Forest Fire Contained at Gambrill Park After Morning Blaze
A two acre forest fire in Gambrill State Park was contained after about two hours of firefighting. No injuries reported and damage minimal as responders from the Department of Natural Resources and local companies fought the blaze near Right Hand Fork Road starting around 7 am. Investigators with DNA will determine the cause.
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Gambrill State Park
Right Hand Fork Road
Russell Boback
Department of Natural Resources
Boback
Sewell trial details ties to murder scene and 911 call
Prosecutor describes Sewell path after killings at Motter Avenue. Evidence includes electric cords found under kitchen sink, a 911 call phrase rope around neck, and blood DNA tests linking Jacob to Sewell's boot. Neighbors and friends testify about Kester relationship and events surrounding the March 7 to March 12 period.
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Sewell
Susie
Jacob
Strawsburg
GOJA conditions press South Mountain program at Cullen
GOJA imposes monthly reports and evaluation tool adoption for the Victor Cullen project while seeking a new director. CESAR memo criticizes counseling length, caseloads, and curriculum access, noting staffing gaps, intimidation fears, and extended stays at Cullen.
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GOQJA
CSAT
Michaelis
YSI
South Mountain
GOJA
Victor Cullen
Center For Substance Abuse Research
CESAR
University of Maryland
South Mountain Project
Victor Cullen Academy
Cullen
State Department of Juvenile Services
Joan Stephens
Hillcrest students guard pond project with chicken wire
Third grade teachers Victoria Hamilton Tana McNamara Peggy Kaplan and Colleen Mayo led a Tuesday pond cleanup at Hillcrest aided by a $600 state grant this year and a $1,000 grant for next year. The class aims to attract wildlife for future study while surrounding the plantings to deter vandalism.
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Ming
Chris
Kelly
Victoria Hamilton
Tana McNamara
Peggy Kaplan
Colleen Mayo
National Zoo baby elephant Kumari dies at 16 months
Kumari the National Zoo's Asian elephant calf collapsed at about 1 45 pm on Wednesday. A postmortem was ordered to determine the cause of death. Kumari was born December 1993 and was the first elephant born at the zoo. Keepers noted lethargy and poor appetite days before her collapse despite veterinary care. The staff described a shock and heartbreak over the unexpected death.
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Washington
National Zoo
Kumari
Zoo
Bob Hoage
Hoage
Frederick MADD panel sparks clash over leadership and ethics
Bonnie Webber resigns as MADD vice chair amid controversy while others seek to keep a Frederick County program on drunk driving dangers. Sandy leads monthly victim impact panels. attendees include victims and families. Some praise his dedication though state and local officials debate conflicts of interest and bylaws.
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Bonnie Webber
Frederick County
Sandy
MADD
Ms. Barnes
Etta Stewart
Montgomery County
Mr. Sandy
Rena Larkin
Becker
Montgomery police probe possible murder at Towne Crest Drive
Montgomery police investigate an alleged murder after a neighbor reports gunshots at 1 a.m. at an apartment on Towne Crest Drive. Officers found a male victim in the doorway on the second-floor unit. The victim’s name has not been released.
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Gaithersburg - Montgomery County
Towne Crest Drive
Braddock Considers Rate Hikes and Water Quality Concerns
Wednes day night discussions focused on potential rate hikes or surcharges and the quality of water from an open air tank. MDE spokesman Greg Anderson said the county is testing water and cleaning the tank daily while noting other areas use open air reservoirs. Michael Marschner warned residents to expect possible future boil water advisories, stating the water remains as safe as a covered tank despite possible inconveniences.
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MDE
Greg Anderson
Baltimore City
Hagerstown
Michael Marschner
County Bureau of Water and Sewer
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Gambrill Park
Motter Avenue
Ms. Kester
Ms. Strawburg
Ms. Strawsburg
Campbell
Stephen Scalf
Cpl. Servacek
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Stephen Tuel
Hillcrest
State
N.E. Agene
Pilog
Mr. Hoage
Shanti
Montgomery
Braddock
Old Farm
Telecommunications
North Market Street
Frederick
Patack Street
South Jefferson
Amber Meadows
Thomas Johnson
West
Patrick Street
Glade Towne
Walkers Village
Glade Bird
Walkers
Yeturw Spring Rea
Tecate
Fredericktown Bank
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