Grand Champion Livestock At Frederick Fair Attracts Big Bids
At the Frederick County Great Frederick Fair, Miss Wiles sold a grand champion market lamb for 20.50 per pound, 123 pounds, while a reserve lamb went to Safeway at 8 per pound. A 226-pound grand champion hog sold for 11.85 per pound to Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Frederick, with other entries raising funds for local 4-H programs and teams. Hundreds of students are expected to attend as fair events run through the day with demonstrations, contests, and an evening concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Kline
Concrete General
Fc&b Bank
Bill St.Clair
Morgan Keller
Ideal Buick
Sandhower Builders
Hemp’s Meats
Brichey Builders
Joe Biser
Giant Foods
Miss Wiles
Safeway of
Frederick
Tymon Hevner
Johnsville
Jennifer Biser
Keymar
Jim Miller
Frederick County
Liberty Seafood
Hutzell, Curtis and Sheets Realty
Remsberg Family Paving
Silver Builders
Mullinix Grain
Horseland USA
Joshua Ruby
Thurmont
Wolfe
Wolfe Industrial Auctions Inc
Mr. Ruby
Willowdale Farms
Jefferson
Mid-Atlantic Milk Marketing Association
Fairgrounds
Farm Bureau
Country Roads
Tracy Lawrence
Pentagon Probe Details Second Gulf War Chemical Exposure
The Pentagon notes a second low level exposure on March 10, 1991 as troops from the 37th destroyed unaccounted chemical rockets. Lawmakers expressed anger at handling of the issue with Rep. Christopher Shays accusing a cover up and demanding Pentagon testimony. Others call Gulf War syndrome linked to chemical exposure and demand answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
37Th
Bunker
Pentagon
Christopher Shays
R-Conn
House
Church Faces Covenant Ruling In County Zoning Dispute
A June 1995 suit sought to define covenants per Circuit Court. Judge Tisdale ruled the restrictive covenants were not clearly defined and favored the land owner, allowing unrestricted use unless prohibited by covenants. Church representatives James Scott and Melvin Zimmerman testified, with plans for an appeal under study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Tisdale
Ing
James Scott
Scott Miller
Banes
James McSherry
Melvin Zimmerman
Frederick Business Properties
Scott
Miller
Siblings Shine at 4-H Dairy Show Across Multiple Breeds
Several family pairs led the top placings as Amanda Valentine won four fitting and showing trophies including senior and overall Brown Swiss honors. Tyler Nowell claimed first year showmanship, while Mark Valente of Thurmont earned senior sportsmanship. Other champions across Holstein Guernsey Jersey and Ayrshire divisions highlighted a day of strong family participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry
Katie
Amanda Valentine
Tyler Nowell
Thurmont
Mark Valentine
Miss Valentine
Bryan Shafer
Jefferson
Melissa Kolb
Woodsboro
Heather Long
Adam, Harvey
Union Bridge
Ayrshire
Dora Smith
Middletown
Guernsey
Amanda Lenbart
Holstein
Laura Sigler
Sadah Bentz
Rocky Ridge
Jersey
Jessica Valentine
Emmitsburg
Dennis Hal
Dustin Kolb
Amber Myers
Andrew Long
Thumont
Heather Hines
Samantha Valentine
Andrew Lenhart
Emmittsburg
Sherry Albaugh
Kayla Baer
Midddletown
Chris Keilholtz
Dennis Hill
Mark Valentine Ayrshire
Katie Albaugh
Court hearing cites gridlock risk from funding cuts in Maryland
Baltimore judges say budget declines threaten a growing docket as court systems near gridlock. Frederick officials debate replacing elected posts with appointees and shifting funding to the state. Several judges urge consolidation and caution on cost savings and salaries amid 20 years of stagnant pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kaplan
Baltimore City
Commission
Frederick
Maryland
District Court
Frederick J. Bower
Washington
Bower
Tim May
Frederick County
Orphans’ Court
Virginia Fifer
Register of Wills
Potomac River Flood Destroys Homes In Local Community
The Potomac River breached 100 year flood levels twice this year per USGS as homes were flooded to the roof and walls soaked. Residents describe mud in yards and water damage, with Lettie Shores recuperating from heart surgery awaiting return. Potomac Market cleans up as volunteers help and shop reopens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Geological Survey
Lettie Shores
Vernon Shores
Mr. Shores
Potomac Market
MD. 23
Ruth Lambert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shays
Bernard Sanders
Vermont
Frederick Oriental Bugs
Patrick Street
Naique Kasporian
Gaza
Newara
Court
Jay Fifer
Dorsey Shipley
The
Paul Phillips
Robert Cline
Alexandria
Dune
Fairfax
Lee Highway
Reston
Spectram Center
Tol Ex
Eels
Promeetcenity
Annapolis Anapulig Harbour Center
Frederick Hou
Pamigk
Rockville
Parklawn Diwe
Act Now
Bell Atlantic
Nynex Mobile Communications Stores
Ariingion
Jaren
Gaithersburg
Ping Center Cao
Tumoneim
West Tyiesbury
Baltimore
Lanham
Marin Luther King Jr
Tysons
Chan Bride R Tad
Bel Air South Parkway
Choy
Laurel Jaarel Genser
White Marsa
White Marsh Mall
Anees Aubscriation
Sents
Columbia the Mall
Columbia
Kru
Minit
Lana Ie
Satenr Vole
Neladind Offer
Avai
Thio m Ans
Potomac Mills
Worth Ave
Washington, D.C
G Street
Nynex Mobile
Nin Spa
Prebrehh
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!