Closing arguments loom in Frederick County shooting trial
The Frederick County Circuit Court trial continued with defense and prosecution laying out evidence and motives. Prosecutors cited a bullet wound and witness accounts while defendant Marcus Sexton described a troubled upbringing, drug use, and a desire for freedom as he faced allegations tied to the Exxon station robbery and the subsequent death of Marc Uher. Jurors were told closing arguments were expected Friday with a mid afternoon jury verdict possible.
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Mr Sexton
Marc Uber
Sexton
Marc Cher
Cber
Urers
Donald Fiohr
Cine
Frederick
Mr Uher
Marc
Mr. Uher
Wal
Bakker Maintains Innocence Ahead of October Sentencing
Bakker stood with his wife Tammy Faye as jurors found him guilty on charges tied to improper PTL finances. Judge Potter released him on 250000 bond citing fears followers could flee, comparing Bakker supporters to Jim Jones adherents. Trial revealed 265000 paid to Jessica Hahn to cover up the 198 sexual encounter prompting Bakker’s 1987 resignation. Public reaction mixed, with remarks on his demeanor during testimony and cross examination.
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Charlotte
Robert
Potter
Bakker
Tammy Faye
Mrs. Bakker
Christ
Ulin Verdins
Ira Bostuc
U.S
Robert Potter
Jim Jones
Guyana
Bob
Ana Inesscheauiea
PTL
Jessica Hahn
Renovations Planned at Taney Apartments
Maryland grant funds renovation of Taney Apartments including asbestos removal and wall replacements where lead paint exists. Disabled access upgrades, exterior stair conversion, drainage, paving, landscaping, and extensive unit renovations with new furnaces and water heaters. Community room upgrades, sight and hearing upgrades, and tenant relocation costs up to 43 000.
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Sharon Kubo
Maryland
School, hospital clash over asbestos removal at Elm Street site
After a month removing asbestos, Frederick Memorial Hospital now owns the adjoining school property. Hospital staff watched as the cupola came down. officials and Control Demolition were told not to speak to reporters. A reporter’s call to hospital administration went unreturned Thursday. Mrs. Taylor, a former Elm Street School graduate and cafeteria worker for 10 years, said she has spent many years connected to the school.
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Frederick Memorial Hospital
Elm Street
Taylor
Hood’s Region Ranking Highlighted in U S News Study
The northern region dominates scores while Hood would place second in the south, third in the west, and ninth in the midwest. The U S News ranking notes improved data collection to reflect three year averages for retention and graduation rates after consultations with college leaders and experts.
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Hood
America
U.S. News
Fire log brief reports multiple incidents across town
Fire alarms reported in the past 24 hours ending Thursday evening. Incidents include a brush fire on Holly Hills Drive at 4:16 p.m., a vehicle fire at Steiner's Hill near New Market at 12:28 a.m., a house fire on Walnut Street at 12:37 a.m., a smoke in house call on West Fifth Street at 2:33 a.m., a vehicle fire on Franklin Street at 11:36 a.m., and an automatic alarm on East Church Street at 3:35 p.m. Ambulance calls totaled 52 emergency and 0 routine.
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Annan
Holly Hills Drive
New Market
U.5
Steiner's Hill
Jefferson
Walnut St
United
W. Fifth St
Junior
Franklin St
E. Church
United Ambulance
County weighs landfill site options near Keith farm
County officials discuss selecting an alternate landfill site near Frederick City, weighing the Keith farm and Ski College Mountain property. Residents Mandy Savage and others protest, while public hearing and soil tests are proposed. Condemnation for the Schroder dairy farm remains on track with possible court action this spring.
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Thomas Keith
Edwin Keith
Savages
Keiths
Mandy Savage
Keith
Ski College Mountain
Frederick City
Reich
Ford Road
John Gray
County Public Works Department
Schroder
John Mathias
William and
Kathleen Schroder
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