Dorsey on legacy and changes in county justice system
In an interview, former Frederick County official recounts reforms under his tenure, from creating the Narcotics Task Force and specialized units to modernizing evidence gathering and crime scene work. He stresses collaboration with police, evolving constitutional challenges, and a shift from Warren era uncertainty to specialized policing. He plans to retire with pension dignity and misses the colleagues and pressure of public service.
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Frederick County
Dorsey
Warren Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Earl Warren
Criminal Justice Council
Public Defender's Office
Mr. Dorsey
Public Defender’s Office
Defense Bar
Public Defender
Funeral services for Anna Rhinecker in Mount Airy
Funeral services for Mrs Anna Virginia Rhinecker of Mount Airy, who died Saturday December 24, were held Wednesday December 28 at Barrier- Queen Funeral Home Winfield. The Rev Wallace A Lusk officiated. Grandsons Kendall Fleming Mike Gue Will Gue Jeff Fleming Ben Gue and Robert Fritz served as bearers. Interment followed at Poplar Springs Cemetery. She was the widow of John Franklin Hartman and Edgar A Rhinecker.
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Anna Virginia Rhinecker
Mount Airy
Barrier- Queen
Winfield
Wallace A. Lusk
Full Gospel Pentecostal Church
Kendall Fleming
Mike Gue
Will Gue
Jeff Fleming
Ben Gue
Robert Fritz
Poplar Springs
Double-decker buses crash near Trafalgar Square
Two double decker buses collided in London trapping several passengers and sending 14 to hospital. No serious injuries reported as most passengers walked away. Authorities said the crash occurred near Trafalgar Square.
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London
Trafalgar Square
Postal rush as new rate stamps roll out nationwide
Postmasters report growing use of interim 3 cent and 32 cent make up stamps ahead of January 1 rate changes. Two billion blue dove G-rate stamps go on sale December 22, with 16 billion 32 cent make up stamps and 500 million 20 cent postcards stamps also distributed. Old rates apply for mail dropped before 8 p.m. Saturday, while January 1 mail requires 32 cents. some offices may grant brief grace due to holiday closures.
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Frederick County
Joe Ferguson
New Market Post Office
U.S
Postal Rate Commission
Bill Brown
Postal Service
United States
Jullian Biggers
Frederick
Local bulletin board user helped after teen suicide threat
ADS in Frederick notes a mother of five was jolted by a recent incident on the computer bulletin board. Her husband, Kimm Beltz, lauded the personal connection despite impersonal technology. She recalled two prior cases of death by own action discussions and urged a teen support service on the board.
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Frederick
Kimm Beltz
Beltz
Freshmen Delegates Get Committee Assignments in Budget
Freshmen David Brinkley and Louise Snodgrass will join the House Commerce and Government Matters Committee, aimed at state mandates on local governments and correcting election law issues from the recent governor's race. Tim Ferguson, a freshman senator, will sit on the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee to push for tougher criminal laws.
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David Brinkley
Louise Snodgrass
House
Snodgrass
Annapolis
Tim Ferguson
Senate
Ferguson
Abortion foes pledge fierce rally for unborn rights
A group of abortion opponents vows to intensify activism in defense of what they call the rights of the unborn, planning public events and outreach to mobilize supporters. They urge lawmakers to restrict access and emphasize moral concerns in policy debates.
Maryland Loses More Residents Than It Gains in 1994
Maryland saw 4,000 more residents leaving than entering in 1994 as Census Bureau revisions show a trend linked to scarce high paying jobs. Despite crossing 5 million population in July, net out-migration continues while Virginia and Delaware gain, and DC records a large loss.
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Baltimore
Maryland
U.S. Census Bureau
Census Bureau
Michael Conte
University of Baltimore
Conte
District of Columbia
South Atlantic
Virginia
Delaware
Middle Atlantic
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Melanie Fringer
Jessup
Edna Mack
Baltimore Storage Co
North Korea Crisis Talks Focus on Pilot Release
Officials downplayed threats of retaliation while noting the helicopter entered North Korean territory due to navigational errors. Lawmakers and Secretary of State Warren Christopher warned delaying pilot release could jeopardize a $4 billion aid deal tied to North Korea halting its nuclear program. Senator Lugar criticized North Korea's statement as a Cold War tactic. The timing of the statement amid high level talks remained unclear.
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Warren Christoper
North Korea
Richard Lugar
Indiana
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Fox TV
CWO Hall
United States
Sugar
Hubbard
Maryland Tax Forms Update Focuses on Local Rates and E Filing
Maryland counties Queen Annes St Marys Somerset and Wicomico raise local income tax rates in the state form. The booklet adds a local tax rate worksheet and a standard deduction calculator. It notes new adoption and child care deduction amounts and promotes electronic filing to speed federal refunds and state refunds. Help lines include 1 800 MD TAXES 1 800 218 8160 and 1 800 829 1040.
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Maryland
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