Senate recalls over Brady five day handgun bill standoff
In Washington, Democratic gun control advocates press Republicans to back a Brady bill establishing a five day waiting period and background checks for handgun buyers. Senate Majority Leader Mitchell calls back lawmakers for a last ditch session as negotiations stall amid mutual accusations of intransigence.
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Dn.y
Larry Craig
George Mitchell
Schumer
NBC
Craig
Idaho
House
Nancy Coffey
Howard Metzenbaum
Ohio
White House
James Brady
Reagan
Rape charges dropped against MontCo students
In Montgomery County the first degree rape charges against the 11 year old son of School Superintendent Paul L. Vance and three Germantown teens were dropped after prosecutors concluded evidence did not justify trial. The teens, Seneca Valley High students, faced charges in August and September. Attorneys for Vance urged a review of investigators conduct, arguing rights were trampled for public relations value.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Paul L. Vance
Germantown
Andrew Sonner
Paul L. Vance Jr
Thomas L. Heeney
Fagan Trial Jury Deliberations Enter Sixth Day
Jurors in the William Robert Fagan Sr. murder case continued deliberations on the sixth day. They requested a transcript of Judge Mary Ann Stepler's instructions on first and second degree murder, burden of proof, and evidence weighing. Deliberations resumed Wednesday with plans to allow Thanksgiving celebrations. Jurors weigh whether 38 year old Fagan killed his wife.
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William Robert Fagan Sr
Frederick County
Mary Ann Stepler
Stepler
Maryland
Fagan
Thanksgiving Weather and Schedule Notice
Cloudy and breezy tonight with lows in the 30s. Sunny and cooler on Thanksgiving Day with highs in the 40s. The News will not publish on Thursday November 25 to allow staff to enjoy the holiday. Harvestshare offers help for the needy and Jim Gilford's Drumming Log appear on the pages.
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Harvestshare
Jim Gilford
Donegan’s Liquor to Close as East Patrick Street Bridge Shuts
Frederick city business owners are feeling the East Patrick Street bridge closure, with traffic detours hurting sales. Donegan’s Liquor Store owner Yoon plans to shutter the 424 E Patrick St shop in January until the bridge reopens, citing daily losses of 300 to 700 dollars. Nearby High’s Dairy and Painters Supply report varied impact, with some drop in customers while others see no effect yet as the nine to ten month construction continues.
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Frederick City
East Patrick Street
South Street
Vilae Yoon
Donegan
E. Patrick $T
Maryland House elects Casper Taylor Jr as 102nd speaker
Casper R. Taylor Jr. was named the 102nd speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates after winning unanimous support from all 116 Democrats. The Cumberland Democrat's ascent elevates Western Maryland’s clout in Annapolis, marking the region’s strongest Capitol presence in over four decades. The vote followed former speaker R. Clayton Mitchell Jr.’s retirement after eight years in the chair, with Taylor, aged 58, elected by voice vote without opposition.
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Casper R. Taylor Jr
Maryland
House of Delegates
Cumberland Democrat
Western
Banaral Accarmhiv
Allegany County
William Preston Lane
Washington County
Taylor
Frederick County
House
Chestertown
R. Clayton Mitchell Jr
Mitchell
James E. McClellan
Elected school board topic at FCPTA meeting
Frederick County parents heard testimony on elected versus appointed boards at a FCPTA informational session. Susan Rovin and Marie Byers spoke on perspectives, with Delegate George H. Littrell Jr. urging a referendum, while noting no clear educational advantage to either system.
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Frederick County
Parent Teacher Association
FCPTA
Susan Rovin
Marie Byers
Washington County
Monocacy Middle School
George H. Littrell Jr
D-Frederick
Littrell
Annapolis
Maryland
Wilam Donald Synaeier
Frederick
Frederick County Students Excel On Maryland Functional Tests
Frederick County students again show high performance on the Maryland Functional tests with pass rates above 95 percent in reading writing math and citizenship. Associate superintendent Kevin Castner notes the test is a functional benchmark rather than an end in itself and serves as an eighth grade readiness measure.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Kevin Castner
Ueny
Castner
Salvation Army Feeds 200 at Thanksgiving Dinner
Salvation Army volunteers served about 200 people at a second annual Thanksgiving dinner held at 22 W Fifth St. Feasters enjoyed turkey mashed potatoes green beans and pumpkin pie while coats were offered to those in need. Guests praised the volunteers and plans for food baskets were announced for December 9 to assist more families.
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Fifth St
Cant
Butch Mallard
Pop Rvedy Daly
Capt Maillard
Tam
Dave Cameron
Frederick
Wilbur L Smith
Mr South
Smith
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