Escapes at Cullen juvenile facility prompt staff questions
The Victor Cullen School, reopened in 1992 after a 1970s reform-school era, faced an escape through security screens as 2 22 juveniles remained under observation. Officials say staff were absent during the breach and plan security training while investigating the incident. Felix Fitzgerald, 16, Baltimore, charged as an adult, is tied to the case.
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Victor Cullen
Kannenberg
Juvenile Justice
Cullen
Hickey
Baltimore
Latchen
Felix Fitzgerald
Firstton Center
Jim Irving
YSI
Irving
City argues over delay in filing record for Carroll Creek project appeal
Judge Stevenson found Kissin did not file a memorandum supporting his February appeal and city officials say the record and response were never transmitted as required. Kissin claims notices were sent and docket entries prove service, while city officials insist no second appeal was served. Activists call the $11 million HDC project a green glass box incompatible with downtown Carroll Creek. Municipal leaders defend the ruling as prudent for economic vitality.
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Stevenson
Kissin
Sam
Heather Smith
Stevensons
City Atorney
Lynn Board
Ms Board
Stevensont
Carroll Creeks
Silverman
HDC
Carroll Creek
Rockville
Amber Meadow Drive
Frederick
Kevin Hinch
Garpantuan
Dale Dowling
Rick Weldon
Illness reports trigger water contamination warnings in Walkersville
Residents in Walkersville report sickness possibly linked to contaminated water from private wells outside town. Lis Dorsey of Laddie Court shares her family fell ill after Friday water use, while two households required tests for Giardia and other pathogens. Health officials caution that many illnesses share symptoms and say results will come later this week. residents are urged to contact a physician and the health department if symptoms appear.
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Lis Dorsey
Laddie Court
Walkersville
Ms Dorsey
My. Rustercelli
Ristorcell
Health Department
Confidence Boost Signals Stronger Growth Ahead
Lamn Franco of the Conference Board’s Consumer Research Center says current confidence points to stronger growth next year than previously projected. The Commerce Department notes May consumer spending outpaced income, driving the savings rate to a record low, while the Fed fears looming wage pressures from tight labor markets could lift inflation.
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Lamn Franco
The
Conference Board
Consumer Research Center
Commerce Department
U.S
Fed
Redistricting plan envisions new middle school sites and feeder shifts
A county redistricting proposal drawn by a 13 member parent committee outlines shifts for seven of ten middle schools to address crowding. Ballenger Creek and West Frederick Middle would gain and lose feeders, Deer Crossing and Spring Ridge would shift to New Market area, and a new south Frederick middle school is planned for Ballenger Creek Buckerstown to relieve strain.
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Whittier
Monocacy Middle
Barnes
Frederick
Hillcrest
Ballenger Creek
West Frederick
Orchard Grove
East County Middle
Deer Crossing
Spring Ridge
New Market
Walkersville
Windsor Knolls
Brunswick
Middletown
Thurmont
Ballenger Creek Buckerstown
Ballenger C Creek
Service learning program highlighted by Middletown teacher
Mrs Hoffman, Middletown High educator and former Peace Corps volunteer, champions service learning, guiding students to assist in the community single out projects at soup kitchens and homeless shelters. Stories of student impact include Brian of Middletown aiding the AIDS shelter and local families, while board policy shapes teacher guidance and student leadership.
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Middletown High School
Hoffman
Rock Creek School
Rock Creek
Holtman
Brain Trust
Middletown High
Peace Corps
Washington
First Church of Christ Scientist
Fredenck
Mars Baker Eddy
The
Christian Science Church
Brian
Hart
Trailblazing Trooper Lewis Reflects on Police Academy Trials
Sgt Lewis, native of Prince George's County, was among the first women in the state police academy in 1974. She recalls initial title changes, lack of uniforms, and resistance from instructors, yet she chose road duty in uniform and fostered the human side of policing. She plans to move on at age 48 after years on the force.
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Emy
Police
Gome
Lewis
Prince George's County
Sgt. Lewis
Polie Academy
Col Mitchell
Set Lewis
Bears sale to fund breast cancer research at Willowdale
Hair Worx Salon and Wigworx at 5 Willowdale Drive offers breast cancer bears and wigs to raise funds for cancer research. April Horn Ausherman and Fay Naugie assist with support from survivor Donna Lerch. For more information call 301 695 4548.
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Willowdale Drive
April Horn-Ausherman
Fay Naugie
Donna Lerch
DeGrange Fatal Crash Kills Couple En Route to Visit Daughters
Aiken County Coroner Sue Townsend said Mrs DeGrange died at the scene and her husband Paul died later at a hospital after a crash while heading to Fredeneck to visit her daughters. In Raeford, NC three men from Jonesboro Georgia area died in the other vehicle: Alejandro Gonzalez, Francisco Torres, and Genaro Robles. Investigators hope autopsy results will determine the cause as witnesses noted the car was weaving before crossing the median.
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Aiken County
Sue Townsend
DeGrange
Paul
Townsend
Fredeneck
Jonesboro Ga
Raeford
Alejandro Gonzalez
Fransisco Torres
Genara Robles
My. Robles
Gonealey
Torres
Holocaust survivors near Swiss bank compensation plan
Tel Aviv AP reports tens of thousands of Holocaust survivors and victims heirs move closer to a 1.25 billion dollar fund from Credit Suisse and UBS AG. A 250 million escrow payment was made last year with three further installments, resolving claims against banks and Swiss entities in a broad settlement.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
New York
Credit Suisse
UBS AG
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