Local homes glow with Christmas light displays this season
Neighborhood decorations spread across Rocky Ridge Amber Meadows and Fountain School Road as families begin lighting in late November. Ronald Hahn begins in October, adding candy canes, nativity scenes and a star while planning next year. George Morgan and Darlene increase installations yearly, with lights visible from major roads and a festive, free flowing style on their homes.
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Rocky Ridge
Motter Station Road
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Aachen
George and
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Carriage Court
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Woman bound body found in Frederick woods
A partially decomposed young female was found bound at the feet under a tarp in Frederick by two men digging for old cans in woods behind the Southern States building on East South Street. Police say it appears to be a homicide based on scene evidence.
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South Frederick
Frederick
Tam Chase
Lt. Chase
Southern States
East South Street
Peru rebels free 225 hostages in Christmas gesture
Leftist Tupac Amaru rebels released 225 hostages from the Japanese ambassador’s residence in Lima, calling it a Christmas gesture. About 140 captives remain, including seven Americans believed freed. U.S. officials welcomed the move while urging full release.
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Peru
Tupac Amaru
Aaxomubol muvGit Uiliull
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U.S. Agency For International Develop
Ment
Washington
White House
Mike McCurry
Clinton
United States
Fujimori
Acre Way
Mesu
LA Ruce
McCurry
Red Cross
Tokyo
Ethics panel to rule on Gingrich by Jan seven
Washington AP report says House ethics chair Rep. Nancy Johnson hopes the eight member panel can act on the Gingrich violations before the January 7 session when his re-election as presiding officer is to be decided. The subcommittee accuses him of misusing tax exempt groups to fund a college course and workshops and of giving false earlier responses. Johnson declines to pledge a quick outcome and notes holidays complicate timing.
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House Ethics Committee
Newt Gingrich
Nancy Johnson
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Har Nonal
House
105Th Congress
Gingrich
Ms. Johnson
Mr. Gingrich
Civic leader Ross V. Smith Sr. dies in Thurmont
Ross V. Smith Sr. 88, a Thurmont businessman and Frederick County civic leader, died at home Saturday. He served 16 years on the Frederick County Board of Education and seven years on the State Board of Education, plus a one year Thurmont Town Board term. He directed the Thurmont Bank for 22 years, including six as chairman, and in earlier years taught agriculture at Thurmont and Emmitsburg high schools. A 1979 University of Maryland graduate.
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Frederick County
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
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Animal lovers ready to help when pets need new home
In Frederick County, residents like Helenmarie Hofman and Lynn Halpern run rescue efforts to rehome pets. Volunteers provide sanctuary for farm animals on five acres, build space for more animals, and emphasize careful matching, home checks, and follow ups to prevent returns.
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Wheaton
Ms. Hofman
Frederick County
Len
Lynn Halpern
Dave Welch
Frederick
Halpern
Ms. Halpern
Mr. Welch
Lange
Bob Brehi
Gas prices rise in Maryland versus last year
Maryland motorists face nearly 20 cent December rise from a year earlier and a two cent uptick from last month. AAA survey of 30 Maryland stations shows regular self serve at 1.30 dollars a gallon, up from 1.11 in 1995, with impact on driving, per station owner Greg Schindel.
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American Automobile Association
AAA
Greg Schindel
Amoco
Salisbury
Michael Shanahan
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