Poll finds surge in Americans' belief in God and miracles
Pew poll shows 71 percent say they never doubt God and 61 percent believe miracles come from God’s power, up from a decade earlier. Prayer importance rises to 53 percent. meanwhile media figures discuss morality and government, with church leaders urged to demand more of followers.
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Washington
Pew Research Center
Laura Schlessinger
NBC
Meet the Press
United States
New York
Mario Cuomo
Sys
Pew
Deer Swarm Hit Christmas Tree Farms In West Virginia
Holiday deer are devouring evergreen stock on farms across West Virginia as a poor acorn crop drives hungry deer into choose and cut lots. Growers report hundreds of trees chewed and anticipate losses as deer rub antlers and nibble seedlings, with statewide deer numbers estimated near one million.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
Larry Wilker
Griffithsville
Wind-up toys and vintage games drew buyers at Taneytown shops
Mr. Stein discussed wind-up toys used in school and the changing appeal of novelties since the 1930s. Prices ranged from 245 to 375 dollars for items like a three wheeler and a Ferris wheel while dealers in Taneytown offered rare 30s toys, including Schoenhut Humpty Dumpty Circus for 6000 dollars, with owners noting only the right buyer would pay for such pieces.
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Stein
Mr. Stein
Mr Stein
Linda Bile
Taneytown Antique
Taneytown
Tinker VS
Jim Fogle
Come Saturday Morning Antiques
Schoenhut
Mr. Fogle
Beanie Baby Hobby Grows on Mrs Long Family Tree
Mrs Long, a registered nurse, gathers Beanie Babies to fill gaps in each other's collections. She recalls paying 30 dollars for Tank the armadillo and notes prices range from 4.95 dollars upward. As the toys retire, they grow rarer and pricier, and she only buys from TV. The Longs also keep a second Christmas tree with traditional ornaments.
Deer Park Looks to Water Supply Despite Missed Boiling Spring Chance
Local officials discuss an underground reservoir project with hydrological studies suggesting ample water. A town legend recalls Deer Park’s missed chance to buy Boiling Spring from B&O, an opportunity valued between 500 and 26000 dollars that could have made the town wealthy.
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Largin
Hinebaugh
B&o
Deer Park
Persistence Needed to Stop Stadium Says Community
Whittier leaders urge organized determination to overcome apathy and discouragement. They stress one vote can matter and urge residents to act rather than retreat. A cited plan describes steady effort as the key to stopping the stadium project.
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Dernoga
Cernoga
Wastler Carolyn Welker and family obituary
Carolyn Welker Wastler of Annapolis and Frederick residents Carolyn and four children plus many relatives are noted. Preceded by sisters Lilian Kessler and Jean Frock. Visitation 6 to 9 pm Monday and Tuesday at Keeney Basford Frederick. Service noon Wednesday at Brook Hill United Methodist Church. Burial private. Memorials to Brook Hill Church.
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Carolyn Welker
Annapolis
Keeney and Basford Funeral Home
E. Church St. Frederick
Brook Hill United Methodist Church
Yellow Springs
Conrad 0. Link
Indian Springs Road
Frederick
Walkersville fights plan to rezone farm for development
Walkersville officials join the 103-29 limited partnership in appealing a Circuit Court ruling on rezoning the Nicodemus farm off Md. 194. If accepted, a three judge panel at the Maryland Court of Special Appeals would hear the case amid complaints of inadequate water sewer roads and schools to support 370 plus single family homes on 224 acres.
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Walkersville
Burgess John Thompson Jr
Thompson
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
MD. 194
Woodsboro
G. Randall Whittenberger
Limited Partnership
Whittenberger
Nicodemus
Roderick
Baudge Gyer
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