Gunmen ambush Maryland students in Guatemala raid
Gunmen intercept a bus carrying 16 American students and staff on a Guatemalan highway near Santa Lucia Cotzalmalguapa. They rob all, rape five, and force the group into a sugar cane field during a 90 minute assault. two suspects, ages 37 and 24, are in custody.
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Guatemala City
St. Mary’s College
Maryland
Santa Lucia
Cotzalmalguapa
National Police
Associated Press
Torre Meringolo
C Wickless former Woodsboro mayor dies at 87
C Carroll Wickless of 1 S Main St Woodsboro died Sunday January 18 at Northampton Manor Nursing Home Frederick. He was 87 born December 15 1910 in Frederick County son of Charles A Wickless and Mary Riddlemoser Wickless husband of Annabelle Smith Wickless for 64 years. He worked 39 years for Potomac Edison Co retiring in 1975 and was a former president of the Glade Valley.
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Woodsboro
C. Carroll Wickless
Northampton Manor
Frederick
Frederick County
Charles A
Mary Riddlemoser Wickless
Annabelle Smith Wickless
Wickless
Potomac Edison Co
Glade Valley
Fredencn News-Post Publishes Daily Recycled Paper Note
The Fredencn News-Post states its edition is printed daily on 100 percent recycled paper and emphasizes its recyclable nature.
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Fredencn News- Post
Police plunge for charity at Polar Bear event in Maryland
About 800 police officers and supporters gathered at Sandy Point State Park to raise funds for Maryland Special Olympics during the second annual Polar Bear Plunge. Water near freezing and air temperatures in the 40s did not deter volunteers, contributing to roughly $100,000 raised. Frederick participants included Sgt David Kloos and Trooper Ramona George, who helped their unit reach their substantial totals.
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Annapolis
Sandy Point State Park
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Frederick
David Kloos
Miriam Weinstein
Ramona George
Sgt Kloos
Brendan
Kimberly Durham
Kaylin Kloos
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr at Mount St. Marys College
Mount St. Marys College students and staff celebrated Dr. King’s life and faith on Sunday at the Frederick Asbury United Methodist Church. Jim Lucas performed readings and hymns and poetry reflected King’s nonviolence, civil rights legacy, and religious devotion.
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Emmitsburg
Martin Luther King Jr
United States
Mount St. Mary’s College
Slap Lawrence Darrus King
Martin Luther King
Frederick Asbury United Methodist Church
Jim Lucas
Dr King
America
Lucas
Dr. King
King memorial service quotes stress Christian love
At Asbury United Methodist Church in Memphis a Sunday service honored Martin Luther King Jr. with quotes chosen by Jairus King a 17 year old Frederick High School senior NAACP Youth Council members attended the service highlighting Kings Christianity. The youths stressed nonviolence and Christian method urging love over bitterness. Cherise Leeks and others noted risks of violence had King led with guns.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Memphis
Dr. King
Jairus King
Jairus
Frederick High School
King
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Asbury United Methodist Church
Naacp Youth Counc
Dr King
Cherise Leeks
Asbury Supremes
Frederick Asbury United Methodist Church
Martin Luther King
Sunday
Winston Crews
Alyson Grant
Claudette Talley
Renee Gilliard
Shyla Palm
Rachel Smedley
Lori Sewell
Chrissy Munson
Endya Palm
Library marks 60th anniversary with Key reenactment
About 50 people attended C. Burr Artz Library celebration for its 60th anniversary in Frederick County. Alan Gephardt performed as Francis Scott Key and Ray Owen sang Hats Off to America while Jeannette Johnson taped the act. Payton Reid attended with his mother. The audience asked Key about his 11 children and his brother in law. Paul Gordon presented a 250th anniversary pin and urged rededication of a local monument on Aug 8. Janis Hoffman attended with daughter Casey hoping for inspiration.
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C. Burr Artz
Frederick County
Francis Scott Key
Ms. Johnson
Payton Reid
Key
Paul Gordon
Janis Hoffman
Casey
County History in Frederick 250th Anniversary Feature
An editor’s note introduces a series on Frederick County’s history as the county marks its 250th anniversary this year. The piece previews exploration of local events, notable figures, and archival milestones shaping the region over centuries.
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Frederick County
History in Frederick County Reveals Hidden National Roles
Archaeology and local sites in Frederick County illuminate the nation’s story from colonial times through World War II. Francis Scott Key’s grave and Mount Olivet Cemetery mark historic entries while Bowman Farm Road and Monocacy hint at buried clues.
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Frederick County
Francis Scott Key
Mount Olivet
Bowman Farm Road
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Alan Gephardt
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