Banner School mulls East Frederick site amid board changes
The Banner School plans a June 24 vote on electing at least four new trustees and may restart negotiations to buy East Frederick Elementary. Delays push funding plans back a year while the school seeks a facility upgrade costing over $1 million and funds through campaigns, not tuition. Enrollment runs 190 with class sizes around 15, and full day kindergarten costs 4300.
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Castle
Banner School
Browning
Mike Mullin
East Patrick Street
Mullin
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Banner
East Frederick
Court rules on admissibility of victim photos in trials
Verdict suspended and a fine of 3350 with 1500 suspended. Defendant released after sentencing while appeal proceeds. Majority rejects blanket rule on photographing victims as evidence, leaving allowance to judges to weigh prejudice versus probative value. Prosecutor Daggett says photos help identify victims. defense argues removing victims keeps trials impersonal.
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MADD
David Daggett
Carroll County
Middle school drug incident prompts suspensions and parent training
Students said many knew what they were touching and educators emphasized better behavior. The incident involved eighth graders with marijuana or a lookalike substance. Penalties range from three days suspension to expulsion for possession and five days to expulsion for distribution. The school will not add drug education but has offered parents training on detecting child substance use.
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Dunford
Catoctin Mountain Zoo Reopens After USDA Approval
Thurmont Maryland Catoctin Mountain Zoo and Wildlife Park resumes operations after USDA license approval and a new director hire. Owners Richard and Mary Anne Hahn say veterinarian Dr Mark Wilson joins after a manager quit last week. The exchange with Catoctin Mountain Zoological Society led to ownership changes and a hiring shift for the 32 acre site.
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Thurmont
Hahns
Catoctin Mountain Zoological Society
Mosquito Control Efforts Vary Across County Areas
County environmental health officials report mosquitoes breed in standing water in low-lying areas south of the Catoctin Mountains. Fogging has occurred in Mountaindale and Catoctin Furnace, with larvacide used in perennial trouble spots. Malathion may be replaced as supplies run short. Homeowners are urged to remove standing water and report large pools to authorities.
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Erick County
Mountaindale
Catoctin
Cantwell
Mohler
Fort Meade
County Environmental Health Department
State Mosquito Control Program
Flying Lessons Open New Skies Over Frederick
A first person account details a flight with Mr. Murphy at Frederick airport. The student learns rudder and throttle control, takes the yoke, and flies to Middletown and Harper's Ferry at about 4000 feet. Costs are around 4000 dollars for lesson and plane use, with guidance that most middle school math and able drivers can learn.
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Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Frederick
Middletown
Potomac River
Harper’s Ferry
Frederick County
AOPA
Warren Morningstar
U.S. 15
Weve Got Frederick Written All Over Us Frederick Netts Host
A light feature highlights Frederick Netts as host of a community program. The piece emphasizes his ties to Frederick and the local audience, suggesting a strong hometown affinity and enduring local appeal.
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Frederick
Frederick Netts
Liposuction basics and the tumescence technique overview
A June style overview of liposuction highlights the procedure’s popularity due to simplicity safety and effectiveness. It notes the tumescence method using saline injections to reduce blood loss and swelling and stresses that results depend on skin quality and near normal weight with one or more resistant areas.
Trains to get more exits and safety signs
Maryland transit chief says emergency exits and luminous signs will be added to commuter trains after Februarys fatal head on crash in Silver Spring. Improvements beyond federal orders expected to wrap by early next year with Federal Railroad Administration support.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Silver Spring
John Agro
State Mass Transit Administration
Agro
Philip Olekszyk
Federal Railroad Administration
River search delayed for Mr Shamer amid strong current
Natural Resources cannot launch a boat due to powerful downstream debris and a dangerous river level. Ms. Manown warned the public against swimming or boating, noting the current is rapid and has been a danger for some time. She did not know Mr. Shamer’s workplace or the men he attempted to swim with.
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Natural Resources
Mr. Shamer
Ms. Manown
Five states launch big lottery The Big Game
Five states Maryland Illinois Massachusetts Michigan and Virginia join to offer The Big Game an interstate lottery aimed at jackpots over 50 million dollars weekly start in September and more than 500 million annually in revenues. Illinois Lottery Director Desiree Rogers says the game will boost sales and excitement. Officials expect some decline in existing games but new revenue should offset drops while critics warn of increased gambling.
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Springfield
Ill
Maryland
Illinois
Massachusetts
Michigan
Virginia
Desiree Rogers
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