Auditor finds minor error in local utility charges
Thurmont Municipal Light Co. was found to have a small arithmetic error in charges to customers from May through October in the semi annual Public Service Commission audit. Auditor E Matthew Faulhaber will determine the exact amount and the January bill will reflect the correction. The PSC will review the issue at the next hearing in June and the company buys power from Potomac Edison Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont Municipal Light Co
Public Service Commission
E. Matthew Faulhaber
Thurmont
Faulhaber
Maryland
PSC
Joel Bright
Potomac Edison Co
Philip Olivick
Weather Outlook: Cold Front Fuels Mix of Rain Snow
A cold front moves into the Carolinas with a developing low pressure system. Expect cloudy skies through Friday with light rain and snow transitions, then weekend sun but continued chill. Western Maryland counties face light rain or snow with highs 35 to 42, snow likely west of Washington County. Maryland mountains see flurries highs in the 30s, weekend cold.
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Carolinas
Maryland
Carrel
Frederick
Neward
Montgomery
Washington
Washington County
Freverina Sham
Westiansie
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Oakland
David Lesher
Hagerstown drug kingpin gets 10-year sentence
A U S District Judge Herbert Murray sentenced Joseph W. Cottrill to 10 years in prison for operating a cocaine conspiracy and tax evasion in a plea deal. Cottrill moved to Hagerstown in 1983 and built a 12 member gang that sourced cocaine from Hollywood Florida. He aided investigators but testified against three colleagues already convicted, while nine others in the gang have been sentenced. The remaining two co defendants from Boonsboro face sentencing December 22.
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Baltimore
Hagerstown
Joseph W
Bill” Cottrill
U.S
Herbert ®. Murray
Cottrill
Florida
Hollywood
Fla
Oak Hill Motors
Valley Auto
Terry
G&t
Evi
Bond slashed for Monrovia man charged with sexual abuse
Jeffrey John Hoag, 20, was charged in a Maryland case with third and fourth degree sexual offenses, attempted rape and battery involving a 7-year-old girl. A judge cut bond from 500,000 to 75,000 plus a 200,000 personal bond, with strict pretrial conditions including no contact with the girl or family and weekly reporting to probation. Prosecutors cited danger to the child. defense noted lack of prior crimes and continued access to counseling. The alleged assaults spanned three months ending November 2, and Hoag reportedly confessed to police.
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Monrovia
Jeffrey John Hoag
Maryland
Polie
Wierrier
Herbert L Rollins
Division of Parole and Probation
Johns Hopkins
Stephen Meyers
Matthew C. Leefer
Hoag
Meyers
George Dorsey
Two businesses hit twice in recent local break-ins
Several city businesses were burglarized last week including two that were hit twice. Araby Concrete Inc. at 609 4 E South St lost a truck and tools after breaking a window on the east side during two consecutive nights Dec 2 and 3. Better Homes Equipment Inc on East Patrick St was burglarized Nov 30 and Dec 1 with front door glass broken and money stolen. Police urge tips at 694 2100 or Crime Solvers at 863 3200.
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Araby Concrete Inc
South St
Better Homes Equipment Inc
East Patrick Street
GMC
Trim Line
Ad-Mail Services Inc
East Church Street
Monocacy
West Third Street
T&t Associates
Water Street
South Bentz Street
U.S. 40-W
Susan, Nicol
Fire log summary 24 hour period ending Wednesday
Fire calls reported in 24 hours ending 8 p.m. Wednesday include automatic alarm at AIRPAX Highland 81 at 5:52 a.m. with response from United Junior Citizens Truck Co. A building fire at Frederick Fairgrounds 4 at 6:24 a.m. with United Junior Independent Hose Co. Citizens Truck Co. responding. A house fire at 58 Vienna Court at 10:02 a.m. with Independent Hose United Citizens Truck Co. United Ambulance. County 4847 Sams Creek Rd garage fire with Libertytown at 6:22 a.m. Mount Airy 100 Sunset Ave house fire at 6:29 a.m. with New Market. A fire reported out at 1661 Colonial Way at 11:23 a.m. with Carroll Manor Junior Ambulance. Moser Road off US-40A building fire at 11:49 a.m. with Middletown.
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City Airpax
Highland
United, Junior and Citizens Truck Co
Frederick Fairgrounds
United, Junior, Independent Hose Co
Citizens Truck Co
Vienna Court
Independent Hose Co
United, Citizens Truck Co
United Ambulance
County
Sams Creek RD
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Frederca
George B. Delepleine
J. Presider
Myron W. Randell
Martene B. Young
George E. Randall
Edward M. Gaydes
Edward F Mut
Dennie Henderson
Philip W. Hammond
William H. Main Jr
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
POOUE
Patrick Street
P.O
Montgomery County Bureau
Maryland Ave
Rockville
Avenge Sper
Artec
Arec
Mofor Royre
Associated Press
National Weather Service
Southeast
Great Lakes
New York
Rockies
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
D.C
Rysess
Sporto Bootalino
Danelle
Gtft Wrap
bon-ton/everly
Bon-Ton
Frederck Towne
Ny Everly
VISA
Mastercard
Bond
Bain
J&g Welding
East South Street
Sabillasville
Wallon, Ag
Market Sc
PRG
Michelob
Michelob Light Woz
Jack Daniels Black
Carlo Rossi
Georges Duboeuf
Coors Light
Dewars Scotch
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