Mass funeral planned for unidentified crash victims in Medan
Dozens waited at Jakarta airport for seven hours hoping to reach Medan to recover bodies from the Medan crash. Flights were canceled due to haze, and a specialist team could not reach the site 20 miles west of Polonia Airport as investigators seek flight data recorders. Victims include Indonesians and foreigners from the United States, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia and Taiwan. a state broadcaster listed names while officials confirmed ongoing inquiries into the crash cause.
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North Sumatra
Raja Inal Shergar
Indonesian Muslim Council
Jakarta
Medan
Malaysia
Singapore
Airbus Industrie
Polonia
Taiwan
Foreign Ministry
Suara Pembaruan
Frits Gusia Djoeminah
Oswego
Gre
Joyce Davie
Baden
Forum on minority firms targets Frederick procurement reforms
Participants including municipal officials and SBA outlined plans to boost minority and women-owned businesses in Frederick. Terry Bowie praised turnout and urged follow-through, while ex-alderman William Lee praised the plan but warned about nepotism and stressed accountability. Alfonso Bristow noted cautious optimism about genuine outreach beyond election rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Small Business Administration
First National Bank of Maryland
Nations Bank
Terry Bowie
Omninet Inc
Bowie
Frederick
William ©. Lee Jr
Frederick City
Lee
Alfonso Bristow
Anne Arundel County
Wisners Hold Family Reunion At Walkersville Park
The Wisner family reunion for Charles and Cardellia Wisner was held at Walkersville Community Park with a Blessing by Carol O’Brien. Officers for next year named: Patricia Petlingall president Shirley Varrecchia vice president Ruby Watkins secretary treasurer. Attendees included Shirley Varrecchia Jennifer Varrecchia Doris Stull Russell Brown Ruby Brown Evelyn Bender Traci Watkins Jennifer Varrecchia Carol O’Brien Mike O’Brien Patricia Pettingall Paul Wisner Mil dred Wisner Kenneth Wisner Shirley Wisner Ella Lenhart Ginny Watkins Bobby Watkins Theresa Jeff Ashley Rebecca Wisner Kenny Whitman Greg Ben Alex Graham Lease Kristen Bremer Keegan Bremer Bobbi Bremer Megan Bremer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles and
Cardellia Wisner
Walkersville
Carol O'Brien
Patricia Petlingall
Shirley Varrecchia
Ruby Watkins
Traci Watkins
Jennifer Varrecchia
Shirley
Doris Stull
Russell
Ruby Brown
Evelyn Bender
Alvin
Ruby
Raymond Pettingall
Jo Derr
Carol
Mike O'Brien
Patricia Pettingall
Paul
Mildred Wisner
Kenneth E. Wisner
Shirley Wisner
Ella Lenhart
Ginny
Bobby Watkins
Theresa
Jeff
Ashley
Rebecca Wisner
Kenny Whitman
Greg
Ben
Alex
Graham Lease
Kristen
Keegan Bremer
Bobbi
Frank
Megan Bremer
Miskell family reunion and local honors
The Miskell siblings held their annual reunion at Monocacy Village Park on Aug. 9 with a picnic and children’s games while relatives traveled from Maryland California New York West Virginia and Virginia. Air Force cadet Seiver made the dean's list at the U S Air Force Academy Colorado Springs marking a family note of achievement. Vincent Collette entered the U S Military Academy Preparatory School at Fort Monmouth New York as son of Walkersville residents. Trina Spessert of Thurmont is among 11 Mount St Mary’s College freshmen in MountNscape a public service program aiding community groups and the Rescue Mission store and other local conservation efforts.
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Fairfax Miskell
Point of Rocks
Monocacy Village Park
Seiver
Ken Seiver
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Richard
Carolyn Seiver
Mount Airy
Linganore High School
Frederick
iCollette
Army Pvt
Vincent Collette
U.S. Military Academy
Fort Monmouth
Red Bank
N.Y
Sherry l and
Joseph Collette
Walkersville
Trina Spessert
Thurmont
Mount St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg
Weve Got Frederick Written All Over Us
Frederick Nefos Post reports a feature on local writer Frederick highlighting his influence and ties to the community. The piece traces his connections to cultural events, landmarks, and ongoing projects shaping the citys arts scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick Nefos
Afrederick Metgs
Community Foundation awards grant for Kids on the Block puppet
The Community Foundation of Frederick County grants $1,000 to Frederick County Mental Health Association to buy a new puppet for the Kids on the Block program. Puppeteers perform for school counselors and youth programs focusing on adjusting to divorce. George T. Horman and Joan Kinze are named in connection with the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Community Foundation of
Frederick County
Frederick County Mental Health Association
George T. Horman
Joan Kinze
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Frederick’s
A i Antiques and Decorative Arts and Embassy Antiques Ltd
CBSE
Orono Reserv
East
Second Streets
RMS Too
Cunious
S.an. Katz Jewelers
AMEX
Discover
Owings Mills Town
Ctr
Owings Mills
Ea C Remy Leu
Clinique
Cocoplum
Vant
Frederick Towne Mall
Wisners
Miskell
Maryland
California
New York
West Virginia
Virginia
Spessert
Mount
Catechin High School
Frederick County Rescue Mission
Nature Conservancy
Sidling Hill
Hancock
Puppet Grant
Calvin Klein
Mintchandise
Sei
Frederick Towne Nall
Ati
Cart R. Eby
Wheaton Door Co
Carlton R. Eby
Wheaton Door Carolate An le
MHIC
Wheaton Door Ca
Patrick Street
Frederick Towne
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