Tragedy after Virginia ferry trip crash leaves one dead
A car crash near White's Ferry Road between Poolesville and Leesburg killed Jessica Vought, 18, of Alexandria, and sent four others to area hospitals in critical or serious condition. The driver, Andrienne White Stone, 18, also from Alexandria, was listed as seriously injured. Police attributed fog and driver error as factors. investigation continues.
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Alexandria
Washington Hospital Center
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Virginia
MSD budget to exceed twenty million dollars next year
Maryland School for the Deaf faces an 11.4 percent funding rise to over 20 million as part of a 1997 enrollment based formula. Superintendent James Tucker says funds will boost teacher salaries and cover delayed campus repairs to keep MSD competitive with Frederick and Howard counties. A rising enrollment due to newborn hearing tests will push Frederick and Columbia campuses toward 500 students, expanding bilingual exposure in American Sign Language and English.
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School For the Deaf
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James Tucker
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Columbia
Tucker
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Tuckersaia
TJ Middle weighs mixed classes to raise all students
Gov Thomas Johnson Middle School plans a March 8 meeting to consider ending separate honors merit and directed classes in social studies and science. Teacher David Arch argues mixed groups boost high achievers and help lower performers, creating calmer focused classes and broader learning.
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David Arch
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle School
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Navy finds wreckage of Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru
Navy officials say a remotely operated vehicle located wreckage of the Japanese fishing vessel Ehime Maru nine miles south of Diamond Head, surfacing to confirm the loss after a collision with a U S naval ship. No bodies confirmed. 26 rescued after February collision. two teachers and three crewmen among the missing.
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Jon Yoshishige
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Diamond Head
Uwajima Fisheries High School
Japan
Tananegi Fari Mamhars
Hecht’s camera bill gains national attention
Maryland Delegate Sue Hecht pushes a bill to monitor cameras in nursing home rooms drawing national interest after appearances on Good Morning America and CNN. Supporters nationwide sent emails, some requesting copies, others offering congratulations or sharing horror stories.
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Sue Hecht
General Assembly
Good Morning America
CNN
Glendening Green Bag Appointments Hit Maryland Boards
Eleven Frederick County residents received Green Bag appointments to state and county boards and commissions. Recipients include former Rep Rovers Byron and former Delegate George Littrell Jr, plus officials from Frederick County Health, Community College, and Social Services boards. The tradition traces to the English House of Commons and involves the governor’s executive nominations reviewed by the Senate Executive Nominations Committee before final approval.
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Wunapilis
Mer County
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Eroun
Frederick County
Byron
Maryland Technology Development_board of directors
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John W Derr
Frederick Underwriters
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
George Littrell Jr
Board of Trustees of Blind
Wich
Timothy Ferguson
Frederic Carr
Rosea
Derick
Dons J White
Frederick Community College Board of Trustees
Earl H Rootins
Ranta Aluminum
Apprenticeship and Training Council
Larry A Bohn
Fredenck County Health Department
Advisory Council On Youth
Thaddeus
Red Top Herald
Frocae
Maryland Legal Services Corp Board of
Anne F Wainer
Coa
Fredenck Counts
Soca
State Board of Social Work Examiners
William N Welsh
State Board of Examiners
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