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Missing Appalachian Trail hiker found at ranger's home
A woman who became lost Thursday afternoon on a trail off Crystal Falls Drive ended up at a park ranger’s house Thursday night along Wolfsville Road near the Frederick County line, according to a Washington County 911 supervisor. The woman was...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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24-year NPS vet chosen as new superintendent of Appalachian National Scenic Trail office in Harpers Ferry
richardb@herald-mail.comNational Park Service officials sifted through more than 300 applications — from federal government employees to private citizens — before deciding on Wendy K. Janssen as their new superintendent of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail office...Tags: Politics, Somerville, Washington, DC, National Parks, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Frank O. Moore Sr., 92
Frank Owen Moore Sr., 92, of Royer Road, and formerly of Military Road, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law. A lifelong resident of Cascade, Md., he was born Feb. 20, 1920, to Lewis Jacob and Debbie H....
Tags: Health and Safety at School, France, World War II (1939-1945), Armed Forces, PTA
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Home is where you want it to be
timr@herald-mail.comA blog primarily dedicated to the mountain wilderness might seem an odd place for a debate about telecommuting, but on John Warren’s excellent Adirondack Almanack site, the issue has rubbed elbows with ice fishing and the virtues of winter camping....Tags: Antietam National Battlefield, Wildlife
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William B. Bundick, 79
William “Bill” Bryan Bundick of Clear Spring, Md., passed away Dec. 28, 2012, at the age of 79, in Winchester, Va. Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Oscar and Lillie Barnes; his mother, Theodosia Barnes Truitt; his father,...
Tags: Wallops Island (Accomack, Virginia), Cumberland (Allegany, Maryland), Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Shriners, Washington, DC
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Fiscal cliff causing unease for Washington County businesses
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comWith the fiscal cliff less than three weeks away, one area bank is accelerating its dividend payments, and a local business poised to hire more people is holding off to see what happens at the start of the year. Susquehanna Bancshares Inc. Chairman...Tags: Antietam National Battlefield, Barack Obama, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Gardens and Parks
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Adalberto M. Perez, 66
Adalberto M. Perez, 66, of Inwood, W.Va., passed away Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at City Hospital. Born April 11, 1946 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jose and Carmen Perez. He served with the U.S. Navy, and retired after 34 years with...Tags: U.S. Navy, American Legion, U.S. Air Force
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W.Va. briefs
Free mulch offered to residents of Berkeley Co. MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — The Berkeley County Solid Waste Authority is offering free mulch to Berkeley County residents during the holiday season. Clint Hogbin, an official with the Berkeley County...Tags: Washington College (Maryland), University of Texas at Austin, Education, Stanford University, Chestertown
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Maryland preserves 65 acres in Washington County
A 65-acre property in Washington County is one of two that has been permanently preserved by the State of Maryland. Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown and the Board of Public Works approved the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) easement this week....Tags: State Parks, Environmental Issues, Wicomico County, Antietam National Battlefield, Greenbrier
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Couple raising money for Tabitha's Table by hiking 42 miles on the Appalachian Trail
After volunteering their time at Tabitha’s Table, handing out food and hygiene products to those in need, Scott and Angela Griffin wanted to do more. The Smithsburg couple decided to raise money for the organization by hiking 42 miles from Pen...Tags: Washington Monument
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Volunteer trail days at Cunningham Falls and Gambrill
Volunteers are needed to help at Cunningham Falls and Gambrill state parks as part of volunteer trail days. At both locations Volunteers will help with maintenance and installation of trail erosion control structures. Possible clearing of blow downs...Tags: State Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Gardens and Parks
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Two Washington County properties entered into separate preservation programs
dona@herald-mail.comDevelopment rights on 27 acres of land in Washington County have been entered into two preservation programs, according to state news releases. Gov. Martin O’Malley and the state Board of Public Works approved the addition of the lands into the...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Antietam National Battlefield, Conservation
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