Frederick County BoE trims spring break by three days
Frederick County Board of Education voted to shorten the traditional post‑winter holiday break by three days. The new schedule shows spring break starting April 13 1995 and classes resuming April 18, with August 29 194 to June 13 1995 as the school year span. Officials cited staff development days and extended summer into late June, noting contract talks and compensation for 12-month employees.
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Florida
Frederick County
Larson
Harry T. deMoil
School calendar tight as officials seek graduation and test dates
School officials under time pressure to finish the calendar so graduation, test days, report cards and staff vacations can be planned. Mr Blom said no negotiation date has been set. The calendar lists closures on Sept 13 for the primary election and Sept 23 for the Great Frederick event.
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Blom
Great Frederick
Probe of choppers shootdown begins
Defense Secretary William Perry said it would take weeks to sift through evidence to determine why two U S fighters shot down two Army helicopters over northern Iraq. He noted changes in procedures but could not reveal specifics for security reasons. Perry said pilots made two passes to identify the targets without radio contact, which was not part of the procedures.
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Washington
William Perry
U.S
Iraq
Perry
Mr. Perry
Downtown gallery owner stabbed in Frederick assault
Downtown gallery owner Douglas Zaruba and his son were attacked by four men along Carroll Creek. Zaruba, 45, was stabbed in the abdomen as the group demanded money. Police arrested three suspects, with a fourth still sought. two teens, Dante Bowens 19 and Michael Tobery 18, faced charges, while the third in custody remained unnamed. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. near East Patrick and Carroll streets.
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Frederick
Sat. Hutchison
Zaruba
Possible abduction attempt near Middletown bus stop
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a 7 year old boy approached at a school bus stop at Mason and Countryside drives around 7 30 am on Friday by a white man in a gray car who asked if he wanted a ride. The boy refused and walked to school uninjured. Car described as gray. Suspect had black hair with a rat tail.
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Frederick County
Dorsey Named Thurmont Postmaster in Milestone Choice
Nelson B. Dorsey was named Thurmont postmaster after six months as officer in charge. He is the town’s first Black postmaster and cited staff attitude as key to accepting the role. Dorsey, 27 years with the postal service, previously led Westminster customer service and delivery, aiming to satisfy every customer in Thurmont.
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Thurmont
Nelson B. Dorsey
Dorsey
Postal Service
Westminster
DNR warns Maryland parks to take trash home
Maryland Department of Natural Resources urges park patrons to keep state parks litter free by taking home all refuse. Since 1993 trash bins were removed except near camping areas and kiosks, bags are provided for entering or free-use parks to curb litter, save costs, and reallocate funds to recreation programs.
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State
DNR
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Patty Manown
Dan Spedden
South Mountain Recreation Area
High Knob
Gambrill State Park
Spedden
Inside The News: Frederick News- Post Recycled Paper Note
A brief note from the Frederick News-Post about printing on 100 percent recycled paper and the newspaper’s commitment to recycling. The message emphasizes eco friendly practices and reduced environmental impact.
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Frederick
Hattery declines another bid for Congress this year
Delegate Thomas Hattery, a three term Maryland lawmaker known for unseating Beverly Byron, will not run this year citing family burdens. He says he may seek to keep his Maryland House seat, and notes Roscoe Bartlett's vulnerability is unclear as Democrat challengers line up. He cites campaign costs and time as barriers to another congressional bid.
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Thomas Hattery
Beverly Byron
Congress
Capitol Hill
Mr. Hattery
Roscoe Bartlett
Hattery
Byron
Maryland
House of Delegates
Frederick County
Annapolis
Bartlett
Roscoe
Dr. Bartlett
Teachers and BoE sign one year contract
Freder ick County Board of Education and Frederick County Teachers Association reached a one year salary and benefits contract. The $3.3 million increase is to be funded by the county commissioners, who face projected higher local education spending and a growing student body. Budget gaps and shrinking per student allocations raise concerns among board members and teachers.
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Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick County Teachers Association
Frederick County
Mark Sneadner
Jack Patterson
FCTA
Anna Grimes 104 dies. longtime LPN of Sykesville
Anna L Grimes 104 of Sykesville died April 14 at Sykesville Eldercare She was born August 3 1889 in Boyds daughter of the late Edward D and Maggie Perrill Lewis She worked as a licensed practical nurse at Springfield Hospital Center retiring in 1959 A member of Springfield Presbyterian Church and life member of Sykesville Freedom District Fire Co Auxiliary She is survived by son Edward R Grimes granddaughter Helen Ferguson and several great grandchildren Funeral services April 17 at Haight Funeral Home with interment in Springfield Cemetery
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Sykesville
Boyds
Edward D
Maggie Perrill Lewis
Edward R. Grimes
Helen Ferguson
Westminster
Grimes
Frederick
Springfield Hospital Center
Springfield Presbyterian Church
Sykesville Freedom District Fire Co. Auxilary
Haight Funeral Home
MD. 32
James Dale
Springfield Cemetery
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