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Man convicted in 1975 of murdering night watchman wants conviction overturned
dona@herald-mail.comA man convicted of the 1975 murder of a night watchman was back in Washington County Circuit Court on Monday seeking to have his conviction overturned due, in part, to improper jury instructions in his trial. Michael Keith Hines is serving a life...Tags: Lawyers, Justice System, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Prosecution, Murder
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Commissioners should adopt bold scholarship plan
The Washington County Commissioners will never face an easier decision: In exchange for a relatively small expense, the county could finally begin to reverse the biggest local obstacle to growth and employment, that being the long-standing truth that...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Clear Spring High cleans up at Envirothon
The 2013 Washington County Envirothon was held April 19 at the Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor Education Center at Fairview. Fourteen teams from Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Smithsburg, and Washington County Technical High School were on hand for the competition. ...
Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Energy Resources, Natural Resources, Environmental Issues
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Scholarship program for Washington County's graduating seniors 'really unaffordable'
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comStarting a scholarship program for Washington County’s graduating seniors, albeit a worthwhile venture, is not something that the county can fund in the immediate future, County Commissioner Ruth Anne Callaham said Tuesday. “It’s...Tags: Marketing, Awards and Prizes, Teaching and Learning, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Financial Aid
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Man serving life for murdering deputy wants new trial
dona@herald-mail.comA man serving a life sentence for the 1979 murder of a Garrett County Sheriff’s deputy was in Washington County Circuit Court on Monday, seeking a new trial based on a higher court decision in the case of a man convicted of murdering a Hagerstown...Tags: Lawyers, Justice System, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Talbot County, Litigation
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Scott A. Thrasher, 41
Scott Andrew Thrasher, 41, of Hagerstown, Md., and formerly of Oakland, Md., passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Meritus Medical Center near Hagerstown. Born May 16, 1971, in Oakland, he was the son of Robert William and Beverly Elaine (Bittinger)...
Tags: Human Interest, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Inaugural class of HCC Police Academy has begun
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comIn his former job as a probation officer, Daniel Monn helped parolees rejoin society. Now, the 28-year-old is training at the Hagerstown Community College Police Academy to take criminals off the streets. “The role has kind of switched, and now...Tags: U.S. Air Force, Montgomery County (Maryland), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Maryland State Police, Crime, Law and Justice
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Business people - March 10
International Association of Administrative Professionals The International Association of Administrative Professionals, or IAAP, recently announced that Donnell Householder of Cumberland, Md., earned certified administrative professional certification....
Tags: West Virginia University, PNC Financial Services Group Incorporated, Loyola University Chicago, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Long Term Care
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Margaret "Ann" Terrett
janeth@herald-mail.comOnce you met Margaret “Ann” Terrett, you were a friend for life. “I think the most important thing — when you met Mom for the first time, you might not know her, but when you left, you were a friend,” said son Robert...Tags: Festive Events, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Nursing Homes, Arts and Culture, Travel
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More snow expected in Hagerstown area Friday
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comHagerstown could see between one and three inches of snow Friday afternoon and Friday night, according to HMTV 6 meteorologist Brittany Beggs. “All the models are showing it (falling) between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m.,” said Beggs, adding that...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Maryland State Police
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Md. congressman says he backs some common-sense gun limits
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comU.S. Rep. John Delaney, D-Md., told state legislators that he favors common-sense limitations when it comes to guns at a meeting of the Western Maryland delegation Thursday. Delaney, the newly elected Democrat who represents the 6th Congressional...Tags: Republican Party, Gaming, Politics, Montgomery County (Maryland), Behavioral Conditions
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Fracking in Garrett and Allegany counties could have impact in Washington County
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comDrilling for natural gas in Garrett County could result in more jobs for Washington County residents and an improved economic climate. But there are potential environmental concerns about the impact of natural gas drilling, Robert Summers, secretary...Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, Energy Resources, Environmental Issues, Allegany County, Conservation
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