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Md. Trooper Caught In Illegal Poker Game Retires
A Maryland State Police trooper who was robbed while allegedly playing in an illegal poker game has retired due to a medical disability, his attorney said Wednesday.
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Smithsburg council member resigns
Smithsburg Town Council member Tom Chiarizia has resigned because of new job demands that make it impossible for him to serve on the council, Mayor Mildred 'Mickey' Myers said Monday night.
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Novice astronomers lookin' good
Novice astronomers got free pointers on Saturday to broaden their universe. Sure, a telescope brings the solar system's sights into your home and your head - if you can figure out the right way to use it.
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Towns working to save energy, money
The Town of Williamsport installed energy-efficient boilers last summer at two public buildings - Town Hall and the Williamsport Memorial Library - to save money.
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Scholarship donation honors fallen officer
A year and a day after Smithsburg Police Officer Christopher Shane Nicholson gave his life in the line of duty, Maryland Chapter II of the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club gathered to ...
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Fellow Officers Share Memories of Chasing Nicholson's Killer
It has been one year since Smithsburg Officer Chris Nicholson was shot and killed in the line of duty and the memory of him lives strong in the police officers who served alongside him.
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Frederick City Police Made A Late Night Drug Arrest
Frederick's Drug Enforcement Unit arrested a Smithsburg and Hagerstown man on drug charges.
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Colleagues still haunted by officer's slaying
One year after Smithsburg Police Officer Christopher Nicholson was fatally shot in the line of duty, the memory of that night still haunts the department's officers, Chief Charles R. Stanford said.
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Fire, emergency workers deliver toys
It wasn't quite a white Christmas, more a dreary Tuesday, as area volunteer firefighters and emergency workers played Santa Claus.
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MD--Fatal Accident-Sentence
A Washington County man has been ordered to serve four years in prison for a fatal drunken driving accident.
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Smithsburg teen applies for admission to arts school
Clare McMahon has known for more than a year that she wanted to be a member of the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts' first graduating class.
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Rest Haven candles pay respect
Mary Ralls of Smithsburg said she visits Rest Haven Cemetery with her husband during the annual Festival of Lights ceremony to visit the graves of loved ones.
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Man pleads guilty to violating protective order
A Smithsburg man pleaded guilty in Frederick County District Court on Thursday to charges he violated a protective order granted to his wife.
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Frigid temperatures move celebration indoors
How cold was it outside Sunday night? It was so cold in Smithsburg that there wasn't going to be any standing around at the town Christmas tree.
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Winner of Lottery Ticket Has Not Claimed Prize
A winning ticket was bought Tuesday night in Smithsburg, but the winner has yet to come forward and claim their prize.
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Area residents welcome cheaper gasoline
With a weakening economy and Thanksgiving just around the corner, the sight of lower gas prices is a welcome relief for many local residents interviewed last week.
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Fairplay Volunteer Fire Company controversy to be discussed
When members of the Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association gather Thursday in Smithsburg for the organization's monthly meeting, controversial issues involving the Fairplay Volunteer Fire ...
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Man Sentenced In Hagerstown Motorcycle Death
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the death of a motorcyclist in May in Hagerstown.
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Residents share views on services for veterans
By MIKKEL WALLECH HAGERSTOWN With Veterans Day upon us and our troops involved in two wars abroad, local residents talked Monday about what more could be done to recognize those who have served, and what they ...
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Custer steps down as Wildcats coach
By TIM KOELBLE Adrian Custer compiled a 15-45 record in six years as Williamsport's head football coach.
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