Westminster Fire Tears Through Downtown Westminster
A six alarm blaze in Westminster Maryland heavily damaged three story commercial rows and forced evacuation of 19 apartments and nearby restaurant. About 150 firefighters battled the fire for five hours Sunday night with water supply challenges from drought. Losses and cause are under investigation as one building may be demolished.
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Westminster
Carroll
Baltimore
Frederick
Adams County
Carroll County General Hospital
Stemn
Heagy
Cpl
Rick May
Westminster Police Department
Bob Thomas
Hulding
Danny Marshall
Marshall
Lou Libertini
Potryns
Chawney
Cpl May
William Stem
Mr. Stem
Cranberry
May
Buckeye plans three wells for Loch Haven area water supply
Buckeye Inc aims to drill four wells but will use three to protect nearby residents with low‑yield wells. State Water Resources Administration backs the plan, noting limited impact beyond adjacent properties. County and residents weigh guarantees and future access to a public water system, with a public hearing pending.
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Edward Smariga
Buckeye
Loch Haven
Smariga
Noe
Mr. McKinney
Monrovia
Buckeye Inc
McKinney
Killam
California Gray Whale Could Leave Endangered List
Federal officials propose removing the California gray whale from the endangered species list citing surprising recovery in the north Pacific over two decades. NOAA Administrator John Knauss called it a success story as other great whales remain at risk.
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California
North Pacific Ocean
John Knauss
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Slide lecture on strategies to cut your taxes offered to groups
An informative entertaining slide lecture on tax reduction strategies tailored for organizations clubs or business groups. Presented by a speaker for their next meeting call us for arrangements and details.
Mary Murphy Wins State Jaycees Honor on Maryland Farm
Mary Murphy and her family operate a 200 acre farm near Frederick with alfalfa wheat corn and rye. She is active in Farm Bureau Women Young Farmers and multiple local groups. Jaycees president Joe Schaffer calls it a historic occasion highlighting urban rural ties and farmer contributions to society.
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Murphy
Farm Bureau Women
Frederick County Dairy Bar
A &H Volunteer
Southern States Hac
PTA
Farm Bureau
Maryland
Virginia
Joe Schaffer
Jaycees
Schaffer
Banquit
Indmaing Jantt Harding
State Management Development
OYF
Hostages Freed as Islamic Jihad Announces Release Plan
Islamic Jihad says hostage Waite and Sutherland will be freed with timing unclear as UN mediators and U N special envoy Picco engage in talks in Lebanon. The AP’s Terry Anderson, abducted March 26, 1985, remains the longest held.
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Syria
Islamic Jihad
Waite
Sutherland
Beirut
Terry Anderson
Anderson
Middle East
Associated Press
Wale Ald Mer
Israel
U.N
Javier Perez de Cuellar
Giandomenico Picco
Lebanon
Perez de Cuellar
United Nations
Mar Nebape
Canterbury
Structural flaws found in Spring Ridge building project
The report notes fast track construction with misgrouted walls and inadequate steel reinforcement. Inconsistent grout, improper wire mesh width, uneven wall fills, and misaligned facade ties were found. Four of sixteen walls failed plumbness checks, cracking above the ceiling hints at workmanship issues. no specific recommendations were given.
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Wr. Kosti
Balancing Christmas Traditions Amid Family Stress
Dr. Korol notes members overstocked gifts and now skip Christmas presents in favor of meaningful celebrations. A divorced mother of adult children seeks comfort in visiting others and keeping portable traditions like baking cookies anywhere. She urges maintaining a support system and basic stress relief such as sleep and exercise to cope with holiday strain.
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Korol
North Carolina
Frederick
Sunlight blamed in two vehicle morning crash
A two vehicle collision occurred at 7:35 a.m. at Yellow Springs Pike and Rocky Springs. Leslie Test, 16, of Fountain Drive Frederick, said she drove into the intersection blinded by sunlight and struck John Tarry, 34, of Union Bridge. Tarry suffered injuries and was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital. No charges were filed. Deputy First Class Mike Savage led the investigation.
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Frederick County
Yellow Ae Pike
Rocky Springs
Leslie Tes 16
Fountain Drive
Frederick
Yellow Springs Pike
John Tarry
Union Bridge
Tatro
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Mike Savage
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Test Tech
Sunlight
Mom
Gladhill Furniture Company
Middletown
Gladhill
Gladhill Furniture
VISA
Mastercard
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Tusadey
Ena
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