Gag Order Seals Indictments During Bond Review Hearing
Four defendants faced gag orders as Judge Dwyer barred all parties from comment to the press while reviewing bond. Assistant prosecutors discussed new indictments and delays in distributing written copies, as relatives and lawyers observed a subdued, highly secure courtroom scene.
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Garris Sentencing Reflections In Courtroom Tragedy
In a somber courtroom Judge Howe heard Carl Garris described as unremorseful after a deadly act that left a widow and 8 year old son. Edwards, the victim’s family, spoke of loss and coping as Mrs. Edwards sobbed nearby. Assistant State Attorney Ann Brobst called Garris’ two page letter a Clockwork Orange style missive and asked for sealing after noting missed opportunities to apologize.
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Ann Brobst
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Howard Cardin
Edwards
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Steve Garris
Bomb scare prompts downtown Seattle evacuation
An old gray pickup marked with a heart sculpture and the word bomb led to a nine block evacuation during a morning rush in downtown Seattle. Witnesses misread the act as guerrilla art when Jason Sprinkle vandalized the truck, deflating its tires before leaving. Sprinkle later claimed it was art protesting a street reopening.
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Jason Sprinkle
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Myersville Fire Co. revives homecoming carnival fund drive
Carnival events resume in Myersville with M&M Amusements providing seven adult rides and five children's rides, twelve vendors, five carnival games, bingo, and a parade slated for Thursday. Gates open 6 to 10 p m today through Thursday, extended to 11 p m Friday and 4 to 11 p m Saturday, with road closures to Main Street for the parade.
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Watkins
M&m Amusements
Barstow
Maryland
Main Street
Canada Hill Road
Church Hill Road
Cedar Street
Brethren Church Road
Ultralight Crash Sparks Debate on Aero Limits and FAA Rules
Witnesses described an ultralight performing aerobatics at 1000 to 1500 feet before the craft crashed. Investigators noted possible parachute malfunction or excessive descent rate. Experts warned ultralights are designed for straight flight and risk structural failure under aerobatics, while FAA oversight remains limited.
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Tfc
John Wimmer
Harrison
Gunnarson
Mr. Gunnarson
Th. Wimmer
Th. Lange
FAA
United States
Metro outlines safety steps after January train crash
Washington Metro officials briefed federal safety officials on measures since the fatal Jane crash at Shady Grove station. Improvements include outdoor track speed limit to 49 mph in bad weather, a software brake upgrade, and reduced speeds at overruns prone stations as the NTSB docket opens.
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Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Richard Lauby
National Transportation Safety Board
Federal Agency
Jane
Darel Callands
Shady Grove
Metro Board
Ellen Bozman
Arlington
Transit Agency
NTSB
Bozman
Clerk’s Store Keeps Laughter Amid Late Fees and Robbery
Ann Howard runs a video rental shop that employs humorous narration for her husband while juggling a vast computer backed system tracking customers, late fees, and movie locations. The West Point Plaza store faced a break-in that destroyed a wall and stole films and sports cards, yet Howard emphasizes people, family, and community as she balances work, single days off, and grandchildren.
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Mrs. Howard
Senate president’s son secure state parole post
Thomas V. Miller TI Jr, 29, was named to Maryland Parole Commission at $56 000 a year by Bishop Robinson secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Robinson said Miller’s credentials include law degree and public defender experience and that the Senate president had no involvement. Senate approval is required.
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State Senate
Maryland Parole Commission
Thomas V. Miller TI
Bishop Robinson
State Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
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