Floyd Lands as Floyd Roars Ashore Along Carolina Coast
Hurricane Floyd struck near Cape Fear with 110 mph winds flooding the coast and driving more than a foot of rain. At least seven deaths were reported as tens of thousands sought shelter. Power outages affected hundreds of thousands, with floods and outages closing ports and water systems.
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County braces as Floyd dampens Maryland schools
Heavy rains from Hurricane Floyd prompted Frederick County to close public schools amid wind and flood watches. By midmorning 1.34 inches fell at the News-Post station, with Mountaindale and other areas reporting over 2 inches. Forecasters warned of 25 to 35 mph winds and possible higher gusts. a worst case of 5 to 8 inches of rain and 60 mph gusts was deemed unlikely. One local road, Sam’s Creek Road, remained closed.
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Crash on wet Md 26 kills Frederick woman
Maryland State Police say wet roads contributed to a three vehicle crash on Md 26 Wednesday. Lisa Chibodeau, 38, of Shannon Court, was pronounced dead after arrival at Frederick Memorial Hospital. Continued on Page A-16.
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Frederick County faces sixth highest state infrastructure need
Frederick County sits with nearly $1 billion in infrastructure needs, the state's sixth highest. A state report details 7,481 local projects costing $25.9 billion and 1,175 state projects at $15.4 billion. Per capita costs over six years total $5,434 with a $8.9 billion funding gap. County projects total $996.4 million across 238 items, 62 percent growth-related. city has 30 projects totaling $74.6 million. Commissioner Rhoderick warns about lifecycle costs and maintenance beyond renovation needs.
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Officer in shootout returns to work
Frederick Police Capt. Harald Domer said Officer Vaughn Harper has returned to work after the September 9 shootout in Mullinix Alley that left Larry Wayne Staub Jr. dead. Staub fired on officers during a downtown stop and chase, with two shots from Staub and two from Harper, then the pair were under 10 feet apart.
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RID and City of Frederick Resolve Zoning Dispute
RID and CSR Hydro Conduit with Concerned Citizens for Responsible Development reach a settlement with the City of Frederick Board of Zoning Appeals in Frederick County Court. The deal places restrictive covenants on land near residential areas to guide high quality industrial uses and advance ramp construction from Md. 26 to U.S. 15. The Planning Commission approved a zoning text change making RID's case moot by allowing front yard storage facilities.
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Hopeful exhibitors attend Frederick County fair in rain
Rainy opening at the Great Frederick Fair sees exhibitors hopeful for prizes in household entries from crocheted blankets to birdhouses and canned goods. Veterans recall tradition while new participants craft items like shelves, a patchwork quilt, and a dog hair scarf.
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