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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1988

Page

2

Four Keymar men charged in double abducting firecapade

State police say Mark A. Glacken, 19, and Danny T. Albaugh, 24, plotted crimes after a midnight Crossroads Inn gathering. They allegedly beat and kidnapped two men, drove them to a quarry, and set multiple fires including their own trailer, a car, and a separate vehicle to hide the evidence. police report suspects, all from Gambrill Park area, were intoxicated and used burning to cover up the spree.

Keymar Westminster Lehigh Woodsboro Mark A. Glacken Danny T. Albaugh Tpr Carol Dorn Dorn Frank Moran Messrs Glacken and Albaugh Mountain Gate Thurmont Tor. Dorn Glacken Johnsville Road Gambrill State Park John Earp Gambrill Park Crossroads Inn Messrs. Glacken and Albaugh H

Motel sign height request denied amid visibility concerns

The Super 4 Motel faced zoning board rejection for raising its sign above the legal height on Md 85 corridor known as the Silver Strip. Local officials refused, citing a pattern of denying sign increases despite owner claims of low occupancy and poor visibility, with nearby business supports noted but deemed insufficient to overturn the rule.

Francis Scott Key Mall Krista McGowan Tom Lear Ma. 85 Ms. McGowan Sheraton Hotel MD. 40 Golden Mile William Baker McDonald’s Roy Roger's Quality Inn Bob Evans Dean Zeiler Mr. Zeiler

Walkersville town council election set for May 2

Walkersville voters head to the town office on Monday May 2 to fill two commissioner seats and the burgess post. Incumbents John Poole and John Thompson face challengers John Ashbury and Vaughn Zimmerman. Incumbent Burgess Orley Baurland runs unopposed as turnout climbs with a second voting machine and late registration records.

Walkersville Town Walkersville Burgess John Poole Frederick Coca-Cola John Thompson Farmers and Mechanic’s Bank John Ashbury Glade Times Mountain Mirror Vaughn Zimmerman B&c Utility Company Westminster Burgess Orley Baurland

Mount Airy mayoral race heats up in divided town

Mount Airy prepares for a contentious mayoral contest as Lew Dixon 66 and Linda Boyer 41 vie for the post amid a water shortage and county split. Boyer touts her Gillis Falls Reservoir task force work and community outreach, Dixon campaigns actively with mailings, forums, and coalition support. Voting is Monday at Town Hall from 9 am to 8 pm.

Mount Airy Frederick County Carroll Frederick Lew Dixon Linda Boyer Delaine Fobbs Henry Rankles Harold Molesworth Hobbs Mr. Dixon Dixon Thames Fine Arts and Frame Main Street Boyer Carroll Counties Washington Cog Council of Governments Montgomery County Town Hall

Ether lab uncovered in Maryland woods as arrests follow

A pursuit of a makeshift PCP operation in rural Maryland yielded five gallons of ether. DEA agent Richard Durant estimated the material could produce 1.5 million PCP hits, with value potentially rising to a million dollars in illicit use. Suspect Conners previously faced PCP charges in Prince George's and was arrested again in November. The ether will be disposed at a state facility near Jessup.

Winik Richard Durant DEA Durant Maryland Frederick County Conners Prince George’s Jessup Meminger

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