Buhrman sentenced for social services embezzlement
Jerold G. Buhrman, former finance officer at Frederick County Social Services from 1974 to 1986, was sentenced to two years in state prison and probation for theft and fraudulent misappropriation. He admitted via an Alford plea that prosecutors had enough evidence to convict, with repayment of $47,960.37.
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Frederick County
Social Services Department
Jerold G. Buhrman
Buhrman
Jerold Buhrman
Mary Ann Stepler
Stepler
Poppycock
Social Services
Department of Legislative Audits
Alford
Berlin
Frederick
Sashil
Summers of scandal cross borders in 1980s era glare
Roy Meachum surveys how Washington, Moscow, and London faced intense scrutiny as scandals dominated headlines. Ollie North's U S drama drew UK attention, while Moscow dealt with a high profile show trial of a West German pilot. In Britain, Jeffrey Archer and Spycatcher fueled court battles and Thatcher administration pushback. Gary Hart faced a Barcelona interview with Ilona Staller, prompting caution.
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Washington
Russia
Soviet Union
Moscow
Stalin
Red Square
London
Jeffrey Archer
Cambridge University
Archer
England
Margaret Thatcher
Thatcher
Peter Wright
FBI
Wright
United States
New York
Island Kingdom
Sunday Times
Crown
Times
Gary Hart
Barcelona
Ilona Staller
Hart
U S Mint critics say Eagles priced by a dealer cartel
Investigators from Rep. Frank Annunzio’s subcommittee allege the Mint’s distribution system created a cartel of 25 authorized dealers who charged US buyers premiums up to 40 percent on American Eagle gold coins. The report claims profiteering, with some dealers reselling Mint gold at marked-up prices before delivery.
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Washington
U.S. Mint
House Subcommittee On Consumer Affairs and Coinage
Frank Annunzio
D-Ill
Mint
Donna Pope
Annunzio
Stewart Harris
West Point
N.Y
Congressional
Congress
Pope
Angunzio
Bull tramples 14 year old at Harvey Conner farm
A 14 year old youth was injured when a 1100 pound bull charged across a field at Harvey Conner's farm, tramping him and fracturing his jaw in three places. He was taken to University Hospital in Baltimore for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Conner
University Hospital
Baltimore
Brunswick recreation commission hosts 50 mile canal trip for adults and Brunswick High students
The Frederick County commission settles $11,777 to Janet Dorens finalizing a $111,731 auto crash judgment against the county roads department. Ohio Casualty paid $100,000. $11,731 plus $46 interest remains. Richard Graham III graduates ROTC at Indiantown Gap and becomes a second lieutenant in the U S Army.
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Brunswick Recreational Commission
C & O Canal
Frederick County
Brunswick High
Old Town
Little Orleans
Hancock
Brunswick
Janet R. Dorens
Richard Graham III
U.S
Letters Bring Gratitude and Critique From Frederick Readers
Readers critique city growth and big business alongside praise for Fourth of July events and community programs. A letter lauds Sushil Bhattacharjee’s Big Brothers Big Sisters impact in Frederick, while another warns about a Rockville scandal and urges public awareness. PAT PEARL emphasizes ongoing fundraising and volunteering.
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Rockville
Little Brothers
Big Brothers
Frederick
Big Sisters
Little Sisters
Sushil Bhattacharjee
Canada
Sushil
Middletown residents vent over construction woes
Katherine Marker writes from Middletown about severe dust and property damage from nearby construction. She cites blocked access to a back parking area, disrupted customers for a small business, and deteriorating home exteriors. She also urges town officials to improve fire and ambulance service with paid drivers while supporting dedicated first responders.
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Middletown
Creamery Row
Washington
Hremen
Volunteers honored for Baker Park Fourth of July effort
Community thanks volunteers for the Baker Park Fourth of July celebration with acknowledgments to the Food Committee Nancy Woods and Rick Simons co chairs Events Committee Jerry Reynolds Parker Stair Mike Hale Dave Wilkinson Ken Benson Tim O Keefe and Dr Fred Broadrup for coordinating contests runs and activities including a skateboard contest hayride chili cook off and a 5K Run Against Cancer along with beverage planning by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Bartlett
Jack
Carrie Mehl
Kathleen Lucey
Cathy Moloney
George Carr
Lisa Smith
John Feiseler
Jan Bradstock
Jan Barrett
Peggy Bannon
WFMD
Wark Radio
Top Shelf Bar and Restaurant Supply
la Paz Restaurant
Z-104
82Q
Flights of Fancy
Frederick City
Baker Park
Nancy Woods
Rick Simons
Cochairmen
Jerry Reynolds
Parker Stair
Mike Hale
Frederick Jaycees
Dave Wilkinson
Thunder
Ken Benson
Tim O'Keefe
Fred Broadrup
American Cancer Society
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Ollie North
United Kingdom
Ronald Reagan
White House
France
Transcom
Reagan
Western Alliance
Communist Party
Jack Anderson
By Jack Anderson and
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Guile Feature Syndicate, Inc
News-Post
Thurmont
Owings Mills
Benjamin F. Phebus
Josephine P. Etchison
Mary Newman
C. Burr Artz Library
Shady Grove Road
Shady Grove
Janice L. Winzer Frederick
Jay Geiser
Jeff Grills
Walkersville
Pat Pearl Frederick
Katherine Marker Middletown
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