MSPAP cheating incident prompts action and audit
Frederick County officials disciplined a teacher after testing irregularities surfaced on MSPAP exams. The four questionable tests were invalidated but overall scores remained strong, with county students ranking second best in the state and improving in all areas. The incident triggered a state audit and measures to reinforce proctoring rules and administrator oversight.
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Smoke odor prompts school evacuation and illnesses
On the day of the incident no source was found while the odor, later identified as creosote, entered the building from an outside vent. Six students and art teacher Judy Malone were treated for smoke inhalation at Frederick Memorial Hospital with others to the ER. Normal operations resumed the next day.
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Maryland trooper Gibbons earns national EMS honor in aviation division
Trooper Gibbons 30 earned runner up for a national EMS award and a plaque for Maryland’s longest running public service medevac. He led a Critical Incident Stress program for crews, assisted in El Toro rescue, flood relief in Virginia, and a Sugarloaf Mountain hoist rescue. He trains Western Maryland paramedics and helped create a 25th anniversary aviation division video.
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Stup to Lead Cafe Ravel at 14 West Patrick Street
Stup patrons and staff will run Cafe Ravel a French restaurant set to open in June at 14 W Patrick St Suzanne Ottinger of Jeanne Plaubert Parispa said Stup is eager to start and is searching for a French chef The venue may seat over 50 and will feature entertainment Dr Frederick Broadrup welcomed the new job noting it keeps him in downtown Frederick
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Primary turnout expected light in Frederick County race
Polls open with low participation as voters weigh Democratic and Republican choices. Local observers predict 20 percent turnout on the GOP side, while Democrats expect fewer voters, noting few clear contenders. Patrons cite Pat Buchanan and Bob Dole as leading candidates, with many precincts reporting sparse early ballots.
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Libertytown
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Braddock Heights
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Mount Pleasant
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Larry Keyser
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Waverley
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North Frederick
James Gugel
Police arrest suspect in drug case. juveniles detained
Frederick City Police say Derrick Dante Goines 18 resisted arrest after attempted arrest in Sagner housing for selling crack cocaine. Goines plus two juveniles 15 and 17 incited crowd. Goines charged with distribution possession with intent to distribute possession two counts of battery and resisting arrest. Juveniles charged with disorderly conduct obstructing police. Goines jailed $25 000. Also arrest of Stephen Johnnie Lyons 22 found marijuana and paraphernalia. Lyons charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana and jailed $2,500.
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Old Frederick Road
Thurmont
Dole gains momentum as Georgia votes rally support
Former Tennessee Gov Lamar Alexander vows to stay in until Florida after fourth place finishes. Steve Forbes campaigns in New England while Dole leads in eight primaries. Georgia yields 42 delegates, with Dole Buchanan and Alexander campaigning. Gingrich votes Dole, calling him next president. Dole heads to New York for Thursday primary.
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