Ex-HDC member calls for faster Frederick preservation panel
Former HDC member urges streamlining the Historic District Commission in Frederick. He advocates a three to five member panel with an appeals process, while cautions against overzealous speed. Panelists note public input, multiple revisions, and ongoing tension between blending old and new. A full time preservationist is urged to improve consistency.
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Historic District Commission
HDC
At the Forum
Anderson
Carroll Creek
Marc Silverman
Maria Pryor
Proffitt and Pryor Architects
Bernie Callan
Pena testifies in eluding police case in Frederick County
Ester Maria Pena, a Washington teacher, testifies in Frederick County as jurors are selected for her trial appealing a District Court conviction of eluding police after a June 12, 1998 chase on U S Route 15. Prosecutors say she ignored lights and sirens for 3.5 miles before stopping. defense argues slow driving is not illegal.
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Washington, D.C
U.S. 15
Frederick County
Ester Maria Pena
Kathleen English
Ms. Pena
Laura Rhodes
Mount St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
John Keyser
G. Edward Dwyer Jr
Frederick County honors four elementary schools for improvement
Four Frederick County elementary schools Kemptown Liberty New Midway Woodsboro and Walkersville were recognized for substantial gains in the 1997 Maryland State Performance Assessment Program. Superintendent Jack Dale praised the district for raising school performance and motivating students to excel.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Kemptown
Liberty
New Midway
Woodsboro
Walkersville
Jack Dale
Montgomery seeks road link decision reshapes area traffic
Montgomery officials react to governor’s choice to reject a full Interstate 270 95 corridor project while backing a limited access link. Critics say two segments waste money and harm communities, while supporters praise environmental safeguards and quicker focus on other projects. Local leaders and residents split on the environmental and traffic impact of the proposed road connections.
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MD. 28
General Assembly
Glendening
Sovea
ICC
Gaithersburg
Laurel
Duncan
Silverman
Montgomery County
Blair G. Ewing
Upcounty Council
Nancy Dacek
Ding Dong the Witch
Phil Andrews
Georgia Avenue
Rockville-Gaithersburg
MD. 97
Brunswick plans school additions meet residents push
Brunswick residents, parents, and city officials crowded a Wednesday hearing urging faster school additions. City Council member Carroll Jones warned that without expansion, growth in Brunswick Middle and Brunswick High will stall, as officials work to guide growth under smart growth policies and capital improvements plans.
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Brunswick High
Brunswick Middle
Brunswick
Carroll Jones
Cay Ao Bocal
4H steers shine as Jessica Stevens leads bid at fair
Jessica Stevens, a fifth grader and 4-H member from Johnsville, shows three steers at the county fair. She describes rising before dawn to tend the animals, balancing farm duties with soccer, and aiming to judge livestock next year. Thumper, her crossbred steer, won first place in its class, while Baby placed sixth. Jessica reflects on new rules affecting sale eligibility and continues to persevere amid personal hardship and family support.
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Thumper
Jefferson Coeds
Aedd
Dianna
Amos Holter Jr
Leslie Harshman
April
Robbie Fox
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Rcent
Tammy Green
Thurmont
Dodge City
Kan
Ricky Doub
Doub
Myersville
Dawn Willard
Sabillasville
Limousin
Amy Wolfrey
Frederick, Angus
Jessica Stevens
Johnsville
Hereford
Kayla Bear
Frederick
Darin Gordon
Jefferson
Angus
Tyler Fitzwater
Andy Cowell
Keymar
Mr. Doub
Linda Lou
Project Wort
Bryan White
Valentine
Ayrshire
Samantha Valentine
Emmitsburg
Thur
Jersey
Queen Acres Farm
Andrew Long
Deborah Osborn
Sean Mayer
Taneytown
Adam Harvey
Union Bridge
Katie Albaugh
Walkersville
Miss Albaugh
James Hines
Dogs euthanized after owner relinquishes pets
A 10 year old and a 3 to 4 year old mixed breed pair were picked up by animal control from a fenced outdoor yard and euthanized at a humane society kennel after the owner said she could not bring them in. Shelter officials said relinquished dogs may be euthanized immediately and outside confinement barred adoption. The owner mourned the loss, saying she would have readopted if possible.
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Ms. Young
Ms. Aravanis
George
Annie
Humane Society
The
Demolition Derby Drivers Endure Safety Test
Scott Bare of Frederick entering his seventh demolition derby supports a mandatory breath test, noting it as a good idea, while praising the crashes as a release for frustrations. Kathi Malden of Wolfsville, a first time driver, says she does not mind the test.
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Scott Bare
Frederick
Montgomery County
Family pet Decker euthanized after fatal dog attack
A Rottweiler named Decker, kept as a family pet, attacked 10 year old Zachary after being startled by him. The dog died from a lethal sodium pentobarbital dose after the incident. Needing rabies tests, authorities consider dangerous animal declarations and confinement rules.
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Mr. Harding
Decker
Sgt. Fogle
Ms. Sparkman
Zack
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