Swimmers Highlight School Pride At Local Meet
Students from Walkersville and Middletown share stories on how swimming transformed their grades, goals, and lives. Pat Salaverri cites support from coaches and teammates while Adam Himmelwright hopes for varsity letters, records, and college scholarships. Community pool use and accessibility are discussed.
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Pat Salaverri
Walkersville High School
Adam Himmelwright
Middletown High
Mike Weimert
Middletown
Pastor Cudlipp Resigns Amid Sexual Allegations at ELCA Church
Dr. Cudlipp says resignation timed with allegations aimed at forcing his departure from St. Paul church, citing conflicts with church council president Mykel Hitselberger over budget and preaching. Bishop Mocko notes no investigation due to resignation, and seeks a new pastor for the parish. Parishioners express surprise and disbelief at the charges.
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Cudlipp
Mocko
Church Council
Mykel Hitselberger
Hitselberger
Dr. Cudlipp
Jane Smith
Fred
Mocke
ELCA
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America
School board weighs budget options amid 179.5 million target
Board members debated sticking to Dr Gadra's 179.5 million proposal or drafting a larger budget to show the system's needs. Some advocated exceeding the figure, others favored realism, with Vice President Jean Smith calling 179.5 million a reasonable target. Gadra said the plan meets minimum needs without pleasing county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Cooley
Quist
Dr. Gadra
Cartlidge
Jean Smith
Gadra
Ellen Willis Named to Maryland House of Delegates
Ellen Willis, director of business and industry training for Carroll Community College, was appointed to the House of Delegates seat vacated by Democrat Richard Dixon. Dixon resigned to become state treasurer, Willis will serve the remainder of his term until January 1999.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis, Md
Ellen Willis
Carroll Community College
House of Delegates
Richard Dixon
Dixon
Willis
Zoo rent dispute stalls park sale and raises aid plea
The Danner-led zoo rejected offers of 1 million plus rent and 1.1 million with 55 thousand rent, while rent rises 67 percent to 75 thousand this summer. Officials cite tight budgets, recent weather and one of the worst snows in 70 years, calling for public support and sponsorships as they pursue accreditation and improved care.
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Mr. Hahn
Danner
Hahn
Zoo
Clapp
Mr. Danner
Strachan
Michael Cranfield
Baltimore Zoo
Catoctin Zoo
American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums
Investigators scrutinize exit doors on Amtrak crash
NTSB probes whether survivors struggled to open jammed doors and windows after the Maryland collision. Glass described as nearly unbreakable raised questions while the Amtrak locomotive design faces closer review for fuel tank placement and rupture risk. Witnesses report victims banging on windows and doors that failed to open as the crash unfolded.
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National Transportation Safety Board
Amtrak
General Motors
Clifford Black
Silver Spring
Washington
NTSB
Maryland Rail
John Goglia
No-F Rule Changes Academic Eligibility Policy
Maryland counties consider a no-F and 2.0 GPA standard for student eligibility with grades from report cards and interim reports guiding eligibility. Officials cite better academic benchmarks, while opponents warn it reduces sports participation and harms African American students and those with learning disabilities. Data from Gov. Thomas Johnson and Frederick high schools show increases in ineligible athletes under the proposed rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Joseph Polee
Gary Glover
Polce
Thomas Johnson
Frederick High
Frederick
Court to Hear Key Cable TV Case
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if Congress can require cable systems to carry local stations under the 1992 must carry law. Cable companies argue it violates free speech rights, while Clinton aides and broadcasters say the rule preserves many stations from failing. The court also rejected Time Warner’s bid to block rate cuts, noting regulators already limited rates.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
Clinton
Time Warner Entertainment Co
Turner Broadcasting System
Justice Department
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Stotewide Liquidation
Main Street
Thurmont
Ann Adams
L.C.S.W
David Bromberg
Greg Powell
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Opossumtown Pike
Rose Jill Plaza
Frederick, MD
Hair By
Ohio
Indiana
Bethesda
Dawn
Mt. Zion Road
Finland
Long Pool & Spa Center
Carroll St
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