United Way kicks off $1.4M campaign drive
Frederick County United Way launched its annual drive with a kickoff breakfast ending last year's success of 1.3 million for 22 agencies. This year's goal is 1.4 million, aided by an improving economy and outreach to commuters. Ramona Remsberg chaired last year and urged continued community support.
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Ramona Remsberg
United Way
A. Michael Menzies
Judge voids Eyler rubble fill bid denial
A Frederick County Circuit Court judge voided the denial of Libertytown resident C John Eyler’s plan to rezone land for a private rubble fill on 203 acres near Md 26 and Artie Kemp Road. The ruling finds the denial invalid for improper advance public notice of a law change, while officials say they will appeal.
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Frederick County
Libertytown
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
C. John Eyler
Dwyer
Eyler
MD. 26
Artie Kemp Road
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Ralph Gordon
Hatchery accused in fish kill near Lewistown Maryland
The Maryland Department of the Environment alleges Hunting Creek Fisheries Inc used rotenone illegally to kill sunfish in a 1.25 mile stretch of Fishing Creek near Fish Hatchery Road. About 16 ounces were used as authorities consider civil or criminal penalties and await the company's response.
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Lewistown
Fishing Creek
Maryland Department of the Environment
Hunting Creek Fisheries Inc
Hunting Creek
Fish Hatchery Road
MDE
Sandra Palmer
Palmer
Frederick County OKs $29 million CIP budget for 1996
The Frederick County Board of Education approved 23 million dollars for capital improvements for fiscal year 1996 to address enrollment growth in elementary and high schools. The plan funds 21 million for new schools or additions, with total long term spending of 158 million through 2001, including 11 new schools and nine additions. Local government would provide about 20.7 million and the state the rest, with Orchard Grove Elementary School as the largest 8.9 million item. Urbana High School and Middletown High School additions are among other major 1996 projects. Rod Barnes noted expected enrollment growth of 7,000 to 11,000 students over the next decade.
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Frederick County
Con
Orchard Grove
Ballenger Creek
Walkersville Middle School
Urbana High School
Middletown High School
Ray Barnes
Gadra
US Air jet crashes near Pittsburgh killing 132 aboard
A USAir Boeing 737-300 plunged into a ravine near Pittsburgh killing all 132 on board. Witnesses described a straight descent with a muffled boom and a bright flame as a black smoke cloud rose over the crash site. The disaster marked the deadliest crash in US aviation at the time.
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Pittsburgh
Aliquippa
Pentagon ready to ship seven for Haiti invasion plans
The Pentagon announced seven supply ships would be ready within days to support a possible Haiti invasion. Located at five eastern and southern ports, the units could sail in four days carrying gear from the U S Army and Marine Corps arsenal. Defense spokesman Col Doug Kennett said preparations are ongoing and operations would proceed to restore democracy if ordered by the president.
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Pentagon
Haiti
U.S. Army and
Marine Corps
Defense Department
Doug Kennett
Col. Kennett
Kennett
Transitional Center shows residents a taste of real life
A Friday scene at the Frederick Transitional Shelter for Homeless Families depicts residents like Cherry balancing mock bills with her four month old twins as they learn budgeting and life skills. Since the shelter opened near the Frederick Community Center in April, several families have moved into permanent housing and pursued goals such as driving and college study. Cherry and her daughters recently moved to Windsor Garden Apartment and she aims for a driver’s license and Frederick Community College, saying the shelter helped restore her confidence and spirit.
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Frederick
Cherry
Frederick Community Center
South Market Street
Michael Spurrier
Windsor Garden Apartment
Frederick Community College
New GOP Central Committee to see new leadership in Frederick County
Frederick County Republicans head to a reshaped central committee as top seven vote getters determine a brand new board. Incumbents Howard Whims and Merkle Duvall retire, while Paul Stull and others seek posts as delegates or local offices, reflecting the panel’s grassroots role and impact on voter registration.
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Frederick County
Republican Central Committee
Howard Whims
Merkle Duvall
Central Committee
Paul Stull
Stull
David Brinkley
Louise Snodgrass
Melvin Castle
Scott Rolle
Joyce Terhes
GOP
Central committee races draw record field in Frederick area
Frederick area Republicans weigh registration gains as 17 candidates seek seven central committee seats. Kenneth Anderer Cleopatra Campbell Anderson Robert Bianchi Karl Bickel Daniel Carroll William Castle and Cecil Conner are among the contenders from Frederick Monrovia Walkersville Mount Airy. Party plans open houses meet the candidates and booth activity at the Great Frederick Fair.
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Stull
Great Frederick Fair
Central Committee
Frederick
Middletown
Kenneth J Anderer
Cleopatra Campbell Anderson
Frederck
Robert R Bianchi
Karl W. Bickel
Monrovia
Daniel C. Carroll
Walkersville
William M Castle
Cecil E Conner
Mount Airy
Inside The Frederick News Post recycled paper note
The Frederick News Post prints portions on 40 percent recycled paper. The notice notes environmental recycling practices and mentions the newspaper at the start of a daily feature.
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Frederick News Post
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