MARC Engineer in Fatal Crash Under Scrutiny
Investigators focus on engineer Richard Orr who died in a fiery crash after the MARC train sped past a caution signal near Kensington Maryland. Officials cite possible removal of a nearby warning signal as a contributing factor and note no mechanical failures. The National Transportation Safety Board plans interviews and tests as it weighs whether a second signal would have aided safety.
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Silver Spring
Amtrak
Richard Orr
Washington
National Transportation Safety Board
Orr
Maryland Rail
MARC
Safety Board
John Goglia
Gators
Goglia
Kensington
Frederick residents reject Maryland stadium plans at meeting
An angry crowd at Winchester Hall opposed a $200 million Baltimore stadium for the former Cleveland Browns and state funding for a Redskins stadium in Landover. Speakers faced ridicule as they argued the economic benefits are uncertain and funds would be better spent on Frederick County schools and infrastructure.
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Winchester Hall
Maryland
Baltimore
Cleveland Browns
Washington Redskins
Landover
Sue Hecht
D-Frederick
Randall Medd
Middletown
Maryland Stadium Authority
Bruce Hoffman
Hoffman
Rick Young
Frederick County
Emil Maynard
Frederick High School
Monrovia
Marti Seraphin
County
David Rak
Washington
John Porcari
Redskins
Prince George’s County
Frederick man among those killed in MARC train crash
Frederick resident James Quillen, 53, who worked 30 years for CSX and volunteered with Boy Scouts, died in the Friday collision with Amtrak's Capitol Limited. Quillen, an assistant conductor on the MARC Brunswick to Washington train, leaves behind his wife Betty and son Robert. Neighbors describe him as giving and involved with Troop 792 and scouting camps.
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Frederick
CSX Railroad
Boy Scouts
Capitol Limited
Amtrak
James Quillen
Hames Court
MARC
Brunswick
Washington, D.C
Mr. Quillen
Robert
Betty
Quillen
William Nay
Francis Scott Key
Boy Scouts of America
MARC resumes Brunswick line service after collision repairs
MARC commuter rail on the Brunswick line resumed service today after track repairs met Federal Railroad Administration standards. Services run on a holiday schedule for Presidents Day with MARC schedule information via 1-800-325-RAIL and passenger information lines for details on those involved in the accident.
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MARC
Brunswick Line
CSX Transportation
Federal Railroad Administration
Busy woman Earlene Thornton shines as community leader
In a Black History Month feature, Nancy Luse profiles Earlene Thornton, a newspaper editor, educator, and volunteer who balances wife and mother duties with civic work. She emphasizes that good citizenship means more than routine tasks and shows a passion for lists, reading, and serving others.
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Nancy Luse
News-Post
Earlene Thornton
Frederick woman’s six years as vice president and activist work
A Frederick resident since 1972 from upstate New York, Mrs. Thornton aimed to empower Black women through community involvement. Her high profile presence and behind the scenes efforts included six years in a vice president role and ongoing service for positive change.
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Frederick
Upstate
New York
Mrs Julia Sittner 104 Dies in Frederick
Mrs Julia Elizabeth Sittner 104 of Wormans Mill Frederick died Saturday February 17 at Meridian Nursing Center Frederick. Born July 23 1891 in Cobleskill NY to John and Elizabeth Riggins she was wife of the late Frank H Sittner. She lived in Schenectady and Bowie before moving to Frederick in 1991 to live with her daughter. Surviving is daughter Jeanette F Coonley and her husband Kenneth.
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Julia Elizabeth Sittner
Wormans Mill
Frederick
Meridian Nursing Center
Frank H. Sittner
Cobleskill
N.Y
John and
Elizabeth Fitzgerald Riggins
Sittner
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Schenectady
Frederick Youth Services Director Fired for Cause
Frederick city officials announced the firing of Darryl Whiten, 32, who has led the Youth Services Department for five years. Mayor James Grimes cited “discharge for cause” after multiple meetings with aldermen and a consultant, while Alderman Joseph Baldi confirmed the dismissal. The mayor declined to disclose details, stating the action was necessary to protect the city. Whiten did not resign. Grimes said the final decision followed executive sessions and a planned discussion with Whiten.
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Frederick
Darryl Whiten
Frederick City
James Grimes
Grimes
Whiten
Joseph Baldi
Darryl
Jarrett Wins Daytona 500 Ahead of Earnhardt Again
Jarrett held off Earnhardt on Sunday to capture NASCARs Daytona 500 for the second time in years.
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Jarrett
Earnhardt
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Krista Glielmi
Maryland Mass Transit Administration
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Brunswick and Camden Lines
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Julia Sittner
Youth Services
Julia Robb
Inside the News
Frederick News. Post
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