Elected school board likely to go on ballot in Frederick County
Frederick County may vote this fall on an elected school board as lawmakers push the issue. Sen John Derr placed the matter on Friday's delegation agenda amid a split panel with supporters and opponents of elected boards. Some members seek local voter control while others favor appointing seven members by the governor.
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Frederick County
John Derr
Derr
Jimothy Ferguson
Louise Snodgrass
Paul Stull
J Anita Stup
Mr Derr
David Brinkley
Donald Elliott
Sue Hecht
Brinkley
Frederick to add up to 500 jobs with new distribution center
Frederick officials announced a 400,000 square foot distribution center planned to open in May 1997, projected to create 250 new jobs in year one and up to 500 full‑time positions within 30 months, plus a 46.03 acre Center Park site for a 64,640 square foot biotech manufacturing plant expected to add 150 high tech jobs over three years and possibly relocate corporate headquarters bringing 300 more jobs. The city also disclosed a $675,000 sale price for Carmack-Jay's supermarket to Valu Food of Baltimore with a five year operating commitment.
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Jim Grimes
Grimes
Carmack-Jay's
Valu Food of
Baltimore
Valu Food
Center Park
City Eyes 15,000 Jobs With Eastern Loop, State Aid
Mayor Jim Grimes outlines a plan to attract and retain businesses in Frederick, citing Solarex State Farm and the Willan Donald Schaefer building. Gov Paris Glendenny backs a $151 million eastern loop project expected to create more than 15,000 jobs and generate about 490 million in payroll and 406 million in tax-relevant spending annually, with state and county support paving a long term growth path.
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Willan Donald Schaefer
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Grimes
Paris Glendenny
Frederick
Wisner Named Frederick County Outstanding Senior Citizen
Charles R. Wisner, a longtime firefighter and veteran group volunteer, was named the 1996 Outstanding Senior Citizen of Frederick County at a Frederick Jaycees dinner at the Hampton Inn. The 66 year old, retired after 29 years with the Fort Detrick Fire Department, was praised by sponsors Dorothy and Jack Croneburg for his willingness to help.
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Frederick County
Frederick Jaycees
Hampton Inn
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Wisner
Dorothy
Jack Croneburg
Skip Lawrence
Tammy Rowe
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Maryland awaits word on blizzard funding
Maryland counties and towns await federal aid for the Blizzard of 1996 with Frederick County seeking 1.4 million for January snow removal. FEMA has placed funding decisions on hold due to urgent flood relief, with officials reviewing county costs and noting a two week snow removal cost must exceed a three year average.
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Frederick County
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Roscoe Bartlett
Frederick County Public Safety
John Croneburg
James Witt
Droneburg
Maryland Terrapins Defeat Tigers In Tight Battle
Maryland Terrapins edged the Tigers in a hard fought game with a final score close to even. The Fredrick News Post notes the contest was played on eco friendly recycled paper and highlights ongoing recycling efforts.
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Maryland Terrapins
Tigers
Fredrick News Post
Search on for new Frederick County school superintendent
Frederick County searches for a new school superintendent after Dr Daniel Gadra announces retirement due to health problems. Gadra, 57, says doctors advised slowing down and explains he cannot lead part time, ending a 37 year education career including 19 years as superintendent since 1993. The school board sets March 15 for applications with July 1 target for onboarding and a national search to follow.
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Frederick County
Gadra
James Cartridge
Education Week
Cleanup at Monocacy Battlefield After Flood Damage
Monocacy National Battlefield ongoing cleanup after the Flood of 96 caused about 90000 dollars in damage with the visitors center under 4 to 5 feet of water. The electrical map system installed in 1991 cost 52000 dollars and may be out of service until the supplier retrieves it. Park superintendent Susan Moore says the river crest reached eight feet above flood stage and officials hope to reopen the center this weekend.
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Susan Moore
Battle of
Monocacy
Antietam National Battlefield
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