Arson destroys Walkersville Sheetz store
Investigators say a 44 minute fire at the 8408 Md 134 Sheetz was set intentionally. A videotape from surveillance was recovered as three ATF agents join the probe. No serious injuries reported. damage estimated around 250000 to merchandise and equipment.
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Sheetz
Ted Meminger
Meminger
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Scott Campbell
Walkersville Volunteer Fire Co
Campbell
Woodsboro Pike
Commandos raid Kandahar area. two die in helicopter crash
About 100 Army Rangers and commandos struck into Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan in a wave of raids. Two soldiers died when a helicopter, used for search and rescue, crashed near Pakistan. Bush framed the actions as part of a continuing effort to defeat terrorists, while officials gave few details on mission success or casualties.
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Afghanistan
U.S
Pakistan
Bush
Shanghai
China
Ful Tle
Pentagon
Kandahar
Anthrax origins traced to N J sorting box
Authorities pinpointed the New Jersey post office sorting box linked to anthrax letters amid expanding cases. Eight people have contracted the disease, including a Florida victim who died, with 37 exposed yet to recover on antibiotics. Officials say strains from Florida New York and Washington are indistinguishable and may derive from the same batch. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld urged readiness against such acts.
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Washington
New Jersey
Tom Ridge
Homeland Security
Ridge
Florida
New York
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Whiteman Air Force Base
Missouri
Local charities face mixed donations after Sept 11 attacks
United Way of Frederick County reports $45,000 raised toward a $1.6 million campaign as Lisa Hill notes some donors redirect funds to national relief. While some groups see declines, others maintain support from steady annual contributors, with hope the overall pot remains large enough for nonprofits. Continued on Page A-16.
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Washington
Red Cross
Lisa Hill
United Way
Frederick County
Hill
Ing. the United Way
Ms. Hill
Ms Hill
Lawbaughs fight with Mount St Marys College escalates
Emmitsburg Bi a journalism professor Lawbaugh faces college sanctions for working part time at a real estate firm. Mount officials claim this violates college rules while Lawbaugh says the job is needed to fund his home sale. Continued on Page A-16.
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Lawbaugh
Mount St Mary's College
Dana
Mount
Waynesoord Pa
Grand jury OKs felony charges in killing of cats
Frederick County grand jury charged 35 year old Eric Grossnickle of Myersville with two counts of felony animal cruelty for killing two tenant cats, Angel and Babe, while Buffy was spared. April Ritch, 34, was moving her family from 3200 Brethren Church Road when the incident occurred October 1. her sons aged 9 and 13 were deeply affected. State's Attorney Scott Rolle noted it as the first case charged under Maryland's new felony animal cruelty law, citing advocacy in Annapolis last year.
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Eric Grossnickle
Frederick County
Grand Jury
Grossnickle
Myersville
April Ritch
Ms Ritch
Brethren Church Road
Ritch
Angel
Babe
Buffy
Scott Rolle
Maryland
Annapolis
Stickers Speak Louder Than Words On Marguerte Isman’s Car
A reader says bumper stickers reveal heart and views, sparking talk and sometimes anger. Marguerte Isman uses them as conversation starters and jokes that being behind her car won’t be boring. Coffee sticker shows she truly loves coffee and friends recognize her car from a distance.
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Marguerte Isman
Ms Isman
Rebecca Clark
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George Dorsey
Bal Green
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