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March 5, 2020 | Deirdre Byrne

Black D-Day Hero’s Widow Fights for His Medal of Honor

Joann Woodson spent years investigating contributions black residents made in Clarksburg’s development since the 1800s. Because of her research as president for the Clarksburg Historical Society, two new elementary schools were named after her ancestors: Snowden Farm Elementary School and Wilson Wims Elementary School. Through her work with Clarksburg Historical Society, Woodson, a lifelong resident […]

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October 19, 2017 | Staff Writer

Jets Flying Overhead for Capital Area Events

Takoma Park Police say that between Oct. 21 and Oct. 24, 2017, the following aircraft are scheduled for flyover events: Saturday, Oct. 21, 3:21 p.m. — Four F-18 aircraft will be conducting a flyover of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis for a football game. Sunday, Oct. 22, 7:22 a.m. — There will be a […]

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October 6, 2017 | Staff Writer

Jets Flying Overhead for Capital Area Events

Takoma Park Police say the National Capital Region will have several times in the next eight days when fighter jets will be flying overhead. According to a statement from Takoma Park police, the events have been coordinated in cooperation with the Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, U.S. Park Police, Department of […]

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