Victim of Blue Ridge Summit store killing identified
Neighbors recall Gretchen Groff a devoted mother and beautician as two Sabillasville teens Jeremiah Reynolds and Clayton Faxon face extradition to Pennsylvania for the High’s Convenience Store murder. The 17 and 16 year olds allegedly robbed the Blue Ridge Summit shop two days after Groff was relieved as overnight clerk. The Southland Corp. said training emphasized safety and minimal cash in registers. Groff, born August 27 1964 in Chambersburg, worked at JCPenney Rite Aid and High’s before becoming assistant manager at the Blue Ridge Summit store. Services are set at 1 30 p m Friday December 23 at the Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home Chambersburg with burial in Norland Cemetery. Memorials to St Paul United Methodist Church.
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Jeremiah David Reynolds
Clayton Warren Faxon
Sabillasville
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Groff
Chambersburg
Sharon Pittman Dinterman
Robert E. Dinterman
Franklin County Area Vocational Technical School
High's
Blue Ridge Summit
Groff
St. Paul United
St. Paul United Methodist Church
E. Queen St
Reynolds
Faxon
Tom Murphy
Murphy
Roberts
Maryland Bar Association
Frederick County Detention Center
Waynesboro
Catoctin High School
Thurmont
Brown Road
Forest School Road
Carrie Harne
Ms. Harne
Clayton
Shorty
Frederick County
Jeremiah Reynolds
Maryland
Earl Page
Page
Clayton Faxon
Horne
William J. Updegraff
Updegraff
Genstar site chosen for MARC station amid rezoning clash
The Montgomery County commission approved commercial zoning on the Genstar site despite planning opposition. MARC station plans move forward after state secretary Lighthizer announced the site selection beating a South Street location. Federal approval and state planning follow, with right of way work through 1996 and construction to begin in early 1997.
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Stern
MD. 85
MD. 355
Scott
Rand Weinberg
Genstar
MARC
Weinberg
Planning Commission
State Transportation
James Lighthizer
South Street
Mass Transit
John Agro
Federal Transit Administration
Bomb explodes at Fulton Street subway station
An explosion occurred as the train sat with doors open at Fulton Street station, injuring riders. Transit Police say a glass jar and flammable liquid were used in a crude device, with unclear intent. An off duty officer and bystanders acted to aid victims.
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Fulton Street
Bratton
Denfield Otto
Mr. Otto
Otto
Michael Ruiz
Anthony Roa
Mr. Leary
Officer Ruiz
Ruiz
Leary
East River
Teens Charged in Maryland Store Robbery and Slaying
Reynolds and Faxon, both 17, are accused in a Maryland store robbery and fatal shooting. They face adult charges in Pennsylvania, with detentions ordered without bond. Allegations describe exchanging a rifle at the scene, a stolen Toyota and car set ablaze, plus later confessions during police interviews.
Candles Light Up Memorial Area In Community Observance
Luminaries and various lot owners spent four hours placing candles at a veterans memorial from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kay Soares and her mother Vivian of Woodsboro helped set up and lit candles later in memory of their brother and son. Volunteers then spent about 30 minutes lighting all candles, creating a glowing scene that drew families and visitors along Route 15 to Daphne's grave and beyond, described as a “little city” alight at night.
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Kay Soares
Vivian
Woodsboro
Veterans Memorial
Jeanne Bussard
Freeman
Thomas
Violet Rutherford
Mr. Freeman
Jeff Freeman
Route 15
Rick
Keri Franzoli
Daphne
Ellen
Death of Gretchen Groff shocks Blue Ridge Summit store
Police say 17 year old Jeremiah Reynolds and another suspect robbed High's Convenience Store in Blue Ridge Summit Pa. The incident tied to a shooting death of clerk Gretchen Groff. Students at Catoctin High described the suspect’s actions and school officials weighed possible disciplinary actions.
Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Frederick Night Raid
Undercover officers from Frederick City Police arrested William Edward Brown II, 27, of Heather Lane, and Stacy Allen Mallory, 25, of Mount Pleasant, at Windsor Garden Apartments on Key Parkway Wednesday night. Brown faces possession with intent to distribute, distribution of crack cocaine, possession, and conspiracy charges. Mallory is charged with resisting arrest and conspiracy to distribute cocaine, with Cpl. Thomas Ledwell leading the investigation.
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Frederick City
Windsor Garden Apartments
Key Parkway
William Edward’ Brown II
Heather Lane
Frederick
Stacy Allen Mallory
Mount Pleasant
Brown
Mallory
Thomas Ledwell
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Jcpenney’s
Crottlestown Road
Rite Aid Corp
Wayne Avenue
Farmers and Merchants Trust Co
Antwerp
East St. Ris
Eae Ree
Cers
Searce Center
Frederick's
Eat & Fert
Hund St
Stone
Freden Mary Ar
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Francis Scott Key Mall
Rieu
Cap
Quality General Auto
Brunswick Citgo
uAmaLe
Gretchen Groff
High’s
Bruce Ralston
Heather Ridge Alternative School
Catoctin
Bruce
Heather Ridge
David Ditch
Earl Miller Jr
Miller
Gettysburg
Mr. Miller
David Marke
Mark Blom
Mr. Blom
Blom
Owiowe
Hammaand
W. 7Th St
Fairview Ctr
Toot
Middletown
Vailey
Hun
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