Armed man on Frederick street halted after standoff
Police blocked a narrow road for over four hours as a mountain terrain prevented a helicopter from landing. An armed man, believed a former military special forces member, was taken into custody after authorities recovered cans of beer from his vehicle. Littering charges were considered by Deputy Frech and Hoffacker criticized the offense as angering him.
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Board weighs open enrollment amid crowding and logistics
Discussion on open enrollment continues with concerns about paperwork, transportation costs, and neighborhood seats. Trustees debate middle school capacity and potential recruiting by coaches while noting staff must draft a plan for an Educational Multicultural Committee and review practices before any policy changes.
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County Considers Salary Increases and Reclassifications
County officials weigh raises for top administrators and a 33 400 rise for an assistant director while exploring salary disparities across departments. A study on pay equity could take over a year, with reclassification options for public safety and ALS staff to address recruitment and retention.
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Investigators Probe Columbine School After Tragic Shooting
In Colorado, investigators examine other districts to ensure weapons were not hidden as mourners in Littleton and Denver gather to honor victims. Students and families place flowers and notes at a park near Columbine High, while authorities question suspects’ parents and inspect homes. Survivors face returning to a school scene etched in grief.
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Community eyes on school safety after Littleton lessons
Frederick County Public Schools leaders urge parental involvement and alertness to warning signs of violence. A School Safety Task Force including police and clergy seeks measures to prevent youth violence. Experts stress early signs and mental health support from YMCA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and counseling services.
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NATO airstrikes widen Kosovo war as Chernomyrdin arrives
Missiles again hit Belgrade amid the Kosovo crisis as former Russian Premier Viktor Chernomyrdin visits Milosevic to push for a peace plan. NATO's air campaign continues with no ground force decision, while refugees flood Albania and Macedonia. Romania grants NATO airspace access, with Bulgaria expected soon.
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County budget notes discuss potential $32 million draw
Ms Hogan outlined that a $32 million draw could come from a $5.5 million year budget surplus. She noted pending items that may need action before June 30, the county's fiscal year end, with several possibilities still under consideration.
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Student bomb threat prompts sheriff investigation at local elementary
LEWISTOWN A Frederick County Sheriff's Office deputy rushed to a local elementary school after a student made a bomb threat. School officials screened the student’s backpack but found nothing. the deputy had not arrived by press time.
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Denver area hotlines inundated after Littleton school massacre
Across the Denver metro area counselors and special phone banks faced a deluge of calls from grief stricken locals seeking reassurance. Even people with no direct ties to Columbine High School reached out. Jeanne Mueller-Rohner of the Mental Health Association of Colorado described hours of steady calls as teachers and troubled parents sought guidance for their children.
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Pep In Peppermint Studied For Athletic Edge
Charleston Wa AP Bryan Raudenbush a psychology professor at Wheeling Jesuit University tests if peppermint odor boosts athletic performance He leads a study titled Effects of Odors on Objective and Subjective Measures of Physical Performance in Athletes monitoring athletes on treadmills while exposed to various scents to see if alertness improves speed and jump height
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