School board seals plan after Hayward Road compromise
The school board, county and city reached a three way compromise over moving offices to Hayward Road, preserving part of the plan at Plantronics while ending a dispute that drew in city leaders and the General Assembly delegation. Critics warned the deal leaves the district split between two main offices and costs more money.
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Plantronics
Hayward Road
East Church Street
Frederick County
General Assembly
Charles Smith
Richard Grossnickle
J_ Anita Stup
Mark Hoke
Mr. Bollinger
Smith
Grossnickle
Bollinger
Mrr. Bollinger
Hoke
Stup
Smelser bill targets licenses and driver’s licenses
Smelser proposes revoking licenses for state regulated professionals and suspending drivers licenses for drug offenders. He argues lawmakers should face similar license penalties. The measure passed the Senate but faces a tough run through the Constitutional and Administrative Law committee, longtime graveyard for bills affecting legislators.
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Smelser
Senate
Constitutional and Administrative Law Committee
Monocacy Elementary to Feature Tech Rich Decor
Monocacy Elementary in Frederick County opens with modern teaching tools and a media center. The school plans cool blue decor in multiple rooms and about 635 students in its first year. Mrs. Smith urges teachers to retain agriculture in lessons despite advanced technology.
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Frederick County
Mrs. Smith
Graceham Fire Co may be shut down by county audit
Frederick County commissioners decided to audit the Graceham Fire Company and seek input from the Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association before action. The move follows concerns over response times, finances, and community support, with opponents urging full association votes and future asset handling scrutiny.
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Graceham Fire Co
Graceham Fire Company
Frederick County
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Fire and Rescue Association
Public Safety
John Droneburg
Thurmont
Rocky Ridge
Droneburg
Graceham
Tom Moore
Riverdale
Moore
John Mathias
Chip Jewell
Associaion
Jewell
Mr. Moore
Com
Sterling Bollinger
Full Fire and Rescue Association
Public Safety Division
Police Chief Comments on Unlisted Number and Confession Tape
Police said they identified the confessor two weeks ago but lack enough evidence to charge. Blood samples were sent to the Maryland State Police crime lab in Pikesville and have not yet returned, said Chief Ashton Thursday evening.
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Ashton
Police Department
Maryland State Police Crime Lab
Pikesville
Lake Linganore Parents Protest School Redistricting
Parents at Lake Linganore protest moves of students from one school to another amid concerns over emotional and social impact. Some defend the plan citing committee work, while others fear overcrowding and prefer a different school or a future high school.
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Ryan
Laura Nisinger
Shirley Leafer
Thomas Johnson
Judy Seidel
Thomas Johnson Middle School
Margaret Martin
New Market Middle School
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