Urbana residents briefed on local crime situation
Urbana residents learned good and not so good news about crime in their community at a Thursday night meeting. Officials said there is no crime wave and crime rates are not rising. deputy response times average 15 to 20 minutes for domestic assaults, with a county officer-to-population ratio around .76 per 1000. The county increased sheriff funding by 38 percent from 2.4 to 3.3 million dollars, while three commercial burglaries were noted with no clear pattern. No link was found between Cracked Claw patrons and crime. Community watch leaders urged involvement as area crime mirrors other growing counties with property destruction and thefts from vehicles. One resident and 31 others faced repeated subpoenas over mailbox destruction.
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Urbana
Frederick County Sheriff's Office
Urbana Civic Association
Karl Bickel
Bickel
Frederick
Ron Sundergill
Maryland
JD. Morgan
Chief Bickel
Tdeos
Frederick County
Mike Halcomb
Sugarloaf
Automobile Club of Maryland
Baltimore
Karen Black
The
Automobile Club
Ms. Black
Association
Obituary of David Mongold 52 of Brunswick WV area native
David Elwood Mongold 52 of 16 Concord Drive Brunswick formerly of West Virginia died September 29 at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Rockville. Born November 6 1940 in Fort Seybert WV he was son of Calvin G Mongold and the late Audrey Shaver Mongold. He was husband of Brenda Mullis Mongold a heavy equipment mechanic with Rentals Unlimited Clarksburg and a Baptist. He enjoyed hunting. Survived by father, wife, stepmother Jerelean Mongold of Elkins, three sons Robert Dale Mongold Newark Delaware Christopher David Mongold and Charles Jon Mongold both at home, four sisters Norma Shanklin Augusta WV Phyllis Gurganus Evansville Indiana Sarah Martin and Johnnie Sue Armentrout both of Elkins, two brothers Hermano Thompson and David Thompson both of Elkins. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday Oct. 3 at Faith Baptist Church Petersville Rev Edward Jordan will officiate. Family receiving friends 7-9 p.m. Saturday Oct. 2 at John T. Williams Funeral Home Brunswick. Memorials to Brunswick Ambulance Co or Brunswick Fire Co Brunswick Maryland.
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David Elwood Mongold
Concord Drive
Brunswick
West Virginia
Shady Grove
Hermano Thompson
David Thompson
Elkins
Faith Baptist
Petersville
Edward Jordan
John T. Williams
Petersville Road
Brunswick Ambulance Co
Clinton aides recount party line jibe at Armey hearing
In a tense hearing exchange, James Armey and Hillary Clinton traded barbs over health reform, with aides noting the banter stayed light. Clinton later pressed lawmakers on a Republican backed plan to overhaul insurance, tax breaks for medical savings, and employer obligations.
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Clinton
Mr. Fawell
Fawell
Armey
Fowell
House
Historic bridge near longtime farm faces uncertain ownership
Esther Grossnickle lives near the old bridge that predates the nearby 1 70 project and sits on land her family has farmed for 50 years. Her son Larry now runs the 200 acre farm, and she would consider donating the bridge to the county if ownership is confirmed. She notes the bridge’s similarity to the Old Hagerstown Road Bridge, though taller, and questions disposal of the structure without reuse.
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Esther Grossnickle
Groesnickle
Gas tax to lift gas prices heightens Friday fears
Frederick residents brace for a Friday price increase after the federal Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993 takes effect. Station owners anticipate complaints but expect consumer acceptance as taxes raise pump costs, with some stations already planning a 3 cent rise and others preparing to pass on higher rates.
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Stephen Abrecht
Abrecht
Exxon
Jefferson St
Frederick
Amy Delaughter
Emmitsburg pool plan faces county funding hurdles
Mount St Mary’s College parents push for a community pool at Mount St Mary’s in Emmitsburg with residents proposing fundraisers to cover part of a $1 million cost. County commissioners and school officials warn of CIP tradeoffs between buildings and recreation while noting a needed capital spend amid the recession. Construction may await county funding after school board award on Oct 6.
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Mount St. Mary’s College
Emmitsburg
South County
Baish
Down County
Gail Bowerman
CIP
Earl Robbins Jr
County moves Ol Hagerstown Road bridge to Middletown golf course
Frederick County plans relocate the Ol Hagerstown Road bridge to a Middletown golf course at an estimated cost of 10000 dollars. Commissioners President Ronald Sundergill favors reusing Harmony Road’s old bridge, potentially at Ballenger Creek, praising the “neat old bridge” and its neglect. Guards were added on Harmony Road to curb youth parties near the bridge site.
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Middletown
Frederick County
Ronald Sundergill
Baltimore Beltway to 2020 Slowdown Despite 3.7B Plan
Baltimore planners say congestion will worsen on the Beltway through 2020 even with 3.7 billion in improvements. The Baltimore Metropolitan Council urges 1.3 billion more for transit including two new light rail lines, but ridership may fall as drivers prioritize car convenience over mass transit. Carl Balser notes ingrained travel habits hinder shift to public transit.
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Baltimore
Baltimore Beltway
Transportation Steering Committee
Baltimore Metropolitan Council
Baltimore County
Carl Balser
Howard County
Emmitsburg Man Charged After High Speed 100 MPH Chase
Deputies tracked an Emmitsburg driver after a four mile pursuit reaching about 100 mph. The car overturned on Keysville Road and was removed with help from rescue crews. He was treated and released, then charged with driving while intoxicated fleeing and eluding reckless driving and speeding.
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Emmitsburg
Frederick County
Frederick Memorial Hospital
John
Bushman
U.S. 15
Blue Mountain Road
Thurmont
Mr. Bushman
North U.S. 15
Keysville Road
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Frederick Pools
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U.S
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