Teachers and board reach tentative contract in Frederick
The Frederick County school system and the teachers union reached a tentative contract offering a 4 percent across the board raise contingent on funding from the Frederick County Board of Commissioners. The pact includes a job sharing option and raises salaries from 27,500 to 63,529 for 12 month teachers with required credentials. Ballots for ratification go out next week amidst a 2234 million spending plan that factors in the raises.
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Frederick County Commissioners
Frederick County Board of Education
Jean Smith
Frederick County
Victim’s mother describes girlfriend as abusive and controlling
In Utica area, Douglas Jett 31 was killed by his girlfriend Joelle Waters Terry who faces second degree murder charges. His mother says he endured abuse and isolation from her, while family members recount episodes of violence and his efforts to support Terry despite alcoholism. Funeral details followed.
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Jessup
Utica
Jean Fleig
Douglas James Jett
Old Frederick Road
Joelle Waters Terry
Joelle
Ms. Terry
Ms. Jett
Fleig
Howard County General
Jett
Goo Yuck science fun at Twin Ridge Elementary
Douglas Tallman reports on Twin Ridge Elementary School hosting a two day Science Math Extravaganza that combines goo experiments magnets and astronaut gloves to engage all students. Volunteers Barry Oakes and Karen Emmerich help run activities stressing measurement and graphing as the district gears up for the state assessment.
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Katie Hunsberger
Arielle Trinch
Twin Ridge Elementary School
Mount Airy
Stidents
Twin Ridge
Singapore
Barry Oakes
Johns Hopkins University
Applied Physics
Karen Emmerich
Heath
Droddy
Maryland
Victims’ helpers honored at Frederick County ceremony
Fifteen people were praised at the Frederick County Courthouse during National Crime Victims Week for aiding crime victims. Deputy Randy Dorsey and Trooper Dan Hoffman were highlighted for going above duty, with Dorsey staying past his shift to support a 7-year-old assault testifier and Hoffman's off duty response to a domestic violence plea. Other honorees included Carla Grau of Elmwood Terrace Apartments and State Police Cpls Mike Lowry and Gary Bachtell for cases involving a local murder investigation, fraudulent credit card charges, and assisting an elderly woman.
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Randy Dorsey
Carla Grau
Dan Hoffman
Frederick County
Scott Rolle
Dorsey
Rolle
Sheriff’s Office
Ms. Gray
Elmwood Terrace Apartments
Hoffman
Maryland State Police
State Police
Mike Lowry
Gary Bachtell
Cpl
Lowry
Bachtell
Opening Night at Harry Grove Stadium for Keys season
Fans packed Frederick's Harry Grove Stadium for Opening Night as the Class A Frederick Keys began their 10th professional season. A 7,484 turnout enjoyed Dixieland Two tunes, vendors, and the Dugout Dog while dignitaries mingled, and fans renewed acquaintances. Local veteran Pat Dodd expressed confident playoff expectations.
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Harry Grove Stadium
Dixieland
Keys
Frederick
Frederick Keys
Pat Dodd
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