MSP speeding check ends in drug charges in Frederick County
Maryland State Police say a narcotics dog alerted on a 1975 Chevrolet stopped for speeding on Md. 85 near Md 355 about 2:15 am Thursday. James Simmons 19 of Gaithersburg and David Retherford 18 with no fixed address were charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and released without bail.
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Tax plan tweaks raise rates and cut meal deduction
The bill would raise the corporate tax rate from 34 to 35 percent above $10 million and limit deductions. It halves the meal and entertainment deduction from 80 to 50 percent. A permanent credit for increased research spending would go forward, while a $25,000 machinery write off for small businesses replaces the current $10,000. Farmers win partial diesel energy tax relief but lose exemptions for methanol and ethanol fuels.
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Kerron Leads District Students Toward Washington Meeting
Kerron a member of Industry Council funds keep students in school and tuition aid. She mentors with the school's minority experience club and plans a statewide gathering with minority business leaders in Washington. A governor's award honored one student per county Thursday.
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City mayor announces plans to move on after ousting rival
Aldermen react to mayor Jim Gordon's radio announcement that he will not pursue duties he no longer regards as central. Kreissig, Lee, and Baker comment on expected moves and past pact with Paul Grimes as rumors swirl about future leadership changes.
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Three men charged in Frederick drug arrests
Frederick police arrested Dennis J. Oram 44 Robert L. Speak 29 and Ralph D. Saah 30 after two suspected drug sales near John Hanson Apartments. Oram faced possession of drugs charges, Speak possession of drugs and paraphernalia, and Saah possession of drugs. A film canister with suspected drugs was found in the vehicle.
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Frederick City
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Robert L. Speak
Shields Drive
Frederick County
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Waverley Gardens
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Mayor Gordon Faces Mixed Review After Long Tenure
Mayor Gordon touts achievements from airport fixes to a new Youth Center while minimizing controversy. He cites open meetings and a redesigned city government but acknowledges public corruption linked to Bal Menon and omits details on police bargaining and Rainbow Restaurant raid fallout. Residents show mixed views on his communication skills and legacy.
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Menon
Ronald Young
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Community rallies after brutal mauling leaves Gillian Wasley scarred
Gillian Wasley, critically injured in a dog attack, faces long recovery with 35 hours of surgery. Her mother credits the community for support, notes medical need for future plastic work and a wig funded by donors. The rottweilers were destroyed by Frederick County deputies the same day.
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Mine blast in South Africa kills at least 45 miners
An explosion caused by methane gas tore through a coal mine in Johannesburg, despite its safety record, killing at least 45 miners and leaving eight missing. In a separate incident, five miners died in a rock fall at a gold mine.
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South Africa
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