Frederick County BoE approves budget moves to commissioners
The Frederick County Board of Education unanimously backs a 474000 increase to the superintendent's plan and fully funds a 500000 Outdoor School program while preserving a 35000 foreign language pilot. The total 162510086 proposal heads to county commissioners who will revise it by June 15 amid funding uncertainties.
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Clinton unveils $500 billion recovery package tonight
President Clinton sets out a $500 billion deficit reduction plan with tax increases and spending cuts in a nationally televised address. An energy tax could cost middle class households about $10 a month, with higher earners hit more. Officials say the plan seeks jobs, growth, and a smaller federal deficit, though markets show jitters.
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Snowstorm fades as Maryland yields lighter blanket
A delayed system brought less snow than expected across Frederick County and neighboring areas. Snow totals ranged from four to six inches in Frederick, six in Hagerstown, and six point five in Cumberland. Police handled fender benders while motorists faced minor issues. the state snow emergency was lifted by 2 pm as sleet and rain replaced snow.
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Gary Hughes enters mayoral race in Frederick
Gary Hughes, a Frederick businessman and former Frederick Arts Council president, announced his candidacy for mayor citing aggressive economic development and greater community involvement. He spoke at his General Business Services firm and described his campaign as issues oriented amid talk with local business leaders.
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County officials push bills before Assembly on jail relief and bonds
Frederick County officials testified before the General Assembly on overcrowding at the 284 bed Adult Detention Center built in 1984 and on a $25 million bonding request for fiscal 1994 1995 for Urbana High School a new elementary school for Walkersville Mount Pleasant New Design Road improvements and fire station capital projects The sheriff cited potential annual savings of about 550 000 from a pretrial release program and noted the jail would be depopulated by roughly 47 inmates while 54 65 percent of the current population awaits trial The group urged changes to reserve fund calculations to preserve the countys top bond rating and to use fire and rescue tax funds for capital improvements
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Derr bill would cover mammograms and check ups
Senator Derr argued for a bill to require full coverage of mammograms and child wellness visits by health insurers, removing deductibles and co payments. He said preventive care saves costs later, while opponents noted existing exemptions and debated feasibility. Dr Melvin Stern of the American Academy of Pediatrics supported the measure.
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Breezy, Cool Weather Forecast With Partial Thursday Clouds
The forecast calls for breezy and cool conditions with highs near the mid 80s and overnight lows around the mid 40s. Partly cloudy and cold Thursday expected with highs in the low 50s. This weather brief appears with a note to see Maryland weather and a map.
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Police probe suspects in Sanders killing near border
West Virginia investigators say a man found shot near the border of Washington and Frederick counties last week was murdered in Berkeley County. They report a number of suspects are being checked by Martinsburg police, as the inquiry continues with limited details released.
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