Flu outbreak hits western Maryland hospitals
In Hagerstown Maryland doctors report a influenza A outbreak in Western Maryland with Washington County Hospital canceling elective surgeries. Clinicians say 20 to 30 patients daily seek flu care as the virus causes fever aches and weakness. Vaccination and early antiviral treatment may reduce complications and death.
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Washington County Hospital
Ray Grahe
Western Maryland Health System
Robert Manasse
Cumberland
John N. Casto
Casto
Caption correction in Wednesday edition misidentified Goodwin
The Wednesday edition caption misidentified Christian Goodwin as Christina Pastour. The correction clarifies the subject as Christian Goodwin and notes the error in the previous label.
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Christian Goodwin
Christina Pastour
Maryland Lotteries Drawn Thursday Night and Afternoon
Baltimore AP reports Thursday results for Maryland lotteries. Night drawings: Pick 3 5 7 0, Pick 4 6 5 7, Cash in Hand 15 16 20 21 24 26 27. Afternoon drawings: Pick 3 5 7 3, Pick 4 2 6 6 2.
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Money theft inquiry begins in Hunt Valley article
In Hunt Valley Maryland an inquiry looks into missing funds at the Maryland chapter of a national MS society group. The chapter faced an audit revealing a deficit and leadership changes including the departure of longtime local president Dori DiVenti. The organization still supports about 3,700 Maryland residents with multiple sclerosis and plans a Dinner of Champions fundraiser at Martin’s West despite the financial setback.
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Montgomery Counties
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Man jailed for violating probation in arson case
Ronald L. Hahn Jr. of Rocky Ridge, convicted in 1996 of second degree arson for a storage shed fire, is back in jail for probation violation. Circuit Court Judge Julie Stevenson set bail at 100000 dollars after Hahn missed restitution payments and was arrested for driving under the influence. In a separate case, a juvenile accused of a February 3 attempted armed robbery was sent to Alfred D. Noyes Youth Detention Center for up to 30 days. George Gudman was charged with attempted robbery and second degree assault. he is on probation for first degree burglary.
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Julie Stevenson
Ronald L. Hahn Jr
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Motter Station Road
Franklin M. Williams
Shelly McVicker
Frederick
Alfred D. Noyes
Rockville
George Gudman
Frederick and State Forecasts Sketch Weekend Chill and Snow Possible
Frederick forecast shows tonight mostly cloudy with a few flurries, lows in mid to upper 20s, and Saturday partly sunny with highs around 40. State forecast adds chances of rain and snow in the southeast, flurries elsewhere, with lows in the 20s to 30s and Saturday highs in the 40s, then a Sunday mix of sun and flurries, and a cool pattern through Tuesday.
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Weekend snow likely as temperatures drop nationwide
National Weather Service forecasts cold weekend with mixed precipitation. Today cloudy with rain likely then snow toward morning. highs in the low 40s and lows in the 30s. Saturday may start with snow then clearing, highs in the upper 30s. Sunday partly sunny and blustery with flurries, highs in the lower 30s. Monday mostly sunny, highs in the low 30s. Tuesday clouds increase, highs in the 30s.
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Police drug arrests in two Frederick incidents
Police say undercover officers arrested three men in two separate drug cases late Thursday and early today. Joseph Balgar, 21, of New York City, faces multiple cocaine charges along with a false name during arrest. Wendell Gibbs, 28, of Frederick, is charged with possessing cocaine. Eric Lyles, 27, of Damascus, is charged with possessing cocaine littering and resisting arrest after tossing bags of cocaine and fleeing. All three were awaiting bail.
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Stormy Carolinas and widespread winter weather across the nation
The weather synopsis reports light snow moving into the northern Plains with possible rain across the Great Lakes. Snow accumulations of several inches are forecast from central Missouri into the Appalachians above 2,000 feet. Rain and thunderstorms possible from North Carolina to Florida. Up to 8 inches in higher elevations, with snow in the Bitterroot and Wasatch. Laughlin, Texas hits 88 degrees as the hot spot.
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Insurers threaten to quit Medicaid in Maryland
Insurers managing Maryland the Medicaid program threaten to withdraw if the state recoups 44 million in overpayments since July. Helix Family Choice Priority Partners United Healthcare may also leave as officials faced overpayments estimated at five million monthly. Health secretary proposes reducing monthly payments to sixty four million and recouping the 44 million over the current fiscal year. Lawmakers fear service losses if companies quit and weigh cutbacks to funds and terms.
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Medicaid For Free State Health Plan
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Maryland
Delores Kelley
Baltimore
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Baltimore Woman Sentenced After Testimony in Home Case
Circuit Court Judge Mary Ann Stepler sentenced Riley to eight cars in the Division of Corrections with suspension and placed her on three years of supervised probation. Riley must pay 2800 in restitution and stay away from the homeowner and related parties.
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Riley
Thurmont
Mary Ann Stepler
Division of Corrections
Frederick
Frederick County
Brian Staub
Bill would ease filing of liens by subcontractors
Senate bill SB 243 sponsored by Sen. Timothy Ferguson aims to lower the burden of proof for subcontractors in certain hearings so they can file liens more easily against homeowners. The proposal is backed by the Maryland State Builders Association.
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Annapolis
Timothy Ferguson
Frederick Carroll
Maryland State Builders Association
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