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Mail Call - Nov. 11
“Well, the TV stations are having a picnic now, about the judge who beat his daughter with a belt, back in 2004. Apparently she’s (upset) at him about something else, so she brought the video out. But anyway, I bet a lot of you who are reading...Tags: Protest, Condoleezza Rice, Environmental Issues, Global Warming, Global Change
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New display of Washington County artifacts opens
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comArrowheads, bullet molds and musket balls recovered during archaeological digs in Washington County were among the artifacts officials put on display Wednesday in downtown Hagerstown. Mary Alexander, administrator of the Museum Historical Trust Museum...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Washington County (Maryland), Washington (U.S. state), Maryland Historical Trust, Corporate Officers
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Driving tour through Washington County history
chrisc@herald-mail.comNearly every community in Washington County has monuments and memorials honoring its war veterans. Some are well-known. Some are rarely noticed. All are worthy of visiting. In addition, the county contains many war-related structures and monuments. This...Tags: Ohio, World War II (1939-1945), Washington County (Maryland), Frederick County (Maryland), Building Material
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Medal of Honor recipients on area memorials
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comThe memorial on Jonathan Street that recognizes Medal of Honor recipient William Othello Wilson isn't the only monument that celebrates Washington County natives who received America's highest military honor. A pyramid at Martin "Marty" L. Snook Memorial...Tags: U.S. Army, Congressional Medal of Honor Heroes, Heroism, Awards and Prizes, Arts and Culture
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A great nation yes, but being humble is the better course
We have suddenly been overloaded with a recycled, pre-Civil War idea that will again be used by ambitious politician to enhance their election efforts. "American exceptionalism" is the political coin of the realm as potential candidates for the 2012...Tags: Newt Gingrich, Nature, Arts and Culture, Natural Resource Industry, Culture
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America's last World War I veteran laid to rest
richardb@herald-mail.comHe was a very old man, the last of his breed, and when he was laid to rest in the nation's most hallowed ground Tuesday, he represented every American who ever served his or her country in a uniform. Frank Woodruff Buckles, America's last World War I...Tags: U.S. Army, Veterans Affairs, Arlington (Staten Island, New York), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Armed Conflicts
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Hispanic population rises in Washington County
julieg@herald-mail.comWhen Diana Reyes was attending North Hagerstown and Williamsport high schools during the late 1990s, there were not many other Hispanic students to be found. In the late 2000s, when her twin brothers attended Williamsport High and then entered Hagerstown...Tags: Immigration, Population and Census, Washington County (Maryland), Crime, Law and Justice, Culture
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A bit of history returns to local roots
The headlines in the Saturday, Feb. 19, Herald-Mail announced the intention of VT Industries to move one of its plants in Shelbyville, Ind., to Washington County. There are nine Shelby counties and probably as many towns named to honor Isaac Shelby. It is...Tags: Kentucky, Washington County (Maryland), Weddings, Homes, Biography (genre)
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Text of Obama's State of Union address
The text of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, as prepared for delivery and released by the White House. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow Americans: Tonight I want to begin by...Tags: Barack Obama, Super Bowl, NASA, Terrorism, Consumer Goods Industries
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Take a tour of black history in your own backyard
tiffanya@herald-mail.comIn a region ripe with historic ties, families can honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by taking a Washington County stay-cation. It's easy to seek traces of black history across the river to Harpers Ferry, W.Va., where John Brown led his...Tags: Washington County (Maryland), African Americans, Willie Mays, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Maryland Historical Trust
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Letters to the Editor - May 20
Girls Inc. luncheon was enriching, enlightening event To the editor: I wanted to share a most enriching and enlightening experience that I recently enjoyed right in the “heart” of Hagerstown. I was invited to participate in the Girls Inc....Tags: Government Health Care, Republican Party, Music, Health, Poverty
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Field trips are a great way to spend time with your kids
When a field trip permission slip comes home with one of my children, I ask a few questions. I want to know where the class is going, what the students will be doing and how much these activities will cost. I'm mainly listening for clues to answer one...Tags: History (tv network), Arts and Culture, World War II (1939-1945), Hamburgers, Foods and Beverages
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