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Man attempts to abduct girl

Allegiant Air takes off for Orlando
HAGERSTOWN - An exotic bird, grandparents flying to see their grandchildren's football tournament and the president of the Washington County Commissioners were among the passengers Friday night on the inaugural Allegiant Air flight from Hagerstown Regional Airport to Orlando, Fla. "My wife is taking me to Florida on her credit card," Commissioners President John F. Barr said Friday night during a brief ceremony before the flight.

4 honored as fellows for service work within the Frederick community
The Community Foundation of Frederick County recognized the accomplishments of four people as Wertheimer Fellows for Excellence in Volunteerism during its annual meeting

Home for the holidays
We've probably all had the experience of staying overnight at the home of a friend or extended family member, and feeling a little awkward about asking for something. Maybe it's wanting another blanket or a snack, but not wanting to intrude too much on your hosts.

Hagen attacks incinerator idea
The only Frederick County commissioner opposed to a trash incinerator asked other board members at a meeting Tuesday to step back and re-evaluate their research

Two charged with animal abuse
MARTINSBURG, W.VA. - Two Martinsburg residents are accused of abusing a pit bull that was found chained in the attic of a home with open wounds on its nose and mouth, which authorities said Friday had been duct taped shut to keep it from barking. Randall Craig Siford Jr., 34, and Breshannon Leslie Deveraux, 33, both of 252 E. Burke St., were charged with felony counts of animal cruelty, according to police and Berkeley County Magistrate Court records.

Almost home
Jessica Blake is not a drug addict or an abused wife Her husband is not a felon

Construction limits seats for Chambersburg basketball season
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Competition could be heated in high school basketball this season, particularly for tickets to Chambersburg Trojans home games. With construction ongoing at Chambersburg Area Senior High School and the lobby being used as a weight room until a new gymnasium is completed, fire codes now limit seating to 1,000 fans.

Water talks continue
BRUNSWICK — Residents of Rosement told Brunswick city council members at a public hearing that they opposed the plan to shut off public water to properties in Rosemont, where 78 homes, a park building and a church are served by Brunswick's public water system

Made over - Drumm family crosses new threshold in lives
SOUTH MOUNTAIN, PA - "Welcome home, Drumm family." The words that greeted the family of five on its return Friday from Walt Disney World held enormous meaning. That's because moments after "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" host Ty Pennington said them, the Drumms joined thousands of other people in chanting "move that bus" to reveal the house they hope will suit their needs for years to come.

Victim recalls robbery, assault
Laura Chapman was 87 and home alone when she awakened to hear glass breaking on the first floor of her Frederick residence shortly before 1 a m Jan 5

Pocomoke ends Boonsboro's run
CATONSVILLE, Md. For much of the match, the Boonsboro boys soccer team held the ball. But in the end, the Warriors didnt get a hold of the state championship trophy.Time of possession was a meaningless statistic as Pocomoke scored three lightning-fast goals while Boonsboro moved the ball but failed to finish on Friday in a 3-1 loss in the Maryland Class 1A state final at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County.