Contamination in Antietam Creek Ties to 1972 PCB findings
In 1972 USGS sampling found high PCB levels in Antietam Creek sediment near the Dual Highway Bridge in Hagerstown and Sharpsburg. EPA officials ordered resampling after hearings in Washington revealed 1200 parts per billion in sediment, with officials stressing uncertainty over sources and urging broader testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertomelli
Antietam Creek
Potomac River
House
Washington
Herman Feltz
U.S. Geological Survey
Felts
He Environmental Protection Agency
Congress
Herbert Sachs
State Water Resources Administration
US Geological Survey
Potomac
Brough
House District Committee
Potomar River
EPA
Snyder
USGS
Hagerstown
Sharpsburg
Dual Highway
Vaughn Durbin clash over fire scene leads to assault charges
Fire department scene on Mulberry Street sparks a heated confrontation between councilman Larry A. Vaughn and Willard K. E. Durbin, operator of Durbin's Automotive Service. Witnesses say Durbin kicked Vaughn's car, stomped on his toes, and Vaughn claims Durbin repeatedly kicked the vehicle and assaulted him. Both men face cross accusations as the matter heads toward District Court on June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Larry A. Vaughn
Mamo
Tono
Willard KE. Duval
Durbin
Rick Vaughn
Vaughn
Econ
Mulberry Street
Dam
Bin
Ray
S. Mulberry
Ray Street
Bnt
Derbi
Dorbén
Durhtt
Maryland Revises Moped Law Boosting Popularity
Maryland becomes the last of 17 states to reclassify the moped from motorcycle to bicycle effective July 1 under House Bill 71. The change allows license-free operation with no helmet requirement and bans on high speed expressways. Experts note mopeds rise in popularity due to low cost and ease of use, while retailers plan limited stock additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Uzelac
Europe
America
Maryland
Maryland General Assembly
Edward Barrane
Maryland Issurance Commission
Steven Horowitz
The
Motor Vehicle Administration
Oped
MVA
Horowitz
Paul Zimmerman
Timmerman
Hagerstown
LAB Cycle
Honda
Moet
Ben Twigg
Twigg Cycles, Inc
County to pay Unger hospital bills in court ruling
Washington County must cover 3737 in medical costs for Merle W. Unger Jr after a district court verdict. Judge J Louis Boslitz found the sheriff's department custody control and community liability, absolving the city of Hagerstown. The ruling sets a precedent for who pays when an arrested suspect is treated in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington County Hospital Association
Merle W. Unger Jr
District Court
J. Louis Boslitz
Hospital Association
Jacob B. Berkson
Tedge Bapblitz
Warren Stultz
Unger
Boublitz
Sheriff's Department
Hagerstown
Berkson
Robert E. Kacaynski
Kaczynski Paget
Daceine
Donald Kline
Sedge Boublits
Sheriff's
Stultz
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ammerman
Foodlind
MLIT
U.S.D.A
Kraft Florida Orange Juice
Crete Aan
Axson
California
Tein
Towne & Country
Jefferson Bird
Daly J. Frenkiin Shenk
Piinces
OLY
SOBA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!