Firefighters battle two county fires in Maryland counties
Firefighters tackled two fires in northern Frederick County and near Emmitsburg. At a ranch house on Khen Lohr Road near Thurmont, a basement blaze spread to a bedroom before firefighters, aided by Guardian Hose Co and others, contained it, with cause under investigation. A separate early morning blaze at 14991 Sixes Road in a two story red brick farm house was contained by Vigilant, Rocky Ridge and Taneytown fire crews with no injuries reported at once.
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Fradenck
Khen Lohr Road
Thurmont
Emontsburg
Chas Kinnaird
Guardian Hose Co
Goseter
Kinnaird
Cilardian
Vigilant
Graceham
Rocky Hidge
Greenmount
Adams County
Sixes Road
Emmitsburg
Taneytown
Vigilant Hose Co
Rocky Ridge
Baltimore men charged after high speed chase and theft
Donte Simms, 28, and Antoine Oliver, 26, both of Baltimore, were detained after a pursuit on U S 15 ended with a crash and arrests. Simms was treated for an arm injury and faces multiple felonies including first degree assault and theft by scheme. Bail set at 500000 for Simms and 15000 for Oliver.
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U.S. 15
William Folden
Donte Simmis
Baltimore
Folden
Pepee
Simms
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Antoine Oliver
Mr. Simms
Mr. Oliver
Disney stands firm on Bubble Boy film despite critics
In NORTH ATTLEBORO MASS AP reports fifth grader Scott McGuire whose immune deficiency fears ads will mock his illness as Disney defends Bubble Boy opening Aug 24. Immune Deficiency Foundation and bereaved parents urge awareness rather than mockery, likening the plot to the real life Bubble Boy story.
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North Attleboro
Mass
Scott McGuire
Walt Disney Co
The
Immune Deficiency Foundation
Tuwaun
Caililg Ut
Scott
New York
Boston
Scott Sph
Disney
Christopher Reeve
Aon Disney Diel
Michael Eisner
Andrea Marozas
Associated Press
Fred Modell
Vicki
Modell
Jeffrey
David Vetter
Texas
John Travoltane
YMCA staff dispute over terminated worker sparks investigation
Mr Rozynek accuses a former popular staffer of orchestrating complaints about a terminated supervisor at the YMCA. A July letter from child care staff praised a new supervisor, while expressing frustration at the dismissal’s impact. Staff say they will not comment until Mr Westcott’s findings are disclosed and solutions offered.
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Rozynek
YMCA
Allepa
Heteal Andl
Senate
Ymca Bi
Frederick Oe
Sailors survive bay collision and rescue off Kent Island
Kathy and Michael Davis, aged 36 and 42, were rescued early Friday after their sailboat collided with a tanker Saint Vassillios in the Chesapeake Bay. Both wore life jackets and swam about three to four miles to shore, tying together with sail line for safety. The tanker struck but remained undamaged. no fuel spilled. Coast Guard to investigate cause. the couple plans to retrieve their undamaged boat later.
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Davis
Maryland Natural Resources Police
Bay Bridge
Kathy
Saint Vassillios
Baltimore
Coast Guard
Richard Frattarelli
Deadly Manila hotel blaze kills 70 guests in Quezon City
A fire at a six story Manila hotel in Quezon City killed about 70 people with many found in bed clothes and trapped behind iron window grills. Fire officials said the blaze started likely from a short fault in a ceiling area near a restaurant on the third floor, making it the Philippines deadliest hotel fire in years and the worst disaster since a 1996 disco blaze that killed 160. Police said 236 guests were registered at the time, with two survivors reported among the six story building’s occupants.
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Quezon City
Philippines
Francisco Senot
Bureau of Fire Protection
Felitano Belmonte
Emre Amcee
Fon Mney
Ber Doye
Ben Ata Hoepetal
Eleanor Schofield
Eugene Schwebler
Wisconsin
Arte Schwebler
Gaza clash leaves one dead ten wounded during Israeli raid
Israeli forces entered Khan Yunis in Gaza early today clashing with militants. One Palestinian Abdul Bakr Abu Bakra, 29, died and ten were wounded, including three in serious condition. Dozens mourners demanded revenge as tensions flare amid warnings of new attacks by Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Israel tightened West Bank security and carried on raids to halt rocket fire while drawing international criticism. PMID: Erekat criticized conflicting messages from Israel.
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Jerusalem
Gaza Strip
Abdo Abu Bakra
Israel
Islamic Jihad
Hamas
West Bank
Mem
Avi Pazner
Pazner
Ramalan
Gaza
Khan Yunis
Eiteminiend Openess Sre
Ie Jeneek
Palestine
I el
Abu Bakra
Yasser
Fatah
Sedee
Saeb Erekat
U.S. Mideast
David Satterfield
County leaders wrestle with smart growth and livable plans
Frederick and Baltimore County officials discuss master plans for growth over the next two decades. They address urban rural balance, zoning, school and park land needs, and incentives to make 1950s housing attractive today. Executives note inventory challenges and rising lot costs as zoning classifications rise.
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Sioner
Jan Gardner
Fin Care Us
Batoreee
Frederick County
Keller Ae
Keller
Gunty
Exi
Frederick County Commissioners Ae
Sresmoate Regional
Gray
Baltimore County
Frank Hertsch
Maryland State Builders Association
Air show features World War I to jet era fighters on display
The air show highlights include FA-18 and A-10 arrivals with practice flybys, 149 WWI aircraft with 130 flying, and heavy maintenance by CAF wings funded by donations. The Great Lakes Wing preserves a rare Junkers Ju 52, while WWII stalwarts like the P-40 and a fast Yakovlev Yak-90 captivate crowds. Local pilots note the labor of love in keeping aging machines airworthy.
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Lintz
Dane
Frederick
Baltimore
Washington
CAF
Sein
Great Lakes
Chicago
Bob Rosater
Nerines
Junkers
Rosater
Flying Tigers
China
Sean Carroll
Bryantown
Dairy Merger Talks Spark Profit Projections and Doubts
Coast dairy operation poised for profit as Land O Lakes reveals tentative merger agreements with Maryland Virginia and Lone Star Milk Producers. Critics warn the plan may stall, while supporters say a fluid milk division will boost producer profits. Maryland Virginia Reston VA and members across several states are weighing the deal.
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Land O” Lakes
Maryland-Virginia
Lone Star Milk Producers
Windhurst
Lakes
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Swoozie Kurtz
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Rowe
Heather Lynch
Department of Natural Resources Police
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John Surrick
DNR
Manila
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