Con artists target homeowners and the elderly in local scams
A former officer warns homeowners to distrust door to door sales and strangers. Con artists use pigeon drop and fortune telling to drain seniors of thousands, often at malls or truck stops. Police urge rapid reporting to curb losses and emphasize checking licenses and asking for cooling off periods.
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Mr. Stine
Cap
Mark
Stine
Mother and stepfather convicted in brutal child death case
Christina Zile died after being beaten and confined by her mother Mrs. Zile and stepfather John Zile. Prosecutors described the abuse as deliberate punishment and compared Christina’s condition to that of a war prisoner. The mother received life without parole. the stepfather claimed it was an accident while disciplining.
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Christina
City Plots Graffiti Crackdown and Annexes 4.15 Acres
Maj. Raffensberger urged vigilance against graffiti with possible fines and restitution via new city ordinance. City approves 4.15 acre annexation of 19 parcels in Monocacy Village into R-3 zoning after planning commission findings and consent thresholds. Contested by neighbor William Ashton who hints at ulterior motives while mayor defends actions.
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Maj
Raffensberger
Lynn Beard
Board of Aldermen
Monocacy Village
Delaware Bed
Cherokee Trail
Shawnee Drive
Beard
Planning Commission
James Schmersahl
Schmersahl
William Ashton
Ashton
Wilson/Schley
Jim Grimes
Bartlett-Campaign Feud Escalates Over Union Contributions
The dispute between Dr. Bartlett and his opponent widens after Bartlett demands the challenger return about 40,000 in union backed campaign funds. He cites AFL-CIO plans to raise dues to fund a 35 million effort to defeat Republican lawmakers, while Kohut cites federal law against forced political contributions and defends union endorsements.
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Dr. Bartlett
Patriot
National Republican Congressional Committee
Alf-Cio
Congress
Bartlett
Kohut
Tion
PTO
PTC
Teachers Fired After School Ground Departure Sparks Dispute
Two Mother Seton School teachers were dismissed for leaving the grounds with permission after a late meeting. Parents express strong support while PTO and principal dispute funding decisions and leadership directions.
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Ms. Meno
Judy Meno
Cynthia Emory
Emmitsburg
Mary Catherine Conway
PTO
Mother Seton School
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