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Keedysville girl steps up for CASA
Ten-year-old Madeline Clingan goes down the list of her favorite things: playing soccer, reading, writing and math.
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Blue Christmas provides time to remember those who have died
A grandmother was remembered for her strength. Murder and car crash victims were mourned as friends and family remembered the good times before senseless acts ended their short lives.
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DUI: County treasurer in Western Maryland charged
HAGERSTOWN - Court records show the Washington County Treasurer has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
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Washington County Treasurer Todd L. Hershey
Washington County Treasurer Todd Lakin Hershey faces alcohol and speeding charges after he was pulled over by Maryland State Police Tuesday evening on Sharpsburg Pike.
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Local residents talk Bond, James Bond
He's sexy, suave and smart. Bond, James Bond. Daniel Craig is James Bond in "Quantum of Solace," which opens Friday in theaters.
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New business spotlight - A nanny for your pets
Products and services: Pet care and housesitting services. "We care for pets in the owner's home and provide light housesitting services .
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Thurmont - cyclist killed in accident
A Thurmont man died Sunday when the motorcycle he was operating struck a parked vehicle in Thurmont.
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Outside the bottle
When Harford County's newest vintners went shopping for land, they brought along a shovel.
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Washington Co. school board candiates discuss intelligent design, uniforms
Jan Kochansky of Keedysville and his wife both are scientists and believe schools should not integrate creationism or intelligent design concepts into science education in Washington County Public Schools.
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Keep those cards coming, folks
Lynn Jones said she can hardly believe that this holiday season will be the sixth for the South Washington County Military Support Group in its quest to support the U.S. troops serving in the Middle East.
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'Is my money safe?'
By ARNOLD S. PLATOU WASHINGTON COUNTY - A retired Navy engineer, Keedysville's John Murray has a government pension that he figures is safe and some stock investments that he knows are "getting clobbered." Erik ...
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110 participate in annual South County CROP Walk
Carrying his water pack and iPod, 14-year-old Matthew Fotta said he was ready to walk to Boonsboro and back to help raise money for disaster relief worldwide.
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Keedysville church makes a joyful noise to raise money for storm-damaged church
A community of the faithful gathered Sunday for an evening of music at Mt. Vernon Reformed United Church of Christ.
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The varieties of pumpkins
Bryan Butler is known around the state for his research in growing blackberries and raspberries, but this year he took on a new crop that farmers can stand to make a lot of money with: pumpkins.
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Washington County deputies respond to incidents
The Washington County Sheriff's Department responded recently to the following incidents: Thursday: * At 9:59 a.m., theft was reported in the 17900 block of Garden View Road.
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Fire company's backers don't duck fundraising event
Spectators line the bridge to watch the ducks float down Antietam Creek Saturday during the annual Funkstown Volunteer Fire Company duck race to raise money for the firefighters.
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Hello, World
Gina and Christopher Taffe of Hagerstown announce the birth of their second child and first son, William Domenic, on Aug.
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Pulse contributors for Aug. 19:
Erica L. Syverson, 17, will be a freshman at Hagerstown Community College. She likes to wear things on her wrists.
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New Website Allows Farmers, Consumers To Meet At Virtual Farmer's Market
With the high cost of fuel and food these days, it's no secret that farmers are hurting, but a new website aims to boost business, and show consumers how to shop fresh by staying local.
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Washington Co. School Board candidates sound off at forum
To learn more about the Washington County Board of Education candidates, go to www.herald-mail.com and click on the 2008 Election Coverage box.
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