Frederick County Superintendent Noel Farmer to retire this summer
Frederick County School Superintendent Noel T. Farmer Jr. announced Friday that after 32 years in Frederick and Howard counties he will retire this summer. He plans to teach at a college or university and pursue work as an education consultant while remaining active with the Maryland State Department of Education. The resignation takes effect in July.
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Frederick County
Noel T. Farmer Jr
Frederick
Howard
Dr. Farmer
Maryland
Missing K-9 Mick of Frederick County Sheriff’s Office
Pfc Gary Morton mourns the loss of Mick a 6 year old black Labrador missing since Friday. Mick was last seen at patrol headquarters and may have escaped through a gate with no fence holes found. Deputies searched from Marecie’s Choice to Buckeystown and Md 355 with helicopter help. Mick weighs about 70 pounds is friendly and should wear a silver choker chain. Call 694 1046 with any information.
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Mick
Frederick County
Buckeystown
MD. 355
Ph. Morton
Pfe
Morton
Sheriff's Office
Impressions guides to stay in Frederick County schools
Frederick County school superintendent Dr. Farmer announced the entire set of Host Impressions teacher guides will remain in use after a unanimous committee recommendation. About 15 parents opposed the guides, claiming they encourage witchlike behavior. A written directive will require parental permission to use two readings, and appeals may be made to the school board.
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Sy Glenn McMahan
News-Post
Frederick County
Farmer
First day a success for OTB in Maryland
Urbana hosts the state s first off track betting parlor drawing about 200 reporters and racing officials. Simulcast bets totaled 1166 with a 11 payoff on a 2 wager for Gold for Three from Churchill Downs. Maryland Jockey Club president DeFrancis calls the day historic and essential for the industry as Pimlico handle rises 10 percent. Officials plan more simulcast sites in Hagerstown Cumberland Cecil County Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore by year end.
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Urbana
Baltimore
New Jersy
Kentucky
California
Maryland
Washington Area
Cracked Claw
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Joe DeFrancis
Maryland Jockey Club
Laurel and
Pimlico
Jockey Club
Tom Lattanzi
OTB
DeFrancis
Lattanzi
Denise Davis chosen as Frederick County library director
Frederick County officials announce Baltimore attorney Denise Davis selected to lead the county library system. Davis, 42, will start June 1, replacing Martha Reynolds who retired after 26 years and is recovering from injuries. Davis vows to boost collection development, cataloging, and community outreach while facing a tight budget and funding concerns.
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Frederick County
Baltimore
Denise Davis
Martha Reynolds
Ms. Reynolds
Piper and Marbury
Ms. Davis
Eldersburg
Carroll County
Library System
Jim Buzzelli
Board of Directors
Davis
Buzzelli
Library Board
Beth Pelle
Insurance agency founder Vernon Coblentz dies
Vernon Coblentz 93 of Middletown died April 29 at Homewood Retirement Center Frederick. He founded Coblentz and Smith Inc and ran an agency in Frederick for over 50 years. A longtime insurer and community leader, he served in Kiwanis, church, and various associations, and supported Homewood and medical center projects. Surviving relatives include a Frederick sister-in-law and multiple nieces and nephews.
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J. Vernon Coblentz
Hollow Road
Middletown
Homewood
Frederick
Oneida Kepler Coblentz
Calvin R
Lizzie Brandenburg Coblentz
Coblentz
Christ Reformed Church of the United Church of Christ
Catoctin Association
Central Atlantic Conference
United Church of Christ
Homewood Retirement Center
Dr. J
Community Foundation
Frederick County
Columbia Lodge No
Af&a Masons
Enoch Chapter
RAM
CES
Middletown Valley Grange
Middletown Volunteer Fire Company
Andrew and Philip Brotherhood
Church School
Edward F. Holter
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Mark Blom
Jack Patterson
Frederick County Teachers Association
Patterson
Quist
Blom
North Frederick
Brandon Crouse
Motter Avenue
Mark Crummett
Inside the News
Frederick News- Post
Vernon Coblentz
Impressions
Richard Kerns
Insurance Agency
State
Kiwanis
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