Defense Testifies in Machete Murder Trial
Defense argues the use of a machete to murder Francisca Hernandez as the central issue in the Dave Chats murder trial. The case began November 7 in Frederick County Circuit Court with Judge John H. Tii overseeing jury selection as prosecutors present 22 witnesses across five days. The state offered new evidence Friday afternoon amid testimony by two prostitutes involved in the alleged crime.
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Francisca Hernandez
Morgan
Dave Chats
Wats Ae
Lisa Black
Mary Vitale
Frederick County
John H. Tiistate
Frederick Coun County Public Defenders
Visual Arts Center to add 3000-square-foot wing
The Delaplaine Visual Arts Center plans a 3000 square foot wing linking to the Mountain City mill basement at a cost of 2 million with 1 million more sought to finish classrooms and third floor. A 100 seat auditorium will host exhibits and programs and a film screening space with darkrooms planned. Construction should finish next fall and the center aims to raise awareness of its offerings through events and talks by visiting artists.
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Visual Arts
Delaplaine Visual Arts Center
Catherine Vierbuchen
Mooney
Mountain City
Clement Gardiner
Poard
Ms. Vierbuchen
Andrea Burchette
Maria Barbosa
Maria Anasazi
Campagnoli
Frederick Susan Rovin
Eta Nash
Era Delaplaine
Plaine
Ree
BVAC
Diane Pees
Elaine Heiberg
Arts Council
Carroll Kehne
Blanche Bourne Tyree
Ron Young
George B. Delaplaine Jr
Cynthia Kuncl
John Carnochan
Raynsburg
Ray Fullerton
Col Vincent Ruwet dies at 80 former Fort Detrick commander
Retired Army Col Vincent Louis Vin Ruwet 80 of Frederick Maryland died Saturday from an apparent heart attack at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church He formerly commanded Fort Detrick from April 1966 He was described by friend Norman Covert as a gentle soft spoken man and was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital for treatment
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Col
Vincent Ruwet
Detrick
Fort Detrick
Mount Carmel United Methodist Church
Frederick
Friends
Vincent Louis
Vin” Ruwet
Crestview Court
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Ruwet
Covert
Norman Covert
Wag
Scouting for Food drives big success in Frederick County
Eugenia E. Gratto reports the Scouting for Food drive collected oversized bags and food at Frederick Produce on Street. About 40 to 50 percent more food than last year was gathered, with 35,000 bags distributed, though two-thirds of last year’s total. Scouts sorted items, delivered to food banks, and noted donations of green beans and cranberry sauce to support needy families during the holidays.
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Tederick County
Ormes
Frederick
Cassandra Nannie
Gov.ool
Jack
Castle
Mr. Sym
Hollie Wise
Frederick Hi School
Faith in law cited by Mountairy lawyers
Lawyers Timothy Barkley and Michael Zimmer discuss faith guiding their profession. They advocate Christian influence on law and ethics, stressing prayer and community action while noting tensions between religion and legal duties in a fragmented public view.
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Mountairy
Timothy Barkley
Michael Zimmer
Seali
Zimmer
Barkley
Mr. Barkley
Geyer
Firefighter charged with arson in Maryland spree
Mount Airy arson case ties Troy Murdock, 23, of North Kensington to a series of crimes. State fire marshal says Murdock, a volunteer here and paid Kensington firefighter, faces second degree arson and first degree assault charges. Damage estimated at $500 from a fire on Boetier Road. Police link him to burglaries starting Tuesday at 3 am in Eldersburg and 6:45 am near Runkles and Boetier roads.
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Mount Airy
Troy David
Murdock
North
Kensington
Charturdock
Boetler Road
Maryland
Eldersburg
Runkles
Boetier
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George Dorsey
News-Post
Julia Rope
Kelly Hahn
Eugenia E. Gratto
Castile
Freden
Craig Symes
Boy Scouts
Fid
Church of Latter-day
Bruce Hamilton News-Post
Vincent J. Ruwet
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