Population boom in Frederick County outpaces state growth
Between 1970 and 1980 Frederick County population rose by over 24 percent per census estimates. The Frederik County side of Mount Ary shows 189 percent growth, while towns like Frederick City up 35 percent and Thurmont up 185 percent reflect rapid expansion. Some towns such as Rosemont declined 65 percent, and housing units built reach 13,000 to 15,500 in the decade.
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County tackles sewer connections amid town resistance
County officials, led by Commissioner Sterling Bollinger and Health Department supervisor Thomas Mohler, debate options if a town refuses sewer hookups. County Administrator Mark Hoke cites public health hazards and opposes adding many small treatment plants, urging action beyond simply enforcing zoning.
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Middletown council debates county development plans and annexation
Valley Land investors Bob Waite and Ernest Ausherman claim permits allow four residences in the county with 9 lots minimum. They state county development avoids town involvement, while town standards require wider streets curb drainage and a 1500 per unit impact fee. Annexation prospects hinge on property abutting town boundaries amid state enclave rules.
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Duchess of York to have second child in March
London AP reports the Duchess of York, formerly Sarah Ferguson, is expecting another baby in March. Buckingham Palace announced the couple, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew, are pleased with the news. The child would be Elizabeth II’s sixth grandchild and Andrew’s second son.
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Two Montgomery County men charged with selling crack
Two Montgomery County men tied to crack sales faced new charges after a Frederick crackdown. Gerald D Ford, 30, of Germantown, and Anthony A Ward, 21, of Gaithersburg, were arrested near John Hanson Apartments on Monday. Ford faced distribution and possession counts with intent to distribute. Ward faced similar charges. Ford posted 95,000 bond, Ward 75,000, at Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
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Emmitsburg delays annexation awaiting new industrial zoning
Emmitsburg town council delayed the annexation of land southeast of town until a new industrial zoning district is created. The parcel bordered by US 15, Md 140, Harney and Welty roads could attract industries once the ordinance is adopted at the October 2 meeting after two public hearings on Oct 1.
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Population Estimates Highlight Building Permit Trends
Suutee County and Mount Ary area reports indicate population decline tied to sparse building activity. Frederick County portion shows limited issuance of permits and shrinking household populations, signaling migration and housing demand shifts.
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