William Leichert
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Tesoro Food Market
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Leichert
State reports $320M surplus
Maryland closes FY1999 with a $320 million surplus as revenues rise on a strong economy. Gov Glendening prioritizes cash payments for school construction to save interest, while Republicans press for tax cuts and other one time investments to boost education and the economy. Delegates weigh roadwork and tax measures against education funding.
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Glendeniny
Prederich County
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Ferimson
Dalian
Vir Ferguson
Maryland relaxes some drought rules end of mandatory conservation
Governor Glendenning announced Maryland will end the four week old mandatory drought restrictions including lawn watering car washing and pool fillings while urging continued aggressive voluntary conservation. He noted improved water levels and urged residents to maintain conservation efforts despite lifting most prohibitions.
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HIV-positive man gets 25 years for child assault
Frederick County jurors sentenced 41-year-old Lloyd E Biggus to 25 years in prison for the latest assault on a 9-year-old girl, the third conviction in years. State’s Attorney Scott Rolle called for the maximum sentence, noting Biggus’s HIV status and prior crimes. The judge denied a request for leniency, praising the victim as brave while urging Biggus to remain off the streets forever.
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Frederick County
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Rolle
Bigeus
Edward Dyger Jr
Tons Manns
Leneney
Dwyer
Vic Rolle
Frederick
Edward Kornackaid
People With Aids
Maryland teen admits murder in Tel Aviv plea deal
Samuel Sheinbein, 19, confessed in an Israeli court to strangling Alfredo Tello Jr. in 1997 as part of a plea bargain that caps his sentence at about 24 years in Israel. He fled to Israel after Tello's burned, dismembered body was found in Montgomery County, straining US-Israeli extradition tensions. The deal limits potential punishment and spurs US anger over leniency and citizenship claims.
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Israel
Maryland
Samuel Sheinbein
Alfredo Tello, Jr
Montgomery County
Sheinbein
Tello
United States
Art Goren
Tello Sheinbein
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Goren
Shembein
Thurmont to ask county for rescue tax district
Thurmont officials seek Frederick County Commissioners approval to create a rescue tax district funding career emergency personnel. Chief Terry Shook Assistant Chief Jim Hamerk and President Greg Woelfel presented to the Thurmont Board asking for support. The average Thurmont resident could face about $40 more annually. The district would be established with a set rate per $100 of assessed value.
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