Scare tactics fail on crows at Hood College
Hood College contends with hundreds of crows since early January. Despite elec sonic scare tactics and nightly rounds, birds persist at the western campus edge near the gym and Meyrao Hall. Officials joke about BMOC status and ornithology courses as state wildlife offices urge continued sonic deterrence.
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Hood College
Lisa Farbatein
Hood
Slater
Meyrao Hall
Farbstein
State Wildlife Officise
Levitts denied bail pending appeal in contempt case
Baltimore judge denied a request by Jeffrey and Karol Levitt to stay free on bail while appealing contempt of court sentences. Jeffrey Levitt faces 18 months in jail and a 150000 fine for violating a 1000 weekly spending order. Karol Levitt received 30 days in jail in 15 weekends and a 90000 fine. Sandler plans to appeal to Maryland Court of Special Appeals to keep them free during the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Old Court Savings and Loan Association
Jeffrey Levitt
Edgar P. Silver
Levitts
Paul Mark Sandler
Silver
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Levitt
Joseph H.H. Kaplan
Karol Levitt
Sandler
Weather Outlook From Eastern Cold Front to Clearing Skies
A weak east coast high pressure moves off tonight with lingering frost and light snow ending this evening. Expect gradual clearing, continuing very cold nights, and moderating temperatures late in the week. Maryland mountains see light snow today, highs in the 20s, with frigid tonight and partly sunny, breezy conditions Wednesday. Temperatures yesterday ranged Frederick 46, Westminster 32, Hagerstown 32, Cumberland 38, Oakland 28.
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Maryland
Carrell
Frederick
Howard
Wemtgomery
Washington
Farr
Pot
Emmitsburg dissolves town police for resident trooper plan
Officials confirm moving to a resident trooper program to replace the town police force amid rising liability costs and staffing concerns. Mayor Preston says two state troopers will serve as of March 1, replacing current officers Moore and Woelfel, with projected yearly cost around 82 738 per trooper. A public hearing preceded the decision, and the council will finalize action at the February meeting as residents weigh input.
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Emmitsburg
Robert M. Preston
Eld Kesioners
Thomas E. Keilholtz
Alien E. Swope
Maryland
Freaton
Wayne A. Moore
Gregory S. Woelfel
Moore
Preston
Maryland State Police
Sheriff's Department
Robert C. Snyder
Amy Cased
Edward ©. Adelsberger
Board of Commissioners
Unions oppose Bennett remarks on teachers and funding
Montgomery and Frederick County teachers denounce Education Secretary Bennett who called unions self serving. Leaders defend education advocacy while critiquing his stance as politically motivated. union figures cite smaller class sizes more funding and standards as aims, noting NEA and state membership numbers.
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Wiliam J Bennett
Montgomery County Education Assatiation
Mark Simon
Jack Patterson
Frederick County Teachers’ Assonstee
Bennett
Benmett
Sunday Star Ledger
Newark
N.J
Wesebers
American Federation of Teachers
Antioma Teachers
Uie
Bob Fitsidcu Reegen
Ele i
AFT
Ood
Simon
Patterson
MCEA
Joe Monte
Montgomery County Federation of Teachers
Aps
The
National Educational Association
NEA
State Association
FCTA
Frederick County
Up-county student urged to seek school board seat
A Poolesville High School gathering urged upper county students to run for the Montgomery County Board of Education. Former student member David Naiman described past conflicts and emphasized the value of student input, urging candidates to file by January 31 and detailing nomination steps and contact points for those interested.
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Poolesville
Montgomery County
Board of Education
David Naiman
Naiman
Marian Greenblatt
Naimon
Memcher
MCR
University of Virginia
Mark Friedman
Friedman
MCA
Jenny Leete
John Foubert
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Westminster
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Oakland
David Leather
Weather Service
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St. Elisabeths Mental Hospital
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Prince George's County
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