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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1997
Page
2
A striker at Rotorex on Retreat Road was charged Thursday by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office with impeding traffic and throwing an item at a moving vehicle. Deputy Ken Olander said the man, unnamed, faced a $30 fine for the traffic charge and was released at patrol headquarters after cooperation.
Governor Glendening pledged spring 1998 start for a Frederick to Point of Rocks commuter rail with three morning trains on MARC track owned by CSX, to ease I-270 backups. The ceremony featured a ribbon cut and a 1952 Chevrolet ride with county official Bruce Reeder, plus opening ramps from I-70 to U S 340 and U S 15 northbound.
Two Baltimore residents, Kelly Lynn Taylor and Eric J. Seidl, were arrested early Thursday on heroin possession charges in the Fountaindale South area. Deputies found a loaded syringe, a small bottle, two vials of heroin, six syringes, and paraphernalia in their 1997 Hyundai Elantra. They are jailed at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center in lieu of 7500 bail.
Thirty seven marijuana plants with a street value around fifty five thousand dollars were seized from Little Seneca Stream Valley by Montgomery County Park Police on Thursday at 2 p.m. Plants were found along the stream in three locations as part of the Maryland State Police Marijuana Eradication Task Force. The season total exceeds one hundred thousand dollars in street value. The program, involving the Maryland Air National Guard and local agencies, reports 100 to 150 plants seized yearly on park land under forfeiture laws. Call 301 949 3010 with information.
A Baltimore man, Anthony Lamont Johnson 26, was arrested after a traffic stop near the I 70 Md 85 overpass. He faces charges of crack cocaine possession paraphernalia failure to display a license plate and intent to distribute and is jailed on 75000 bail. A second arrest involved Darnell R Snow 18 of Elmwood Terrace Apartments on marijuana possession and license tag offenses after a Key Parkway stop. He was released on own recognizance.
A two vehicle crash Thursday at 8:42 am in the 5600 block of Urbana Pike in front of the Lowe's. Allen Barnes 58 of Frederick was flown to Shock Trauma Center but later discharged, while Mark Edward Martin 26 of Keedysville was treated and released from Frederick Memorial Hospital. Martin, left turning left into Md 355, allegedly failed to yield. Barnes may have been unbelted. investigation ongoing.
Frederick County tonight is clear with lows near 50 and light winds. Saturday will be mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the lower 80s and southwest winds around 10 mph. State forecast shows a similar pattern with mild nights and weekend highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s and increasing sun. Extended outlook calls for variable clouds on Sunday with a chance of a shower and highs from 75 to 85, then a mix of sun and clouds into Monday and Tuesday with comfortable temperatures.
The CDC predicts a less deadly flu season with Type B viruses likely to predominate over Type A. Illness remains severe and yearly deaths run about 20,000, though Type A can reach 40,000. Wide spread in 38 states by December. vaccines urged for elderly and immunocompromised.
A sequence of fire and alarm incidents unfolds across Middletown Boonsboro Braddock Heights and Jefferson from 10 25 a m to 2 18 p m. Fire at 5250 Regal Court is followed by automatic alarms at Citizens United Lawes Fort Detrick Korean Baptist Church and a building fire reported by United and Citizens with Junior Independent handling the scene.
Planners aim to protect at least 85000 acres by prioritizing prime soil areas from Thurmont through Frederick to Point of Rocks with easements. The plan guides Maryland Environment conservation policy, marks 100 year flood plains, and preserves streams. Public hearings at Winchester Halls Oct 9 and 15 at 7 pm, with A sessions Sept 16 at Mount St Marys College Sept 24 at Middletown High School and Sept 30 at New Market Middle School. All 7 pm.
A weather summary notes a cold front moving toward the Rockies bringing unsettled conditions and scattered rain across the West. Isolated storms stretch from the Midwest into New England, with Florida and Michigan in the eastern half facing possible severe weather. Erika tropical storm warnings cover Leeward Islands as its path nears.
Networks outline 24 hour schedule of Diana, Princess of Wales funeral coverage across ABC CBS NBC Fox CNN Fox News MSNBC C-SPAN E! with prelude anchors, live reports by top anchors and rebroadcasts. Notable events include a royal tribute special and multiple rebroadcast windows across time zones.
Israel will halt the transfer of West Bank land and target Islamic militants without PA coordination after a triple death bomb attack in Jerusalem. Prime Minister Netanyahu blamed Yasser Arafat for not crushing Hamas as Israeli troops raid West Bank areas and clash with militants amid stalled peace efforts with the United States seeking a regional restart.
A section of Third of February Stadium collapsed during a Colorado Party rally in Ciudad del Este, killing 33 and injuring over 100. Police reported 1 officer dead, 13 wounded. several children among the dead. Authorities fear more victims as the roof is lifted. President MosYosa sent air force planes to move injured to Asuncion. elections in Alto Parana postponed.
Prince Charles and sons William and Harry walked with mourners outside Kensington Palace amid crowd cheers and bouquets. Queen Elizabeth II broadcast from Buckingham Palace to address the nation as Diana’s funeral looms. Earl Spencer announces Diana will be buried on Althorp Park island to avoid a shrine site.
Buddhist nuns from the Hsi Lai Temple told Senate investigators that temple leaders reimbursed donors after a 1996 luncheon attended by Vice President Al Gore and that records including donor lists and contact details were destroyed or altered to avoid embarrassment. They testified under immunity as the hearing examined campaign fundraising abuses linked to Gore and the 1996 White House event.
The Social Security Administration softened its online service plan after criticism of exposing personal earnings and benefits data on the Internet. Acting Commissioner John Callahan said a modest secure version will roll out by year end, offering online benefit estimates while sensitive earnings histories remain mailed. Senator Grassley praised the shift toward privacy-respecting government online access.
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