Two Hostages Freed in Lebanon as Waite and Sutherland Released
Shiite faction reports the release of 12 year old Mr. Waite and 60 year old Mr. Sutherland from Lebanese kidnappers. Waite, who helped free other hostages, vanished during a rescue effort, while Sutherland’s 644 year hold was the second longest. Three Americans, two Germans, and one Italian remain captive. six long-time hostages have been freed since August.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Ares
Waite
Sutherland
Bweiz
Mary Murphy Makes History as Maryland OYF Winner
Mary V. Murphy, dairy farmer on Ford Road, became the first woman to win Maryland Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year. The Salisbury banquet announced the feat during the state Jaycees OYF event, with Murphy advancing to a national OYF competition in 1988.
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Mary V. Murphy
Frederick
Maryland Jaycees
Sheraton Inc- Salisbury
Ms. Murphy
Joe Schaffer
Salisbury
Ford Road
Charles E. Murphy
Sheraton Inn
Frederick Jaycees
U.S
Holiday stress and setting expectations advice
Mount St. Mary's psychology professor Dr. Mindy Korel led a Family Life Center workshop on holiday stress. She urged attendees to change unrealistic expectations, simplify family gatherings, and focus on what truly matters, sharing anecdotes about family dynamics and suggesting practical steps like drawing names to reduce gifting.
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Mount St. Mary's
Mindy Korel
Korel
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Family Life Center
Korol
Video taping becomes common for parents in public spaces
Teresa Henry of Frederick films her son and other children in Baker Park on Sunday as more parents switch from film to video taping, capturing moments with smartphones and small cameras.
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Teresa Henry
Frederick Tapen
Baker Park
Susan
Chris Benjamin
Frederick
David Henry
Paul Porrero
Thomas Benjamin
Spring Ridge gym deemed safe after structural report
School officials released a preliminary engineering report on Spring Ridge Elementary showing 10 identified problems in the gym wall construction including bond beams and grout issues. The district said the gym is structurally safe while planning repairs, with a final report expected in about two weeks.
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Spring Ridge Elementary
Noel T. Farmer Jr
Brian Seivein
Af Abel
Farmer
Johnson
Ballenger Creek
Kettler Brothers Construction Inc
Wagaman Masonry
Chambersburg
Test Tech Laboratories Inc
Baltimore
Test Tech
Charles Brown
Brown
Koski
Spring Ridge
Ballenger
Water battle in Monrovia over Buckeye subdivision wells
Local residents clash with Buckeye Inc over four proposed wells to serve a 255 acre Monrovia development including 24¢ homes and a middle school. Officials project draw of 63,000 gallons daily with 105,000 gpd peak while hydrological studies claim recharge can support only 46 percent of that, prompting fears wells will dry the area’s water supply. Residents cite reports of low groundwater and accute shortages. organizers say water rights are at stake as meetings highlight community concern.
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Monrovia
Frederick
State Water Resources Administration
Buckeye
Edward Smariga
Raymond Melton
Keats Court
Knolls of
Windsor
Melton
Loch Haven
Pleasant Grove
Water Resources Administration
Greater Monrovia Community Association
Tve
Clifford Choy
Weather update and local fashion note from Maryland page
Inside The News Weather reports a partly cloudy cool night with lows in the lower to mid 40s and a mild Tuesday with highs in the mid to upper 60s. A fashion feature promotes budget stretch with fashionable legwear on the same page.
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Maryland
Saan At
Family
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Sutherland, Waite
Bill Cauley
Mary Murphy
Jaycees Oyf Award
Sam Yu
Sam Koski
Sam Hankin
News-Post
Edward Killam
Thmothy Jacobers
Inside the News
Retia
Freckertet
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