Mother Faces Arraignment in Sons' Deaths in Union
Susan Smith, held on two murder charges in the deaths of her 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alex, appeared in Union as spectators jeered. The case, linked to a nine day search ending at John D. Long Lake, follows a televised plea and a controversial confession amid autopsy results.
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John D. Long Lake
Rock Hill
Union
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
Jeff Watkins
Year Round School Idea Debated By Frederick PTA
South Frederick Elementary PTA hosts first public discussion on year round schooling in Frederick County. About 75 members quiz five county school reps on impacts to families and community cohesion while a committee explores options to ease overcrowding and considers other plans.
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PTA
Frederick County
South Frederick
Siveness
Marty Rice
Boonsboro box lot bargains draw thrifty shoppers
Elaine Foulkes of Myersville and regulars flock to the James G. Cochran auction in Boonsboro where box lots priced at 50 cents yield surprising finds. Charles Stefan travels from Purcellville to bid on useful items, while others resell surplus. tales include an $8 box with kitchen appliances and a $1 box containing a CB radio valued at about $90.
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Boonsboro
Elaine Foulkes
Myersville
James G. Cochran
Charles Stefan
Purcellville
Mr. Stefan
Man warned to avoid contact with Mayor Grimes
A Frederick City man, William Francis Ashton Jr., 43, was barred from contacting Mayor James Grimes after being convicted of disorderly conduct. Judge James F. Strine ordered a mental health evaluation and a possible 60 day jail term for violation. defense attorney Richard Bricken said he will appeal, arguing limited defense access and questioning of aldermen over the August 10 City Hall incident.
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Frederick City
James Grimes
William Francis Ashton Jr
Washington County District Court
James F. Strine
Ashton
Richard Bricken
Bricken
Cherokee Trail
City Hall
Bricker
Zajtchuk Named Commander of AMRMC at Fort Detrick
Gen. Russ Zajtchuk, 54, takes command of the Army Medical Research and Materiel Command at Fort Detrick. More than 200 camouflaged troops led a ceremony as he assumed leadership of about 2,750 personnel across scientific, medical, technical and administrative roles.
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Dennis Leary
Russ Zajtchuk
The
Army Medical Research and Development Command
Fort Detrick
Alecide M. LaNoue
Army
AMRMC
Detrick
Zajtchuk
Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
Army Medical Department
U.S. Army Medical Research, Development Command
Heated race roils as sheriff’s contender faces ethics questions
In Frederick County, Sheriff Carl Harbaugh accuses Sgt. Hagy of accepting campaign contributions from trucking firms while enforcing commercial vehicle rules. Harbaugh has asked the Maryland attorney general for an opinion on potential ethics violations. Hagy denies soliciting funds, saying contributions were unsolicited and that he oversees 60 staff in five counties. Contributors include Hahn Transportation and Dorsey’s Transport.
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Frederick County
Carl Harbaugh
Maryland Attorney General’s Office
Sgt
One Hagy
Sgt. Hagy
Maryland
Harbaugh
Hagy
Hagg
Western
Howard
Carroll
Frederick
Washington
Allegany
Garrett
Dorsey
Littrell Attacks Ferguson Ads in Tight Senate Race
In the race to succeed Sen. Charles Smelser Republican Tim Ferguson mounts negative ads against Democrat George Littrell. Littrell, a 12 year House member, accuses ads of false or misleading claims and cites roll calls to counter Ferguson criticism. NRA withholds endorsement. local sportsmen rally to Littrell’s support at a Thursday press conference.
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Charles Smelser
Tim Ferguson
George Littrell
Mr. Littrell
Ferguson
Mr. Smelser
Littrell
House of Delegates
General Assembly
Mr. Ferguson
National Rifle Association
NRA
Hotel owners seek cut in water sewer hookup fees
Frederick County Commissioners review a request from Plamondon Enterprises to reduce Marriott Fairfield Inn hookups from 1500 to 700 per room for a 105 room hotel on 2.4 acres near Md 85. Plamondon argues current charges threaten development and would cost over 10 percent of total project.
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Frederick County
Westview
Peter Plamondon Jr
Plamondon Enterprises Inc
Marriott
Fairfield Inn
MD. 85
Plamondon
Mr. Plamondon
Jury awards $290000 in malpractice case in Maryland
A 25 year old Thurmont woman was awarded 290000 for gynecologist failure to provide proper post surgical care after a 1989 laparoscopy. The Frederick County Circuit Court jury found Dr Gerardo Araiza negligent in on call weekend care, while Dr Gerritt Schipper was cleared of negligence.
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Thurmont
Frederick County
Gerardo Araiza
Heather Jean Roskowinski
Schipper
Roskowinski-Droneburg
Araiza
James Sullivan
Conrad W Varner
Roskowinski- Croneburg
Fredericktowne Players Open Second Season Tonight
A weather note sets a pleasant tone with upper 40s lows and mid 70s highs as Fredericktowne Players begin their second season tonight. Details and a map appear on page A2 under Entertainment.
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Fredericktowne
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