Remembering Repudiation Day ceremony at Frederick County Courthouse
Members of the Lawrence Everhart Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Junior Color Guard retire the colors after a Repudiation Day ceremony at the Frederick County Courthouse. The event recalls the 1765 meeting of Frederick judges opposing the Stamp Act. Sponsored by the local Daughters of the American Revolution. Color Guard members shown from left Peter Covert Patrick Covert Jason Flynt.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
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Patrick Covert
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Walkersville hears mix on tougher activity eligibility rule
A public hearing at Walkersville High School on a proposed plan would require Frederick County students to maintain a 2.0 GPA with no F grades to stay eligible for extracurricular activities. Supporters argued the standard is needed while critics warned it may push students into easier classes and hurt those who excel in sports despite a single F.
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Walkersville High School
Monocacy Middle School
Gary Glover
School System Committee
Dole backs Clinton on Bosnia troop plan amid skepticism
Senate Leader Bob Dole signaled support for the Clinton Bosnia plan while many Republicans remained opposed. Clinton argued that U S troops are needed to enforce the peace, warning the war could reignite without a NATO force.
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Grand jury indicts Garris for murder and arson
Frederick teen Benjamin Garris was indicted by a Baltimore County grand jury on first degree murder and two counts of attempted murder plus arson, robbery and bombs charges. Police allege he killed 26 year old Sharon Edwards at Towson’s Sheppard Pratt hospital on Oct 8 and set fire to a cottage while attempting to kill two other patients. He fled to Virginia Beach before being captured Oct 97. He is held without bond. Arraignment and trial are planned in the coming months.
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Garris
Virginia Beach
Baltimore County Bureau of Corrections
Howard Cardin
Ms Brobst
Brobst
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Budget talks likely to begin today in Washington
Eleven months in the making, negotiations between the Clinton administration and Republican lawmakers over how to balance the federal budget are ready to begin. The goal is a plan to balance the budget by 2002, with talks likely to start this evening in the Capitol. The parties differ on how much to cut Medicare and other social programs, making agreement far from certain.
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Maryland officer arrests man in Allegany deer poaching case
Right Natural Resources Police and an Allegany County assistant state's attorney executed a search at Kermit Humbertson Sr. near Warrior Mountain Wildlife Management Area. They seized 21 fresh deer hides rifles venison processing gear and multiple vehicles. investigators suspect illegal hunting out of season and meat sales.
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Allegany County
Natural Resources Police
Kermit Humbertson Sr
Warrior Mountain Wildlife Management Area
Flintstone
Oldtown
Séagon
Patty Manown
Humbertson
Manown
Susie Whitter Prepares Christmas Exterior in Brunswick
Susie Whitter ties a ribbon on a dogwood tree outside her Brunswick home as she readies Christmas decorations. She has spent five days for 23 years decorating both inside and outside her house for the holidays.
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Susie Whitter
Brunswick
Stolen whirlpool tub linked to Thurmont case
Police trace a bone white whirlpool tub stolen last June from a Washington County construction site. The tub moved through Walkersville and Woodsboro areas as the suspect passed it along for cash, then changed hands again in September. Investigators seek a photo for evidence and ask anyone with tips to call Thurmont Police at 271-7313.
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Brian Speck
Walkersville
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