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Worcester County court briefs, updated 01-05-09
The following cases were heard in Worcester County District Court in Ocean City by Judge Daniel R. Mumford from Dec.
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'Bypass' is now the magic word for Hampstead
Rob Gonzalez seldom gets caught in the gridlock that snarls Route 30 in Hampstead each weekday morning - neither would you if you got to work at 3:30 a.m. But rush hour is another matter.
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Remainder of new Glyndon shops to open in February
Ita s one down and a few more to go at the new Glyndon Square shopping center, on Butler Road opposite Glyndona s original commercial center bearing the same name.
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Recycling program turns Chritmas trees into mulch
When the lights and ornaments come down and it's time to take out the Christmas tree, county officials are reminding residents to be sure to recycle their tree so it can be made into mulch.
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Year in review: Ebb Valley Elementary School opens
After months of adjusting to a new building, teachers and administrators at Ebb Valley Elementary School in Manchester are now focused on continuing to build their school's identity.
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Juvenile charged in school bomb threat
Carroll County Sheriff's Office detectives have charged a 16-year-old with threatening to blow up North Carroll High School in an incident officials later determined was a hoax.
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Last-minute shoppers seek gifts
Kyle Nosal/Staff Photo Shirley Brockmeyer, of Hampstead, shops for jewelry in Boscov's at the TownMall of Westminster Saturday afternoon.
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Cable regulations updated
Cable companies will be subject to updated cable regulations focused on customer service and right-of-way use by utilities following approval by the county commissioners Thursday.
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5-vehicle crash kills man, leaves two others injured
A 47-year-old Carroll County man was killed, and his mother and another woman were seriously injured yesterday in a five-car crash on Black Rock Road in northwestern Baltimore County, police said.
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Hampstead worries about bypass delays
Town officials are concerned that holdups with the Hampstead bypass project could hinder some of the town's plans for its Main Street.
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Holiday shop in need of donations
Kyle Nosal/Staff Photo Rebecca Wagner organizes incoming toy donations at the Neighbors in Need donation center in Westminster Friday afternoon.
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Utility board to get residents involved
Residents served by county water and sewer will be able to have a more active role in the process, with the county commissioners approving the creation of a Carroll County Utilities Advisory Council.
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Carroll News Briefs for Dec. 10
Maryland State Police have asked the public for assistance in locating Michael Johnson Jr., 40, a fugitive from Pennsylvania who was believed to be en route to the Westminster area Tuesday night.
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2-Alarm Fire Closes Route 30 In Hampstead
Firefighters in Carroll County battled an early morning two-alarm apartment fire in Hampstead in the 1500 block of North Main Street.
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Story to tell: Local authors provide plenty of gift options for the holidays
Visitors to Susan Skiles' Hampstead home do not go hungry. Sometimes, she has a pizza waiting.
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Carroll County man, 32, killed in single-car crash
A man was killed when the vehicle he was riding in veered out of control last night in Carroll County.
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Dealing with tragedy, families create good
Faced with the loss of a loved one in a fatal car crash, several families in Carroll County have used their adversity to benefit other youths.
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Go Figure: Caroline County school district joining 8 others with mandatory finance course
With the economy in the tank, some financial experts say that many Americans do not know the answers to simple economic questions addressing everything from the difference between gross and net pay to which ...
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People and Places
Schools receive grants Three schools in Carroll County received grants from the ExxonMobile Educational Alliance program.
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Peter Hermann: Safety roles unclear at nightclub
One moment, he's there, the next moment he vanishes, swallowed by the crowd without missing a beat.
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