Thurmont Homeowners Win Cash In Holiday Lighting Contest
Thurmont residents celebrated a bright Christmas season as Mayor Terrence Best announced the 1968 lighting contest winners. Winners listed include Michael and Cathy Delauter, James and Cathy Garman, Steven and Marie Slifer, Daryl and Susan Smith, and Susan Toms among others. Some homes reported 5000 to 10000 lights, highlighting the town’s growing holiday display.
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Thurmont
Ion Ay
Terrence R. Best
Wonegary
Mike Cevario
Tannery Court
David
Darlene Fogle
Water St. Toe
Coral Main St
Patricia Smith
Frederick Road
Michael
Cathy Delauter
Sunny High Court
James
Cathy Garman
Hammaker Street
Steven
Marie Slifer
Daryl
Susan Smith
E. Moser Road
Susan Toms
Mount Canal Charehen
Mr. Minnick
Lights on Water Street Home Spell Santa Stop
Neighbors along Water Street brighten the season with roof and yard lighting visible from U S 15. Wind and burnt bulbs forced re hung displays at the Minnick residence as a tall backyard evergreen swayed in gusts. Continued on Page A 11.
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U.S. 15
Minnick
Water Street
Britan
Tadates
High water closes about twenty county roads in Frederick
Heavy rain floods Frederick County roads forcing about twenty closures on Friday. By Saturday morning most southern routes reopened except Md 26 at Israeli Creek. A flood watch and flash flood warning were issued by the National Weather Service as 1.84 inches fell locally.
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Frederick County
MD. 26
Israel Creek
Maryland State Police
Freder
National Weather Service
Sterling
Steve Crawford
Highway Department
Keysville Road
Simmons Road
Monocacy River
Sixes Road
Grimes Road
Hessong Bridge Road
Annandale Road
Sixes Bridge Road
Irishtown Road
Mumma Ford Road
Four Points Road
Old Frederick Road
MD. 77
Old Mill Road
Frushour Road
Wilhide Road
Blacks Mill Road
Hornets Nest Road
Friends Creek Road
Michaels Mill Road
Christmas shoppers surge as four week window tightens
Shoppers hurry through the Francis Scott Key Mall as the shortened season brings busier aisles and higher sales. Merchants report traffic above last year, with JCPenney and Sears posting gains in departments like sportswear, home goods, and hardware. Shoppers say they are spending about the same as last year, while some individuals note large totals and broad gift options at Fredericktowne.
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Dashree Moore
Francis Scott Key Mall
Ms. Moore
Christian
Jcpenney
Kurt Dishong
Value City
Sears
Kathy Ortino
Steve Kieffer
Union Bridge
Fredericktowne
Charlie
Frederick delegation selects new vice chairman Snodgrass
Derr and Snodgrass lead an eight member Frederick delegation vote without debate Thursday. Louie Snodgrass becomes vice chairman succeeding David Brinkley who notes the post started in 1995 with rotating one year terms. Snodgrass says a House of Delegates presence is needed for county sponsored bills while Brinkley recalls rare use of the vice chairman in the House.
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Derr
Ms. Snodgrass
David Brinkley
Dow Cheeses Edge Up in Volatile Friday Market
The Frederick News: Pos! reports slim gains in U.S. dairy futures as Dow prices show modest upward movement on Friday. The edition notes the newspaper prints on 100 percent recycled paper and is itself recyclable.
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Frederick News
iMewspaper
House gutted by fire near Frederick city destroys family home
Fire destroyed a two story wood frame house at 9601 Masser Road early this morning. Owner Herb Parsley and his wife Diana reported discovering the blaze around 8 am as flames spread up an interior wall. Neighbors called 911 with Lewistown Walkersville Thurmont independent and Jumor fire companies responding. Firefighters said windows were venting flames as the home burned. The Parsleys and their three children, ages 6 9 and 12, will stay elsewhere with clothing and essentials in short supply.
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Masser Road
Frederick City
Herb Parsley
Diana
Mr Parsley
Lewistown
Walkersville
Thurmont
Independent
Jumeor
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News-Post
David Fogle
Kanure Tment
Joe
Carol Mingick
Kelly Hahn
Aula B
Bruce Bramilton
Snodgrass
Frederick
Louie Snodgrass
Loside
Dow
Oan
Caanaacnonal
Ortoks
Mike Bordick
Erry
Eday
Ladbren
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