Wingo Convicted In Child Sex Assault Case In Rockville
Edward Charles Wingo of Damascus was found guilty by a Montgomery County Circuit Court jury on two counts of first degree sex offense two counts of third degree sex offense kidnapping and reckless endangerment in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a 6 year old Fairfax County boy The boy identified Wingo from a photo array four days after the attack with sentencing set for July 13 The victim later failed to pick him out in court but extrajudicial photo array identification was ruled admissible by Judge William M Cave.
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Edward Charles Wingo
Damascus
Montgomery County
Fairfax County
Wingo
William M. Cave
Tamm
Frederick Community College 37th commencement honors 474 grads
Frederick Community College held its 37th commencement Thursday night in the field house as 474 graduates entered the workforce and further study. About 220 grads and many relatives attended the heat plagued ceremony where programs doubled as fans. Dr Daniel Gadra lauded each graduate for overcoming hurdles and stressed personal change as key to impacting the world.
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Frederick Community
Daniel Gadra
Frederick County
Daniel T. Blue
Frederick Community College
Mixed Feelings As Frederick Cyclists Share The Road
Cyclists face patience and danger on scenic Maryland highways as motorists growl at bike traffic. A fatal Md 26 crash killed a pregnant Walkersville woman and unborn child after a truck swerved to avoid a cyclist. Investigators say the cyclist was not at fault and no charges have been filed.
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Frederick
Bill Smith
Monocacy River Bridge
Walkersville
Earl Page
Page
Foster nomination sent to Senate floor as abortion battle rages
The Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee approved Dr. Henry Foster’s confirmation as surgeon general by a 9-7 vote, a victory amid fierce dispute over his abortion record. He faces a possible filibuster by Sen. Phil Gramm and uncertain floor fate under Majority Leader Bob Dole.
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Senate
Henry Foster
Nashville
Phil Gramm
Bob Dole
Dole
Mr. Gramm
Republican Party
Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee
Dr. Foster
Clinton
Tax break for Maryland fire and rescue volunteers approved
Gov. Parris Glendening signed a bill giving volunteer fire and rescue personnel an income tax deduction of up to 3000 dollars per person, 6000 for couples, based on a six year within ten year active period. The measure costs about 1.1 million for 1997 with roughly 7100 eligible volunteers and aims to reward volunteers as community backbone.
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Parris Glendening
Clarence “Smiley” White
Thurmont
William Donald Schaefer
White
Maryland
Mr. White
LOSAP
Glendening
Department of Fiscal Services
Is left handedness genetic or environmental study
A National Cancer Institute researcher at Fort Detrick is leading a study on whether handedness is inherited or learned. Dr. Amar Klar describes two main theories and notes twin and parental data that complicate clear conclusions. Continued on Page A-4.
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National Cancer Institute
Fort Detrick
Amar Klar
Fire companies criticized for poor record keeping
Frederick County Commissioners demanded tighter supervision of volunteer fire companies after internal audits found major breakdowns in internal controls. Donna Collins of the internal audit office cited undocumented expenditures and unallowable costs, noting staff had to assist several firms to pass audits. Eight companies are audited annually, creating up to a three year gap between reviews.
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Donna Collins
Collins
Public meeting on Western Maryland Residential center plans
Frederick County Commissioners prepare to consider a request from Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Health System Inc to act as a conduit for about 75 million in bond funding for a 40 bed residential treatment center and school on 209 acres at Md 464 and Horine Road. The facility will include five cottages recreational areas and serve 40 youths with 16 day students.
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Frederick County
Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Health System Inc
Sheppard and
Enoch Pratt Health Systems, Inc
MD 464
Horine Road
Western Maryland
Storm Causes Power Problems In Frederick County
A Thursday storm in Frederick County caused minor power outages affecting about 1,250 Potomac Edison customers for roughly an hour due to a McCain substation fault blamed on lightning and high winds. Thirty-five customers lost power longer in Buffalo Road Harnsville Road and Talbot Run Road with scattered outages near Middletown. The Sound Source weather station recorded 0.87 inches of rain after a 93 degree high, as heavy rain spread across the region.
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Kenny Powell
Potomac Edison
Buffalo Road
Harnsville Road
Talbot Run Road
Middletown
Mercury
Sound Source
Frederick
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