BBBS honors volunteers at Urbana event
Urbana area Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrated volunteers with speakers and reflections on impact. Manny Lamastra of Urbana High mentored Colleen at Rock Creek’s special needs program for two years. John Reid, 81, fondly recalled by Brad Sultan, received weekly visits through the Inter-Generation Program, aided by Mimi Brady’s guidance and weekly calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lears
Bredwick
Bea Fen
Urbana High School
Manny Lamastra
Colleen
Hock Creek School
Sul
Rock Creek
Lamartra
Brad Sultan
John
Mr. Sultan
John Reid
Northampton Manor
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Mr. Reid
Montevue Nursing Home
Reid
Mimi Brady
Bie Brothers
Sheriff probes possible death by own action in water shed
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office investigates an apparent self-inflicted death near a fire pond in the water shed off Hamburg Road. The victim, likely a Frederick County man, was sent to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for identification and autopsy. Preliminary findings indicate a gunshot wound linked to personal safety. Deputy Keith Roberson of the State Medical Examiners Office responded to the scene and arranged for the body’s transport.
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Frederick County Sherff
Frederick County
State Medical Examiners Office
Baltimore
Hamburg Road
Keith Roberson
Walkersville debates park funding
Walkersville town commissioners weigh selling or leasing Heritage Farm Park after a public hearing. The Heritage Farm Preservation Society seeks to preserve the site as an agricultural showcase, while officials note the need for a long-term town agreement for grants. A special meeting is set for June 6 to review options. Officials also approved a $1.8 million upcoming budget with a 17 cent tax rate and funding for troopers, trash collection, street maintenance, and planning.
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Walkersville
Heritage Farm Park
P.m
Heritage Farm Preservation Society Inc
Orley Bourland
Bourland
Paul Stull
R Frederick
John George
Wreck probe to last two months at Point of Rocks
The cause of the CSX freight train derailment near the Potomac River east of Point of Rocks remains under investigation for at least two more months. Federal investigators plan an accident report with four Philadelphia staffers, while CSX officials cite limited details and possible non fault by crew.
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Federal Railroad Administration
Corry Schermeyer
Rf Ry
Washington
Schiermeyer
Philadelphia
Federal Agency
CSX
Potomac River
Point of Rocks
Robert Gould
Gould
Richmond
Cumberland
Michael Sharon
State Department of Environment
Sharon
Ms. Schiermeyer
National Transportation Safety Board
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BBBS
Sy Ike Wilson
Sakes Alive
Luv
Ow! & Friends
Sheriff's
Frederick City
Mmaff
Bull Green
Hamburg
Super Shoes
Shechers Energy
Skechers
Sipes
Millennium Laser
Thomas E. Clinch
Andrew E. Holzman
Renche
Walkersville EyeCare
David Ml
Millennium Ser
FDA
Anorozal
Recogaitans
Willoroy
Ladarvision
Columpwy Mareen
Thompson Gas
Propane Partners
Ted
Hagerstown
Hilltop Convenience and Liquor
Oliviz
Downsville
Williamsport
Charles Town
Washington St
Boonsboro
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