Glendening targets education and health in 1998 plan
Governor Parris Glendening unveils a 1998 agenda prioritizing education, children, jobs, and the environment. He proposes a 7 percent rise in college funding to start a $650 million higher-ed boost, over $200 million for new and renovated public schools, expanded classroom aid, and full tuition scholarships for top Science and Math majors with work-back guarantees. He also seeks $77 million to guarantee health care for children under 18 and pregnant women, funded largely by federal aid.
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Annapolis
Parris Glendening
Glendening
Maryland
Home-schooled Kelly brothers top Mathcounts meet in Walkersville
Two home schooled brothers Christopher and Justin Kelly tied with perfect scores on two written tests at the Mathcounts meet in Walkersville, while Kevin Pearl won the head-to-head verbal contest among the top 17 scorers. The Kellys led the team to victory over seven public middle schools, with Frank Kelly praising their self-driven study.
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Christopher
Justin Kelly
Kevin Pearl
Frank Kelly
Kelly
Keily
Kevin
Christopher Kelly
Jake
Kristine Pearl
Maryland Guard unit trains for peacekeeping duties
The Maryland National Guard’s Company A, First Battalion, 115th Infantry Regiment, trained at Reich's Ford Road to clear rooms from snipers and set up barricades and roadblocks. Eighty of 113 soldiers practiced building clearing, stair movement under fire, and establishing roads for potential Bosnia style missions. The unit, historically active in civil disturbances and urban aid, aims to broaden its peacekeeping role.
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County Public Safety Training Center
Reich
Ford Road
115Th Infantry Regiment
Maryland National Guard
Michael Cresap
MD 144
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Set
Robert Elkins
Bosnia
Frederick County
German settlers left mark on Frederick County history
The article notes Frederick County's German immigrants began settling from 1734, building sturdy brick and stone homes that reflected prosperity and pride. Historian Margaret Elizabeth Myers emphasizes their pursuit of freedom and betterment, shaping the county’s early landscape amid its 250th anniversary celebration.
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Frederick County
Daniel Boone
Frederick
Margaret Elizabeth Myers
Frederick memorabilia fetches high prices at Frederick fair auction
An 1897 engraved covered candy dish led a lively sale at the Frederick memorabilia auction at the fairgrounds. Walkersville resident June Grove won the piece for 1625 dollars, the highest price yet for a Frederick Fair keepsake, amid 450 buyers and total sales of about 24 thousand dollars.
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Tim Gordon
Walkersville
June Grove
Frederick
Gordon
Freder
Ick County
Tom Gorsline
Mary Ann Frank
Steiner Brothers Apothecaries
Bank Robbery Suspect Fatally Shot in Frederick Mall Incident
A bank robber was killed during a police confrontation at a shopping center on the Golden Mile after robbing a bank in East Frederick. Witnesses identified the deceased, described as a man in his 40s, as the suspect who held up the FEM Bank branch on East Patrick Street. Police reported one officer fired after the suspect produced a weapon. the Chrysler involved had a blown passenger window and damaged tires.
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Golden Mile
Maryland
East Frederick
Woodsboro Bank
9Th
East Streets
Monocacy
FEM Bank
East Patrick Street
MJ Designs
Ray Raffensberger
Bicyclist killed as motorist faces manslaughter charge
Mount Airy resident James David Baggett, 42, was killed Saturday afternoon while riding his bicycle on Md 75 near Central Church Road. James Christopher Proctor, 31, of Monrovia, was charged with manslaughter by motor vehicle while intoxicated after striking Baggett, who was thrown onto the windshield and died at the scene.
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Mount Airy
Maryland
James David Baggett
Woodville Road
MD 75
Drummime Road
Central Church Road
James Christopher Proctor
Monrovia
Proctor
Baggett
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