Former Hood professor accuses deputy of intimidation
Dr. Margery Elfin, Hood College political science professor, says a Frederick County sheriff's deputy bullied her during a May 1995 traffic stop on U.S. 15. She describes an unmarked car, hostile questioning, and aggressive demands as she attempted to explain her speed was to avoid the deputy.
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Margery Elfin
Hood College
Sheriff's
Elfin
Dr. Elfin
District
Frederick couple wed amid ADA anniversary celebration
Benita Gold and Arnold Slater, both disabled, married at Ceresville Mansion to honor the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act signed July 26, 1990. The couple say the law represents a reprieve from discrimination for the disabled community and a unifying national milestone.
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Arnold
Benita Slater
Ceresville Mansion
Ceresville
Frederick
Benita Gold
Arnold Slater
Old Computers Live On in Yard Sale and Above
Barbara and Bobby Cline offer an Amiga 35 and Tandy 1000 SE for 30 and 35 dollars at a weekend yard sale. They argue older models still work and could benefit schools or charities if not bought, while others salvage parts and warn against discarding usable machines.
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Barbara
Bobby Cline
Cline
Clines
Ray Stone
Sndi Computers
History of Fort Detrick in Frederick County
Fort Detrick began in 1931 as Detrick Field a training ground for the 104th Aero Squadron of the Maryland National Guard. It grew into Frederick County s largest employer and drew national attention rivaling Camp David as a focal point in local history.
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Detrick Field
104Th Aero Squadron
Maryland National Guard
Fort Detrick
Frederick County
Camp David
Fort Detrick historian highlights local ties in legacy
Norm Covert, Fort Detrick’s former historian and author of Cutting Edge, notes the fort’s deep Frederick County roots. The history recounts natives or longtime residents shaping the base, with soldiers marrying Hood College graduates and returning for reunions. An aviation link from 1911 ties Camp Myer to the air history here.
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Norm Covert
Fort Detrick
Maryland
Frederick
Frederick County
Hood College
Covert
Wilbur Wright
Camp Myer
Detrick
Brunswick river race yields quirky boats and bold entrants
Clyde Spurlock and son Mike entered two homemade crafts in Brunswick's 10th annual river race. The Titanic fiberglass tub sank during testing after care from Dave Hahn, while Jaws 5 featured a shark motif and sheet metal build. Spurlock, 60, has reportedly entered at least 20 boats in prior races.
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Don Griffith
Brunswick
Vicky Spurlock
Rawson
W.va
City of
C&o Canal
Mr. Griffith
Ms. Spaxlock
Jaws V
Clyde Spurlock
Potomac
Dave Hahn
Mike Spurlock
Mr. Spurlock
Night double tragedy hits Frederick County family
Frederick County family faces two losses after a dairy barn fire at 1:42 a.m. destroys the Burall dairy barn. Their grandson Wayne Burall Jr. was critically injured in a related traffic incident. The Maryland State Fire Marshal investigates the fire amid theft suspicions involving stolen all terrain vehicles.
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Monrovia
Frederick County
Jesse
Catherine Burall
Wayne Burall
Burall
Maryland
Wayne
Hickory Plains
Fingerboard Road
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