County students raise math scores with reteaching and tutoring
Bonnie Ward credits improved math scores to formula testing reteaching computer aided instruction and expanded tutoring. She notes teachers use varied strategies and students can relearn missed concepts. County aim is to reach 87 percent and meet seven of eight Maryland standards in performance.
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Gasoline prices ease as discounts spread nationwide
Local station operators report falling pump prices with self-serve regular unleaded near 1.21 to 1.40 per gallon and distributor costs easing. Dealers tally slower business despite lower costs, citing holiday travel and competition, while holiday hours vary by outlet including 24 hour operations on Christmas and New Year’s.
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Frederick County workers face new skill demands study finds
A Frederick County Economic and Community Development Commission survey of 33 local businesses shows future workers must attain high school education or equivalent, with about half of occupations requiring a college degree. High tech growth along I 270 corridor and telecommunication jobs rise as industries expand amid highway improvements and deregulation.
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Perestroika era clash over power and a pair of Maryland crashes
Soviet political figures debate could fracture democracy as hard-liners push for emergency rule while reformists warn of a drift to dictatorship. In Maryland two minor crashes near Waterside Development and Md 194 involve three cars with no injuries and minor charges.
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State donation eyed for old railroad bridges
The Maryland Railroad Administration bought three second-hand bridges for 42000 dollars and may donate them to Frederick after dismantling them to widen Md 32. The bridges, once part of a B and O line near Annapolis Junction, were removed as the state prioritizes mass transit and flood control projects in Frederick and the Carroll Creek area.
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Obituary for Mrs Ann M Marshall Chewsville 65
Mrs. Ann M. Marshall 65 of Main Street Chewsville died Thursday December 20 at Washington County Hospital Hagerstown She was the widow of Leo E Marshall Sr born Johnson City Tennessee daughter of the late Charles and Flora Luthell Vance Surviving Elaine M Shaffer Brenda L Willard both of Thiurmont Gardner E Marshall Chewsville five grandchildren predeceased by son Leo E Marshall Jr 1984 Private service at family convenience Arrangements by Davis Funeral Home Smithsburg
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School Board Sets Budget Plan and Reorg for 1991 92
Dr. Farmer outlined a process starting January to draft the Superintendent's budget, with hearings, a final February school board budget, then county commission review. Despite unanimity, Patricia Mangiafico questioned smoke free schools and in service days. The board reorganized the drafting computer graphics course into two classes and approved an economics geography pilot plus the course guide for 1991 92.
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the Mantin
Carter and Technology Center
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