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Candidate re-enters Berkeley County sheriff's race as write-in
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.comTwo weeks after his narrow defeat in the primary election, John Orem re-entered the race Tuesday for Berkeley County sheriff as an official write-in candidate. Orem, 43, of Inwood, W.Va., was defeated on May 8 by fellow Republican James W. Barbour of...Tags: Democratic Party, Voting, Local Elections, Elections, Primaries
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Mail Call - May 23
“There seems to be a problem with the Waynesboro Area school board. In fact-finding, each side submits its information to an independent panel that they have selected. The panel then determines the facts in the dispute. The Waynesboro Area school...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Ronald Reagan, Same-Sex Marriage, Mitt Romney, Health
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O'Malley signs bill banning arsenic additive in chicken feed
Maryland next year will become the first state to ban an arsenic additive in chicken feed. Gov.Martin O'Malleysigned the measure into law on Tuesday along with scores of other bills, including reforms to Maryland’s estate tax to help protect family...
Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Culture, Judges, Justice System
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Tract of land in Hager's Crossing approved for 'West City' school
julieg@herald-mail.comThe Washington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the purchase of a 16.5-acre tract in the Hager’s Crossing housing development for a new “West City” elementary school that could replace Conococheague and Winter Street...Tags: Schools, Walmart, William McKinley, Property, Real Estate
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City councilman Brubaker calls for public hearing on multiuse events center proposal
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comHagerstown City Councilman Martin Brubaker issued a written statement Monday urging the rest of the five-member council to support holding a public hearing on the estimated $30 million multiuse sports and events center proposed for downtown Hagerstown....Tags: Government, Public Officials, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania)
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Tuesday is deadline for Martinsburg residents to register to vote in June 12 election
City of Martinsburg residents have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to register in order to vote in the city’s June 12 municipal election, according to City Recorder Gena L. Long. Voters can register to vote at the Berkeley County Voters Registration office at...Tags: Voting, Elections
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Mail Call - May 22
“For all of you stadium supporters, here’s a novel idea. Raise the price of a ticket an extra $10 and use the money to help offset the cost of the stadium. Sort of the same idea as the hotel/motel tax that is charged on your hotel bill....Tags: Democratic Party, Parties and Movements, Health Insurance, Prescription Drugs, Social Security
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Cascade Management Group principles pull back on incubator plans
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comLess than two weeks after a company that announced plans to start a business incubator in Hagerstown met with city and financial representatives, one of its principles says the makeup of the group has changed and the project has been put on hold. Cascade...Tags: Wage Contract Issues, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Realty, Labor Legislation, Economy, Business and Finance
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Protest groups move into place as G-8 Summit begins
andrews@herald-mail.comWith world leaders on their way to Camp David for a Group of Eight summit, protesters trickled into nearby Thurmont to speak their minds. The movement started slowly Friday morning, with just two representatives of the Larouche Political Action Committee...Tags: NATO, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), White House, Summits, Weis Markets Incorporated
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On the Campaign Trail - May 21
GOP chair dines with Dems The pro-Democratic talk was no surprise to the audience at last week’s Washington County Democratic Central Committee Jefferson-Jackson dinner — even the Republicans. Washington County’s political-party...
Tags: Democratic Party, Parties and Movements, Republican Party, Elections
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Mail Call - May 21
“Someone put in Mail Call about there being increasing cases of domestic violence, and what’s going on about it. Well, this past legislative session, Sen. Chris Shank introduced a bill pertaining to these acts of crimes, and the increasing...Tags: Fenway Park, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), AAA, Barack Obama, Social Issues
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Letters to the Editor - May 20
Waters’ column misrepresented Rosen’s comment To the editor: In response to Lloyd Waters’ smackdown of Hilary Rosen disguised as a Mother’s Day wish, once again Mr. Waters presents himself as a well-informed, educated source of...Tags: Marriage, Voting, Religion and Belief, Music, Family
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