Frederick County two-homes projects stall on water sewer and road approvals
Frederick County Planning Commission failed to advance two linked developments near Md 75 and Ed McClain Road for 229 homes as votes tied on conditional APFO and 30 day delay. Residents pressed for road and water access priorities, including interim plant timing and Windsor Knolls Middle School funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD. 75
Ed McClain
Frederick County Planning Commission
Wilcom
Frederick Properties
Commission
Martha Rice
APF
Ms. Rice
New Windsor Knolls Middle School
Rand Weinberg
Weinberg
Maryland OTB decision delayed amid cross-breed debate
The Maryland Racing Commission again postponed a decision on Ballys Maryland proposed off track betting in Hagerstown after the attorney general urged caution on cross-breed simulcasting. Meanwhile Charles Town Races opened 224 video gaming machines at its West Virginia track, with 400 planned by Sept 22, potentially affecting Maryland racing. Ballys aims for an 800 seat OTB site near North Village Shopping Center, employing about 100 with 45 full time. industry figures fear incentives for thoroughbred races and broader slot ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Racing Commission
Hagerstown
Charles Town Races
West Virginia
Bally's Maryland Inc
Ocean Downs
Worcester County
North Village
U.S. 11
Joe de Francis
Pimlico and
Laurel
OTB
Bally’s
Bally
J. Joseph Curran Jr
General Assembly
Racing Commission
Curran
Commission
E. William Furey
Furey
Dennis McCoy
Bally's
McCay
Carmen Shepard
John Poole
Cracked Claw
Urbana
Charles Town
Former Braddock Water owner denied new hookups
Frederick County and the Maryland Department of the Environment denied water connections to six Braddock Heights lots owned by Braddock Water's former manager David Yinger due to safety concerns. The Public Service Commission ruled the system fragile and unfit for expansion, urging public operation, while a judge refused to force linking the Old Swimming Pool Road lots to the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock Heights
Frederick County
Maryland Department of the Environment
David Yinger
Braddock Water Co
Yinger
Public Service Commission
PSC
Braddock Water
Commission
MDE
Frederick County Circuit Court
Braddock
John H. Tisdale
Swimming Pool Road
Judge Tisdale
Braddock Heights Estates Inc
County
Wendy Kearney
Braddock Inn
Braddock Fire Hall
Kearney
Rain Forecast Deepens as Maryland Sees Heavy Rain
More rain is forecast with showers today and Friday as the National Weather Service warns of possible heavy thunderstorms. Temperatures reach mid 70s with south winds 10 to 15 mph, tonight cloudy with scattered showers, weekend clearing and highs in the low 80s. Maryland corn crops remain in very poor condition, 46 percent very poor, 19 percent poor, 20 percent fair, 13 percent good, 2 percent excellent. 3.4 inches fell in Frederick in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Post
National Weather Service
Sound Source
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Frederick
M. Bruce West
Maryland
Union wo rk ers weigh choice on city representation
Union officials and city leaders spar over recognition of MCGEO for employees. Kevin Grubb of the police union argues the board resists employee representation while the mayor cites past FOP negotiations as smoother. Alderman Sally Murphy worries workers may be poorly informed and intimidated into voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Grubb
Grubb
Order of Police
McGeo
Sally Murphy
Mars Global Surveyor preps for orbit around Mars
In Pasadena California AP reports the Mars Global Surveyor nears Mars as ground teams ready a 22 minute engine burn at 6 31 pm to slow the craft to about 9000 mph and place it in an elliptical orbit. The mission will map global Mars data including atmosphere surface composition and interior evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
Mars Global Surveyor
Mars
Town May Sue Developer Over Royal Oak Drive Issues
New Market officials consider legal action against a developer for road defects on Royal Oak Drive. Lawrence Romanell cites missing paperwork and bonds. council weighs enforcement steps and potential county liability. A separate zoning notice plan targets unlicensed vehicles with courtesy letters and possible fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Market
Lawrence Romanell
Royal Oak Drive
Romanell
Rick Fleshman
Fleshman
Frank Shaw
Missing boy found after search in Frederick
Frederick Police responded to a missing child at 1105 Key Parkway around 7 p.m. on Wednesday. The four year old had been missing about 45 minutes before officers, with help from the patrol division, tactical unit, community services, K-9, Maryland State Police bloodhound unit and the state police helicopter, found him about an hour and a half later at nearby apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Key Parkway
Community Services
Maryland State Police
State Police
Obituaries of McKinney Stambaugh Clardy and Hansen passings
Obituary notices honor Katherine F. Kitty McKinney 78 of Thurmont who died Sept 9 at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital in Cape May Court House N J. Also recalled are Theodore Roosevelt Bill Stambaugh 90 of Union Bridge who died Sept 10 and John Franklin Clardy 82 Arlington attorney who died Sept 7. Also Anne Amanda Hansen 76 of Frederick Crestwood Village who died Sept 10. Surviving family members, service times, and burial plans listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine F. “Kitty” McKinney
Putman Road
Thurmont
Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital
Cape May Court House
N.J
Walter Norris McKinney
Woodsboro
Samuel Raymond
Cathy Margaret Firovel Fox
Union Manufacturing Co
Liberty United Methodist Church
Lewistown
Stacey Wachter
Baltimore
Sarah Suskind
McKinney
Mildred McLaughlin
Wildwood
Fardney Fox
Benjamin Fox
Louise Dorsey
Keeney and Basford Funeral Home
E. Church St
Frederick
Etchison Memorial
Theodore Roosevelt
Bill” Stambaugh
Bunker Hill Road
Union Bridge
Frederick County
Joseph
Anna Willhide Stambaugh
Mary Lamar Stambaugh
Stambaugh
Beaver Dam
Church of the Brethren
Western Maryland Dairy
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Helen E. Martin
J. Roger Stambaugh
C. Richard Stambaugh
Glenn M. Stambaugh
Near Uniontown
Macie Creager
Ellen Wallis
Orrilla Baker
Anna Spurrier
W. Edward Stambaugh
Elmer Stambaugh
Hartzler
Stan Diehl
John Franklin Clardy
Veterans Administration
Arlington Hospital
Virginia
Hilda Clardy
Washington, D.C
Clardy
Western High School
National University
George Washington University School of Law
Arlington
Marine Corps
U.S. Coast Guard
Coast Guard Reserve
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Arlington Volunteer Fire Department
Veterans Administration Alumni Club
George Washington Law Alumni Association
U.S. Coast Chief Petty Officers Association
Meals On Wheels, Fish and the American Legion
Betty Jane Saunders
Springfield
Cynthia Fischer
Waynesboro
Warren Clardy
New Market
Roddy Braun
Arlington National Cemetery
Anne Amanda Hansen
Crestwood Village
Frederick Health Care Center
Leif Henry Hansen
Michael Anders Westergaard
Stauffer Funeral Home
Sandra Costick
Marvin Tonks
Earl Jamison
John Costick
Kodoish
Keys of Enoch Study Group
Burgess Meredith Dies at 89 in Malibu Home
Actor Burgess Meredith famed for Penguin in Batman and trainer in Rocky died at 89 in Malibu after battling melanoma and Alzheimer's disease. He died with family present as tributes praised his irascible charm and enduring craft across film and television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Rocky
Burgess Meredith
Sylvester Stallone
Meredith
Malibu
Jonathan
America
Memorial funeral notices for Frederick residents listed
Funeral services and arrangements for Pearl L Lamb George Leo Roberts Louis Daniel Shea Carolyn Faye Hurst Jones Taylorsville Walter Martz Road Frederick John Frederick Hazen Michael Westergaard James Yinger and others are noted with dates locations officiants and interment details. Bearers military honors bagpipes and church services are included for several.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Daniel Shea
Mount Dora
Fla
St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
Frederick
Wayne G. Funk
Robert E. Gardner
Edward Lehman
Pete Lagacki
John Weldon
Daniel Shea
Timothy Shea
Robert T. Gardner
Neal Lamb
Matthew Gardner
Robert T. Mitchell
Carolyn Faye Hurst Jones
Walter Martz Road
Stauffer Funeral Home
Louis A. Parks
Victory Baptist Church
Jones
John Bell
Scott Stonesifer
Steve Ayton
Lynn Ayton
Brandon Hurst
Jay Hurst
Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Local News Briefs From Frederick County Pages
Readable items cover park department notices, recreation events, and community calendars. Includes Red Cross blood donation drive details and Frederick City events with dates and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feerck County Parks Department
Red Cross
Frederick
Maryland Job Service Job Training Agency
JTA
Transit
Pape Bedonna
Frederick Arts Council
Jecnifer’s
Jaine Visual Art Center
Fredenck Co
HummeSanety
Travel Monday in Family Section The Hrederich Nets Yost
The travel note outlines a Monday feature in the family section focusing on the Hrederich nets Yost. It highlights a journey, tips for readers, and a brief on the week’s itinerary with practical advice for travelers and families.
Miss America contestant Fox braces for final pageant
Jaime Fox explains nerves at Atlantic City convention hall as she competes in Miss America preliminaries. She notes interview focus on platform Ordinary Miracles and plans to perform Sunset Boulevard. She aims for top 10 with 40 percent of score from interview and 30 percent from talent, awaiting finals on ABC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Maryland
America
National Enquirer
Ms. Fox
ABC
Local Primary Yields No Clear Winners or Turnout Insight
Former mayor Ron Young, door knocking with son Blaine Young, says turnout was extremely low and issues lacked clear choices. He cites unawareness of polling places and general apathy, urging media and candidates to promote voting as a civic duty before the November 4 general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Young
Kirk
Gordon
Mr. Young
Blaine Young
Young
City Employee Collective Bargaining Views Split Among Officials
In a survey of city leaders, Democrats and Republicans expressed varied stances on collective bargaining for city employees. Nash supports legitimate change, while Tregoning backs employee-majority desires, Kuzemchak backs self-determination, Krause urges union choice, Hall sees the union as part of a solution, Lee endorses extending rights, Eimhoff advocates for bargaining access, Higinbotham would defer to employee majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meta Nash
John M. Tregoning
Donna Kuzemchak
Keith E. Krause
William G. Hall
James R. Lee
Alan Eimhoff
Rowena Higinbotham
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Seawright
New Market West
Kevin Dempsky
Matthew Barskat
Bill Bork Jr
Bork
Southern States Cooperative, Inc
Frederick Petroleum Service
Don-Dee Country Inn
Route 40 West
Frecene
Maragement
George Dorsey
Tisdale
Union
Bruce Hamilton
Jim Higgs
South Alley
Home Improvement College
B&l
Frederick Towne Mall
Francis Scott Key Mall
Allegany Optical
Katherine McKinney
Susan E. Boehl
Lewistown United Methodist Church
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Theodore Stambaugh
Mrs
Anne Hansen
Mrs. Pearl Lamb
Pearl L. Lamb
Fredericktowne Baptist Church
Walkersville
Jeffrey Hudson
Myers Funeral Home
Westminster
George Roberts
George Leo Roberts
Rockville
Hilton Funeral Home
Barnesville
Merritt Ediie
Bruce Connelly
Keith Connelly
Ken Edward
Tommy Roberts
Timmy Roberts
J.R. Enfield
Darnestown Presbyterian Cemetery
Darnestown
Mr. Louis Shea
Carolyn Jones
Mr. Thurston Wagner
Thurston W. Wagner
Taylorsville
Barrier-Queen Funeral Home
Winfield
Charles Main
Lisbon Bible Church
Lisbon
Jeff Wagner
Wagne Wagner Jr
Mark Degensperi
Dale Freyman
Ricky Warner
Joe Gartland
John Hazen
John Frederick Hazen
Boyds
Bealisville Road
Mr. Michael
Westergaard
James Yinger
James Christopher Yinger
Woodfield
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Damascus
Raymond Scheck
Jeremy Lee Yinger
Charlie Ray Causey
Richard Sprouse
Matt Agee
Richard Axline
D.W. Ogg
Olin L. Molesworth Funeral Home
Hainirectory
Scotsdale Secundes Business Directory
Uniglobe
MWA
FCC
Hood Aes Westerson Sper Bperan Mota
Hood College
Jenkins Motors
Frederick County Tourism
Frederick Newspost
Travel
Hrederich
Jaime Fox
Haven & Loring
Shookstown
C. Alan Nichols
Grace Trinity Ucc
Spring Ridge
Thurmontan
William Lookingbill
Charies J Wastier
MHIC
Frederick Fair Household Department
Household Department
Charles Contracting
Norman Shriver Jr
VFC
Coppermine Ra
Ben
Potomac Farms Nursery
Frederick Coty
Cresthaven
Pryor's
Pryor Rd
Barnes Cabinet Shop, Inc
Henry
E Park St
Jim
Mr. Bucks
New Design
Guilford Rd
Wal-Mart
Natomia
Holy Mary
Mother of God
Heaven and Earth
Mary
Overlook Fence Co
Jim Johnson
Smokehouse Apples
Flanagan Orchard, Inc
Harry Tyergar
St. Jude
Mazich
Charlie Harbaugh
Goodfield
Bisco
Scenic View
Lehigh Portand Cement Company
Main Street
New Midway
Glade-Link Farms
Bill Brittain
Waverly Drive
Barbara Rice
Royal Carmbean
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