Water advisory shuts down DC area water use and prompts panic
Water supply in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas was declared unsafe after turbidity signaled possible contamination. Officials urged boiling water for at least one minute, with Virginia authorities asking for ten minutes, as lines formed for bottled water and ice. The incident affected Arlington County, Falls Church, the Pentagon, and National Airport, but authorities noted no confirmed illness and emphasized the cloudiness could indicate cryptosporidium risk.
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Senate
District of Columbia
White House
Grainne Williamson
Food and Friends
Jaggur
Peter Wilson
Rick Richardson
Richardson
Environmental Protection Agency
Virginia
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Milwaukee
Ann
Arlington County
Pentagon
National Airport
Falls Church
Funerals for Brandenburg Shaffer and Eyler Held
Funeral services were held for Carroll Thomas Brandenburg at Union Bridge with Rev. Helfrich officiating. Interment followed at Mountain View Cemetery. Also observed were services for Clifford H. Shaffer at Trinity Lutheran Knoxville and for Roger Alvill Eyler Sr. at Stauffer Walkersville, with multiple bearers and local officials in attendance.
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Carroll Brandenburg
Carroll
Pete” Thomas Brandenburg
Carroll Lutheran Village
Westminster
Union Bridge
Hartzler
David B. Helfrich
Grace Lutheran Church
George Ecker
Charles Ecker
Charles Sayler
James Sayler
John Gaither
Mountain View Cemetery
Brandenburg
Catherine
Kitty” Sayler Brandenburg
Clifford H. Shaffer
Knoxville
Trinity Lutheran Church
George Harper
Regina Arnold
Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Drew D. Hawes
Richard Lee Pry
Timothy §. Pry
Scott Pry
Charles Fawley
Bobby Flemming
Grace Winner Shaffer
John T. Williams
Brunswick
Roger Alvill Eyler Sr
Glade Road
Walkersville
Stauffer
Mark Foucart
Larry Haines
Wayne Eyler
Edward Eyler
Eric Eyler
Robbie Handiey
Glade Cemetery
Mr. Eyler
Erline Catherine Keeney Eyler
Brunswick Woman Injured In Truck Train Collision
Kelly Belle Paxson twenty one from Brunswick was treated and released at Washington County Hospital after her pickup on Sandy Hook Road near railroad tracks was struck by a passing train as she exited. The crash occurred at 1240 hours, Maryland State Police said.
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Brunswick
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Maryland
Kelly Belle Paxson
Sandy Hook Road
Obituary for Clinton Bell 76 of Wilaci Ou
Clinton Frederick Bus Bell 76 of Wilaci Ou died December 8 at Frederick Health Care Center. Survived by wife Harriett Gibson Bell and daughter Barbara Lee with three grandchildren Sonya Derek Shannon and one great granddaughter. Military veteran of World War II U S Navy. Funeral at Kop Gordy Dew church cemetery with wake December 10 at St Pauls A M E Della and arrangements by C E Hicks II.
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Clinton Frederick
Bus’ Bell
Wilaci OU
Lucullis
Frederick Health Care Center
Frederick
Harriett Eleanor Gibson Bell
Della
John William and Carey Ambush Bell
Bell
St. Paul’s A.M.E. Church
U.S. Navy
Barbara Ann Lee
Sonya Lee
Laurel
Derek Lee
Shannon Lee
Lewistown
Mary Agnes Viola Naylor
Buckeystown
Florence Bell
Yeadon
Gloria Weedon Gibson
Margaret C. Johnson
Lloyd T. Bell
Earl B. Bell
Clinton and Assad Talks Hint at January Meeting
Ms. Myers says a Clinton meeting with Assad may occur during his Europe and former Soviet Union trip in January though a date is not set. Mr. Sharan notes Assad has been invited to meet every American president in two years as the U.S. seeks Syria as a peace process partner.
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Yitzhak Rabin
Assad
Ms. Myers
Clinton
Europe
Soviet Union
Sharan
Bush
Geneva
United States
Syria
Iraq
Kuwait
Christopher
Sharaa
Aliega
Middletown official Snodgrass seeks broader school board role
Mrs. Snodgrass, a two time Middletown burgess and dental assistant, touted positive role models for youths and announced plans for a broader platform. She serves on the Frederick County Republican Central Committee and leads COG since 1991 while holding MML roles. She will run in redrawn District 3, expanding to three delegates.
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Frederick City
Washington County
Frederick County
James E. McClellan
J. Anita Stup
Committee debates 1984 movie in school setting
Six witnesses described the film 1984 as sexually explicit and potentially harmful for teens in schools. Critics cited two minutes of nude and sex scenes while proponents argued the work fits the story and supports critical viewing. A hearing will also consider written comments.
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Donna Briscoe
Caelys Wyke
Peggy O'Neill
Michael Milliner
Carol Fogler
Ms. Fogler
June Dine
Ids
OG Tvein
Syria denies terrorism label in peace talks push
U S secretary of state Christopher presses for resumed Middle East talks while Syria’s Sharaa rejects labeling Palestinian actions as terrorism. He notes U S hopes for Syrian cooperation with a peace process but insists Israel must withdraw from the Golan before Syria commits to a settlement.
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Sharaa
Christopher
Assad Shonid
Clinton
Israel
Golan Heights
Syria
Middle East
U.S
Kuwait
State Department
Mike McCurry
We've Got Frederick Written All Over Us
A nostalgic feature piece reflects on Frederick’s enduring influence in local culture and identity. It traces historic ties, landmark events, and prominent figures shaping the town's distinctive character. The article emphasizes shared pride and ongoing resonance of Frederick’s legacy.
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Frederick
Puppies Adopted After Harsh Start in Litter Story
A litter of puppies endured neglect and raw skin from nursing each other as they lacked a mother. Two runts required force feeding while infections developed. Vanessa, the smallest, was encouraged to eat, and all pups later recovered. One was adopted Tuesday, with others expected to find homes this weekend as inside pets.
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Ms. Hendee
Vanessa
Nareate
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Clinton Bell
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Francis Scon Key Mall
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