County jail earns health accreditation in Maryland
The Frederick County Adult Detention Center received a certificate of accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care for meeting the Standards for Health Services in jails. Corrections Chief Barry Stanton announced the credential as proof of compliance and quality health care delivery.
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National Commission On Correctional Health Care
Frederick County Adult Detention Center
Barry Stanton
Frederick County
Frederick
Maryland
NCCHC
Michael Wolke
Delegates honor troopers in I-70 pursuit standoff
The Maryland House of Delegates praised several state and local officers for risking their lives during a January I-70 chase and Hancock standoff. Cpl. Mark Gibbons, off duty, initiated the pursuit leading to a long high speed chase and tense stand-off. Also honored were Cpl. M. Edward Crouse and Trooper 1st Class Chris Holland, with other agencies cited for joint efforts amid traffic disruption and a fatal end.
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Annapolis
House of Delegates
Mark Gibbons
Frederick
State Police Aviation Division
Hancock
Cpl
M. Edward Crouse
Chris Holland
Frederick Barrack
Washington
Frederick County
Donald Wheeler
Florida
Maryland
Thurmont plans two public hearings on zoning and ColorFest rules
Thurmont town commissioners will hold two hearings next month. A zoning amendment would allow front setbacks to be eliminated in the B-3 district for April 28 hearings. An amendment to the ColorFest ordinance would permit self contained RVs and campers to park from the Wednesday before ColorFest through 9 p.m. Sunday. the May 7 public hearing will consider this. The ColorFest committee reported $2,000 raised with $9,200 distributed this year and $15,000 donated over six years. The Harmony Road bridge will not be acquired due to a $160,000 rehab cost.
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Thurmont
Town Board of Commissioners
Richard May
Bruce C. Loverock
Terrence R. Beat
Harmony Road
Frederick County
Mr. Best
Frederick students win national achievement awards at UMBC
Frederick area students Mike Smith Kyle Riley and Ben Thomas received National Achievement Awards. They are members of the UBMC Theater Department and part of The Diary of a Scoundrel ensemble invited to the American College Theater Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington in April.
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Frederick Area
University of Maryland
Baltimore County
Ubmc Theater Department
American College Theater Festival
Kennedy Center
Washington, D.C
Baker names coordinator for Frances Baker campaign
Frances Baker appoints Nancy Rupertus as administrative campaign coordinator. Rupertus, a downtown resident and former Greater Frederick Development Corporation coordinator, will mobilize volunteers, handle inquiries, schedule public meetings, and coordinate publicity while highlighting a younger, diverse Frederick with growth needs and smart cost awareness.
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Frances Baker
Nancy Rupertus
Baker
Rupertus
Hungarian boy Csaba Cziky receives surgery aid and visit
St Francis of Assisi Church members hosted a pizza party for Csaba Cziky a 9 year old Hungarian boy here for leg lengthening surgery. Peace Corps volunteers aided arranging care at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital with Operation Smile while his mother Erica stayed with him for six months exploring the United States including Ocean City and meeting local supporters.
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Derwood
St. Francis of Assisi
Csaba Cziky
United
Gary
Csaba
Operation Smile
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
Rockville
St. Francis Church
United States
Ocean City
Leads sought in Rockville burglaries
Crime Solvers assists Montgomery County police in investigating daytime residential burglaries in the Rockville Randolph Hills area along Rocking Horse Road and Boiling Brook Parkway. At least 10 homes hit since February with rear door forced entries. burglars search bedrooms, take cash and jewelry. Footprints show heavy work boots. tips to 1 800 673 2777 may yield up to 1000 reward. Navy Midshipman Scott Morrill named to academic deans list at the U S Naval Academy.
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Rockville
Rocking Horse Road
Boiling Brook Parkway
Randolph Hills
Crime Solvers
Montgomery County
Crime Solvers Organization
Emmitsburg center renovations approved for ADA work
Frederick County Commissioners authorize more than 580 009 for Emmitsburg Community Center ADA compliance and asbestos removal. Redwood Contracting of Abingdon won a 508 045 contract for accessibility upgrades. EnviroBate Global of Sterling won a 71 242 bid for hazardous material removal. The six month project will run in phases without closing the building, possibly starting May 1.
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Frederick County
Emmitsburg Community Center
Redwood Contracting, Inc
Abingdon
EnviroBate Global
Sterling
Dennis Cross
Department of Public Works
Brunswick Community Theater to stage Steel Magnolias
Tickets are on sale for the Brunswick Community Theater production of Steel Magnolias at the Brunswick City Park building. Performances run April 11 12 17 18 and 19 with adults five dollars seniors four dollars and children under 12 three dollars. For more information call Karen Harshman at 834-7295.
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Brunswick
Brunswick Community Theater
Brunswick City Park
Karen Harshman
Gettysburg College Honors Students Named to Dean and Commendation Lists
Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania announces honors for fall semester. Tracie Clabaugh of Sabillasville earned commendation list status, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clabaugh. John Merner of Thurmont made the dean's list, son of Donne Athey.
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Gettysburg College
Pennsylvania
Tracie Clabaugh
Sabillasville
Robert Clabaugh
John Merner
Thurmont
Donne Athey
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