Debates Grow Over Elected School Board and Local Referendums
Speakers at a public meeting voiced concerns about an elected school board and nonpartisan nomination reform. Support came from Sen. Derr and Sug Ann Yingling for stronger referenda while GOP figures backed the idea. Other ideas included raising the state cigarette tax to deter teen smoking and funding for converting a vacant building into an arts center.
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Jay Gardner
Frederick
Republican Central Committees
Sug Ann Yingling
Ms. Yingling
Hervey Kirk
GOP Central Committee
Gehoo
Richard D. Cooper
Jefferson
Mr. Cooper
Emil Maynard
Parris Glendening
General Assembly
Mr. Maynard
Tad Jones
New Market Christmas Arts and Crafts Event Spotlight
New Market Garden Club hosts a traditional Christmas in town with Madrigal Singers, street carols, a craft show and bake sale at the fire hall, and a town hall raffle offering a quilt or a Rebecca Pearl art print. Rebecca Pearl showcased watercolors at local venues and offered 5x7 prints and commissions, while Rosemary Wilkerson displayed works at the welcome center.
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Eens
New Market Garden Club
Madrigal Singers
Rebecca Pearl
Pearl
Aloe Center
Rogsie
Ms. Pearl
Rosemary Wilkerson
New Market
Hugh
Venice
Thurmont Christmas decor judging and Santa breakfast details
The Thurmont Christmas celebration continues with outdoor residential decoration judging on December 16 17 and 18 from 5 to 9 pm. The winner is announced December 19 at 6 30 p.m. at the town Christmas tree on Main and Center. Breakfast with Santa at the Cozy Restaurant runs December 18 14 20 and 21 from 8 30 to 11 30 a.m.
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Main
Center
Santa
Violent toys spark debate on safety and media influence
Children like Morgan Mullins and Juliet engage with toys seen as dangerous while experts warn about impressionable youth. Maryland murder extradition case of Samuel Sheinbein highlights legal stakes and debates over citizenship. Industry figures from Sega defend entertainment value and parental guidance while officials urge vigilance over violent content and its impact on kids.
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Elyakim Rubinstein
Sheinbein
U.S
Israel
Alfred Teilo
Maryland
U.S. Congress
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