Glendening pushes ahead with expanded emissions test in Maryland
Governor Parris Glendening says Maryland will seek to start the expanded vehicle emissions inspection in June despite legislative opposition and potential delays. He has asked lawmakers to avoid further postponements, noting past computer glitches and concerns over the dynamometer test.
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Glendening
Annapolis
Parris Siendening
Maryland
General Assembly
Senate
Norman Stone
Juggling coach Steve McGinley blends focus with theater in Maryland and Virginia
Mount Airy resident Steve McGinley teaches a weekly juggling class at William R. Tully City Recreation Center, helping students gain self confidence and focus. He also improvises comedy at Fun Factory in Alexandria each Saturday, connects juggling to theater, and has trained at Ringling Bros Clown College. He views performance as a way to keep minds grounded and attentive.
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Steve McGinley
Mount Airy
William R. Tully City Recreation Center
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Mr. McGinley
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Fun Factory
Alexandria
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Maryland
Maples Chopped at National Fire Academy Entrance
The National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg removes 28 sugar maples after root damage from a sidewalk trench and disease. Federal officials cite tree loss for safety and plan to plant new trees while sycamores nearby receive injections to salvage them.
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National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg
Antietam Tree
Lawmakers urge study before referendum on elected school board
Frederick County officials and state legislators urged a task force to study the potential impact of an elected school board before a county referendum. Two bills address replacing the seven-member appointed board with a five-member elected board or keeping seven members with staggered terms, while all propose changing terms from five to four years. A task force was requested to review supports and drawbacks and make a recommendation.
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Frederick County Commission
General Assembly
Mem
Bers
Louise Snodgrass
Frederick
Sue Hecht
D-Frederick Washington
City and county to test disaster plan in four day conference
Frederick officials, led by Mayor Jim Grimes, gather with state and local agencies at the FEMA Training Center to review and update the county and city disaster plan. Despite a formal plan since the 1970s, leaders say total awareness and full organization remain unfinished, with focus on less common incidents like water contamination.
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Emmitsburg - Frederick
Jim Grimes
Federal Emergency Management Agency
John Droneburg
Frederick County
Hagerstown offers to lure Civil War museum to town
Hagerstown officials say they will vote in March on an offer of substantial financial incentives to move the National Museum of Civil War Medicine to Hagerstown. Museum leaders deny considering relocation, saying the board unanimously plans to stay in Frederick after a conference call discussion.
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Hagerstown
National Museum of Civil War Medicine
Steven Sager
Frederick
Fire Displaces Creekside Apartment Families in Emmitsburg
A fire started by an electrical panel at Creekside Apartments forced residents from 12 units in Emmitsburg. Damages reached 1250 dollars and crews say the blaze spread through framing to the attic before being contained. No injuries reported as families seek temporary housing while investigations continue.
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Emmitsburg
Creekside
Cher Suffice
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