Drought prompts water bans and conservation rules
Mayor Gerald Johnson says fines were issued for initial violations but the town now seeks voluntary restraint to avoid further penalties. Frederick County implements outdoor watering bans with odd even rules and limited hours, while calls for conservation include turning off taps and using water-saving devices as wells recover.
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Johnson
Thurmont
Frederick County
Laurie Boyer
Ms. Boyer
MDE
School board adopts reform plans and contracts
The board endorses public accountability via a new school system web site and approves 18 month terms for Peppe and Lapsa. Contracts with FCTA and FASSE raise steps by 3 percent with added scales and daily stipends for instructional assistants. Middle school redistricting is approved to take effect in September.
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Hillcrest
West Frederick
All Orchard Grove
Ballenger Creek
Whittier
Gov. Thomas Johnson
Deer Crossing
East County
Spring Ridge
T.J Middle
Monocacy
Tyson Stull
Tyson
National Cancer Institute
Fort Detrick
Peppe
Lapsa
Frederick County Teachers Association
Frederick Association of School Support
FCTA
FASSE
Fire leads to social history and sentencing for youth
The investigation found the boy admitted starting the blaze by rubbing rocks together and pouring gas on the exterior stairwell after finding matches. He is in foster care in Baltimore with a social history ordered by Judge Stevenson and sentencing set for August 31. A resident reported smoke sensing, another saw the boy in the parking lot seeking help, and a woman was hospitalized after leaping from a second floor window. An officer noted discussions with the boy about the incident.
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Atric
Baltimore
Shapiro
Robert
Frederick
Cpl
Wayne Trapp
Stevenson
Carnival clash leaves officers injured in brawl
Police report a scuffle at the town carnival grounds led to two officers injured. One suspect, Corporal Valcarcel, was identified amid the struggle. The injured officers required treatment with no other victims or weapons reported.
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Greg Ohio
Othe
Debate on nonpartisan elections in Frederick Maryland
Frederick officials and residents debate replacing partisan local elections with a nonpartisan framework. Proponents argue it levels the field for volunteers and local issues, while opponents warn of reduced candidate identification and prestige. Debra Borden to study outcomes in other Maryland towns.
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Kr. Kresslein
Frederick
Blaine Young
Frederick County
Democratic Central Committee
J. Kresslein
Baldi
Kresslein
Young
Nag
George Washington
Thomas Slater
Slater
Paul Gordon
Pripy Sh
Gordon
Grimes
William Hall
Debra Borden
Maryland
Ballpark theme songs add swing to minor league nights
Outfielder Roberto Rivera and pitcher Chad Parento discuss how players pick entrance and at bat songs that reflect home and humor. The Keys organization uses tunes between innings to entertain fans and allows players to change songs if in a slump, while avoiding songs with questionable lyrics to keep the family atmosphere.
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Roberto Rivera
Dominican Republic
Chad Parento
Bowie Baysox
Jimmy Buffett
Keys Organization
Ms. Clabaugh
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