County eyes drug testing for sheriff and detention staff
Frederick County officials weigh mandatory drug tests for sheriff's department and adult detention center employees amid a formal legality review led by personnel director Mitchell Hose. County commissioners backs testing as a preventive wellness measure in high risk patrol and corrections units, while denying any current drug allegations.
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Sheriff's Department
Frederick
Snyder
Mitchell Hose
Sheriff Department
Hose
Chester Clagett
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 102
Clagett
Woodsboro
Glenn Selby
Brunswick
Sept. Frederick County
Donald C. Barnes
Walkersville
Ralph W. Brandon
Thurmont
Galen Clagett
Ronald Reagan
Brunswick welcomes Little League champs home
Susan C. Nicol reports on the arrival of Brunswick’s Little League champions, warmly greeted as they return home. The town celebrated their regional success and hometown pride, with ceremonies noted on page A-4 of the News-Post.
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Champs
Brunswick — Creete
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Potomac Street
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Eens
Wad Revere
Teaching with 2s as a helpful aid for students
In a feature on modern teaching methods, Shon discusses using simple 2s as a practical tool to engage students and reduce frustration for educators. The approach aims to streamline problem solving and foster supportive learning environments.
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Miony
River Boat Captain Recalls Four Years on the Mississippi
A river boat captain shares experiences from four years of riding the Mississippi up and down, offering a glimpse into life on the water and the routines aboard the vessel. The Miami Herald presents the reminiscence as a feature note.
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Mississippi
Frederick 4-H'er wins state farm queen title
Adrienne Shaffer 19 of Knoxville won Maryland Farm Queen at the 105th Maryland State Fair with 73 contestants. First runner up was Wendy Ann Snow of Allegany County, followed by Karen Fieishell, Tonna Caple, and Marjorie Ann Gilbert as other runners up. Shaffer, a nine year 4H member, will represent Maryland Farm Bureau at fair events and aim for the national title later this winter. She grows dairy goats, lambs and swine on 32 acres with family, plans animal science studies, and will end her reign at Frederick County's Great Frederick Fair.
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Maryland
Frederick County
Adrienne Shaffer
Knoxville
State Farm
Wendy Ann Snow
Allegany County
Karen Fieishell
Howard County
Tonna Caple
Carroll County
Marjorie Ann Gilbert
Cecile County
Miss Shaffer
Paul Shaffer
Maryland Farm Bureau
Frederick
Brunswick High School
Frederick Community College
Shaffer
Tunesium
Queens
Mary Kiey
Mies Shaffer
Death toll climbs from Cameroon toxic gas leak
In Cameroon the government said more than 2,000 people were killed by toxic gas from a volcanic lake in the southwest. The military led rescue efforts as an Israeli medical team and international partners prepared aid, with no official injury total. Officials gave varying death figures and noted ongoing volcanic activity.
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Cameroon
Yaounde
United States
Britain
France
Michael Weiner
Israel
Shimon Peres
Georges Ngango
Gyithyejtien
Joseph Makassa
Bamenda
Makassz
Maryland plans four new power plants face demand rise
Maryland electric utilities outline four new plants over the next decade amid already ample power and conservation calls. BG&E began Brandon Shores expansion in Anne Arundel County while Delmarva works on a 500 MW coal plant at Wiesna Dorchester. Plans include a coal gas plant in Montgomery County and a PEPCO unit in mid 1990s growth. Utilities warn forecasting is imprecise and rate hikes may follow environmental concerns.
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Baltimore
Maryland Electric Companies
Maryland
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co
Brandon Shores
Anne Arundel County
State Public Service Commission
Delmarva Power and Light Co
Wiesna
Dorchester County
Delmarva
Ee Ee Etre Iy Eceiee
Arthur E. Lesdvall
Bg&e
Montgomery County
Pree Co
Jon M. Derrick, Jr
PEPCO
Derrick
Carl F. Doll
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
District of Columbia
Mud Pit Mayhem At Woodsboro Carnival Run
Drivers battled mud in a 90 second challenge at the Woodsboro carnival grounds sponsored by 2-104. Custom and stock pickups, Blazers, Jeeps, and Broncos roared into a deep slick, spinning tires then stalling as a tractor hauled them free. A $1,000 jackpot lured bold attempts.
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Woodsboro
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