Last Minute Taxpayers Stress Postal Service On Busy Day
Taxpayers flocked to post offices seeking IRS address help and certified returns while Seventh Street staff faced a chaotic shift. Bonnie Byers and Frankie Roney recalled the frenzied pace as machines malfunctioned and workers vented about the long hours. Greg Pefferly, a 25 year veteran, lamented the shortage of breaks and coffee as he questioned the day’s chaos. Rick Toms echoed fatigue after a 10 hour shift, impatient to end the day.
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IRS
Bonnie Byers
Frankie Roney
Greg Pefferly
Rick Toms
Seventh Street
Suspect surrenders as charges mount in stabbing case
Acting Cpl. Clifton Slick reports a surrender by the suspect who faces multiple counts including assault with intent to rob, attempted robbery, common law assault, battery, and related charges. Bail for Bowens set at 70000 dollars. Teberg facing counts of assault with intent to murder, stabbing with intent to maim, concealable weapon offenses, and repeated counts of robbery and assault.
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Clifton Slick
Bowens
Teberg
Offbeat South Dakota to New York laws mix state quirks
A sweep of 44 state legislatures shows playful bills on naming drinks and animals alongside weighty topics like crime and taxes. Rhode Island eyeing frozen lemonade as official summer drink contrasts with coffee milk. Colorado rebrands state fish to greenback cutthroat. Wyoming approves a dinosaur for schools. Separately, a Maryland case notes bail and upcoming preliminary hearing for Bowens and Tobery related to a racial slur allegation, with judge setting May 17.
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South Dakota
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Associated Press
New York
Colorado
California
Local man killed to be buried beside his grandmother in Finksburg
The Colberts say their son Spc. Colbert, who served in the Persian Gulf from 1990 to 1991, was killed by friendly fire and upgraded to sergeant with a Bronze Star. They recall his life, letters, and moments from home as they mourn and confront the loss.
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Helen Pletzer
Finksburg
Colbert
Persian Gulf
Mr. Colbert
Colberts
Spc
Mandi
Saudi Arabia
Portables Surround Maryland County Schools
Maryland officials warn portable classrooms strain aging facilities as student numbers rise. Portables last up to 30 years and cost taxpayers, with $39,000 per unit, while state funds favor smaller schools and require overcrowding proof before new builds. Leaders consider increasing the funding cap to up to $200 million annually.
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Raymond Barnes
Mr. Barnes
Maryland
Barnes
Board of Public Works
Annapolis
Twin Ridge
Mount Airy
Maryland General Assembly
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Sam Yu
Mike McCarthy
Frederick Post Office
East Patrick Street
Mississippi
Minnesota
Iowa
Michael Moreland
Wyoming
New Jersey
Garden State
Cpl. Slick
Tohery
Fred Bower
Frederick County District Court
Nannette G. Grimes
Zaruba
Toberg
Leggett
Efeggett
Blackhawk
Hyssong
Firstxay
Avadale
Gea
E. Patrick St
Frederick
Hyssong Appliance Center
Sugarloaf Mountain Nursery
Old Hundred RD
Comus
Bloomin’ Newman's
WVU
FMH
Runrcai Armani
Frederick Memorial Hospital
West
Fingerboard Road
Green Valley Plaza
Monrovia
Sylvan Learning Center
Sylvan
Efi
Rederick
Althersburg
Agerstown
Paranty
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