TJ Students Use Deadly Shortcut Across U S 15 At Motter Ave
Elementary and middle school students in Frederick use a dangerous shortcut across U S 15 near Motter Avenue to shave minutes from a walk home. Ten year old Kimberly Dawn White was hospitalized after an incident on Monday and a 14 year old died here years ago. Local officials and SHA note repeated fence and traffic hazards and urge parental and police action to curb the risky crossing.
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David Wadden
Derek Harrigan
Richard Keeley
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SHA
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Wayne Clingan
Clingan
Lem
City of
Frederick
Alice Moore
BoE plan for minorities draws fire in Frederick
At a Wednesday school board session at North Frederick Elementary School the Frederick Board of Education unveiled a 1.65 million plan to close racial achievement gaps. Critics from the Political Umbrella Group say the plan relies on California Achievement Test scores and ignores current conditions and input from the Black community.
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Maryland
Israelis open secret probe into Pollard spy case
A seven member parliamentary subcommittee began secret testimony in Tel Aviv, after Prime Minister Shamir yielded to pressure from politicians and Washington. The probe targets the Pollard espionage operation run by Rabia’s Defense Ministry unit, which recruited Jonathan Pollard, a former U.S. Navy analyst sentenced to life.
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Warm spring day yields odd scene near Rawley Road
A brief, odd incident was reported near Rawley Road outside New, where 7 year old Katie Young and her mother Cindy Young were found outdoors amid the warm spring weather. The report notes the unusual scene and the day’s pleasant conditions.
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Weather outlook and profiles highlight upcoming finals
Inside The News Tonight reports a mostly cloudy spell with a 30 percent chance of light snow or flurries late and temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. Friday brings partly cloudy skies with highs in the low to mid 40s and northwest winds at 16 to 15 mph. Western Maryland weather and Wind heading to the finals feature profiles on The Walkersville and Singapore teams.
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Potomac river pollution spurs concern and call for action
Gilbert Gude, former Maryland congressman and head of the Potomac River Consortium, tells the Rotary Club of Frederick that pollution stems from uncontrolled development and farmland. He cites sediment from Antietam Creek and coal mining waste as major contributors, noting improvements since a 1975 river tour and ongoing cleanup efforts.
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Reagan positioned to secure $40 million Contra aid after House vote
The House approved a six month moratorium on releasing $40 million in military aid to Nicaragua's Contras by 230 to 196. The vote fell short of a veto-proof two thirds, leaving the path open for the money's release amid ongoing Senate actions and diplomatic efforts in Central America.
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