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Pope Benedict XVI, citing poor health, to step down Feb. 28
Associated PressDeclaring that he lacks the strength to do his job, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will resign Feb. 28 — becoming the first pontiff to step down in 600 years. His decision sets the stage for a mid-March conclave to elect a new leader for a...Tags: Lent, Elections, Religion and Belief, Rome (Italy), Religious Leaders
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Religion - Special services
Asbury United Methodist Church, Charles Town, W.Va., Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. Includes imposition of ashes, prayer, scripture and song. Call 304-725-5513 or go to www.myasburychurch.org. Concordia Lutheran Church, Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m....Tags: Anglicanism, Lent, Lutheranism, Methodist, Ash Wednesday
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Home cooking: Chunks of Coal Christmas Cookies
In December, Clear Spring resident Lynn O'Neil entered Chunks of Coal Christmas Cookies in The Herald-Mail's Cookie Exchange Contest. Her entry was not selected to advance to the final round by judges, but it was distinctive — worth sharing with...
Tags: Family, Pecans, Recipes, Holidays, A Charlie Brown Christmas (tv program)
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Mail Call - Dec. 19
“I recently went out to the motor vehicle administration here in Hagerstown, and I must say, I was personally offended by all of the Christmas decorations that are up in the main lobby of the Department of Motor Vehicles. They should not be...Tags: Politics, U.S. Senate, Elections, Republican Party, Lobbying
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Candlelight service planned Christmas Eve
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will hold a Christmas Eve candlelight service Monday, Dec. 24, starting at 10 p.m. The community is invited. The church is at 30 S. Martin St. in Clear Spring. Christmas service On Tuesday, Dec. 25, at 9 a.m.,...Tags: Libraries, LEGO Group, Arts and Culture, Holidays, John Grisham
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Luminaria displays, Christmas music and other staff picks for Dec. 13 to 19
The Top Five Tie-dyed tribute band On the Bus will present Grateful Dead music. 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Shepherdstown Opera House, 131 W. German St., Shepherdstown, W.Va. $10. Call 304-876-3704 or go to www.operahouselive.com. Civil War...
Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character), Entertainment Events, Christmas Music (genre), Arts and Culture, Music
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Generosity of Pa. community makes Christmas brighter for more that 2,000 children
waynesboro@herald-mail.comThe rows of black garbage bags filling a vacant storefront in Chambersburg on Sunday held not trash, but the Christmas presents for 817 families with a total of more than 2,000 children. Landis-McCleaf Marine Corps League Detachment 295 and its ladies...Tags: U.S. Marine Corps, Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Franklin County (Pennsylvania)
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Nonprofit Holiday Wish List: Part 1 with organizations A though M
Sometimes money seems so impersonal, but you still want to give. It was with that simple idea that the Nonprofit Holiday Wish List was started. For weeks, we have been asking area nonprofit organizations to send us their listings, naming tangible items...
Tags: DVDs, AAA, LEGO Group, Moving and Storage, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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Weekend calendar - Dec. 14
Christmas at the Pry House Learn what Christmas was like during the time of the Civil War. Have your photo taken with Civil War Santa Claus Jim Tent. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Pry House Field Hospital Museum, 18906 Shepherdstown Pike, Sharpsburg. $3...Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character), Entertainment Events, Christmas Music (genre), PG Rated Movies, Arts and Culture
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Greencastle transformed into a winter wonderland
roxann.miller@herald-mail.comWithout wasting any time, 8-year-old Andrew Trostle headed straight for Santa Claus at Friday’s 22nd annual Greencastle-Antrim Heritage Christmas in downtown Greencastle. When you have a unique Christmas request like Andrew’s, the youngster...Tags: Santa Claus (fictional character), Holidays
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Cantata attendees told to connect to God during tragic times
davem@herald-mail.comPastor Jerry Lowans looked up at a cross inside Washington Square United Methodist Church Sunday night during a Christmas cantata and referred to the tragic shooting Friday of 26 people inside an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. Lowans talked about...Tags: Methodist, Christianity, Religion and Belief, Jesus Christ, Holidays
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Gary F. Breakall
janeth@herald-mail.comGary Breakall personified the best of small-town living. His devotion to family, church, community and work made a difference in the lives of many. Born and raised in Hancock, Gary was the third of six children. His parents, Oscar and Jesse Breakall,...Tags: Health Treatments, Parkinson's Disease, Chemotherapy, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Christianity
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