Urbana Civil War festival brings living history to Urbana Park
At Urbana Park the second annual festival features Civil War reenactments led by Lt. Bruce Hemmingway and scenes of 1860s camp life. Visitors view tents, a genuine Gen Jackson stew, period music, a dulcimer and banjo duo, and the Many-Makes-One house raffle while volunteers from local groups promote recycling and community heritage.
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Couple Dies Eight Days After Calif. Wedding in Crash
Frances and John Magill, who wed Aug. 20 after long acquaintances and blended families, died eight days after their wedding when John ran a red light and their car collided. Frances died at the scene, John died three days later. The other driver was uninjured.
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AP poll shows thin party loyalty among Congress Dems
The AP poll found many Americans believe party control makes little difference. Only half of Democrats feel their party keeping power improves the country, while 63 percent of Republicans favor GOP control. Voters rated Congress poorly on crime and health reform, with 1,005 adults surveyed after the August recess.
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Arrest After Suspected Drugs Found At Frederick Sheetz
Frederick deputies called to a Sheetz on Md. 85 after employees suspected a customer had drugs. A K 9 indicated drugs in the vehicle with Stacy Renee Burrell 25 of Rockville. 2 grams of marijuana found. Burrell charged with possession of marijuana and furnishing alcohol to a minor. The minor, Christie Lynn Carter 19, received a civil citation.
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Damascus Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash
Robert O'Neil Winfield Jr., 23, of Damascus died in a motorcycle crash on Oak Drive at about 11:30 p.m. after he allegedly sped and lost control. He was transported to Shady Grove Hospital where he was pronounced dead. autopsy scheduled.
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