Psychiatrists split on Aron criminal responsibility in murder for hire case
In Rockville courtroom two doctors presented opposing views on Ruthann Aron's criminal responsibility after her arrest on murder for hire charges. Dr Kevin Richards testified she was criminally responsible, citing tape recordings and evaluated personality disorders. Dr Michael Spodak maintained she was not criminally responsible, citing bipolar illness, organic brain issues, and a detached demeanor on tapes.
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Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center
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Perkins
Michael K. Spodak
Crime tops worry in Maryland survey
Baltimore AP Marylanders rate crime as the state's top worry in a University of Baltimore study of 815 residents. Education jobs and welfare-to-work follow as high priorities. Sixty three percent say the state is on the right track. Seventy seven percent back higher high school graduation standards. Growth controls and school crowding also draw support. Bay area protection from development leads growth measures.
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Walkersville WHS Academic Team Wins TV playoff to reach semis
Walkersville High School academic team led by Walter Dodson Sarah Dolan and Katie Newcomb defeated Gilman School and Southern High School in a tight playoff on Saturday earning 465 points to 460 and 350 respectively. The win secures a May 16 semifinal and a April 25 air date on WJZ Channel 13.
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Frederick school cabling projects get federal E-Rate boost
Frederick County Public Schools won approval for 642,359 in five school cabling projects plus 58,166 at Whittier Elementary to piggyback on a state contract. FCC E-Rate aims to reimburse about 43 percent of eligible costs, offsetting expenses by up to 298,000 from a Maryland schools grant. Fiber Plus of Jessup to perform work. The district expects total costs to rise about 200,000 but offset by the grants and E-Rate.
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Man bites dogsparking sheriff debate and charges
Deputies say Mr Shuff resisted, grabbed Eno, and knocked down officers prompting pepper spray. A second dog joined in the struggle as Shuff fled toward his home near the business. He faces multiple counts including assault, animal cruelty, false imprisonment, and property damage. He was treated for bites and committed to a psychiatric facility.
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Web site shifts newsroom into digital age for county paper
The News-Post Internet division of Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Co expands a site from basic services to searchable archives 50 000 monthly database searches and electronic post cards. Visitors can access AP links Maryland High School Mail and Roy Meachum columns while future plans add county anniversary pages and more feedback driven features.
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Emmitsburg Faces Added School Costs and Space Limits
Emmitsburg must absorb 8.65 teachers from 160 plus students shifting to the town, with Emmitsburg Elementary gaining an assistant principal two aides and two custodians. The plan adds about $459,730 in annual costs and a 24,000 square foot addition plus a 1,100 square foot renovation totaling roughly $3.7 million. Thurmont Middle may be better for expansion, costing about $2.4 million in long-range plans.
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Emmitsburg
Thurmont Middle
Scout earns Eagle after planting wetlands trees segment
Scout es gray twigs and dogwoods to reestablish a wetland area. He studied environmental science to choose tree types. Tree Land Foundation supplied the trees. Bob Martin and Charlie Kline run the foundation and asked Mr. O'Brien to work on the land segment. O'Brien will receive his Eagle badge after completing the project.
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Dealer accused of forging JFK papers
A document dealer in Fairfield, Connecticut, was arrested on charges of forging papers linked to an affair between President Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe. Lawrence Cusack III is accused of mail and wire fraud, selling purported Kennedy and Monroe documents to investors for up to 7 million dollars. Authorities say he admitted forging items and supplied material used by Seymour Hersh before its authenticity was questioned. He faces up to five years in prison and 250 thousand dollars in fines. bond was set at 2.5 million with home detention and electronic monitoring.
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Fairfield
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Henry B. Pitman
Kennedy memorabilia sale sparks family demand for return
John F Kennedy Jr and Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg urged the return of many items slated for auction in Manhattan this week. They said the artifacts, some historically significant and personally owned, were intended for the JFK Library or family custody after their father’s death.
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Rosemont Meeting Tackles Pay and Speeding in Rosemont
Rosemont residents and officials discussed deputy salaries in St. Mary’s County, citing $32,000 starting pay and safety concerns. Sgt. Tom Winebrenner noted 210 citations issued last year as speeding remained a habit. Neighbors urged community help, road funding challenges, and a broader road show tied to the county’s 250th anniversary.
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Jim Hagy
Terry Rhoderick
Sue Ann Yingling
St. Mary’s County
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Walt Freeman
Rosemont Drive
Freeman
Nona Hogan
Maryland Budget Highlights Include Aid to Food Pantries and Law Enforcement
Governor proposes programs in Caroline Garrett and Montgomery counties allocating 500000 for food pantries shelters and soup kitchens in Baltimore and 23 counties. 250000 for 19 additional Natural Resources Police officers. 220000 to hire six investigators for the Maryland Insurance Administration health insurance complaints. 213000 to the Council for Economic and Business Opportunity to assist minority owned businesses in growth sectors.
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Garrett
Montgomery
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Council For Economic and Business Opportunity
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