Mother and daughter protest trip ban at Frederick schools
Charlotte Falconer and Tiffany Welch protest outside the Frederick County Public Schools central office after Tiffany, a seventh grader at Thurmont Middle School, was barred from a Chesapeake Bay field trip. Officials say the student no longer attends the school and has not completed required work, while the family alleges unfair grading.
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Charlotte Falconer
Tiffany Welch
Frederick County Public Schools
Tiffany
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Frederick ice rink project eyed despite risk
Alderman Jon Kreissig argues the city could lose about 7500 annually if the rink fails but points to job creation and campaign promises to bring new business. Delegate James E. McClellan Jr. supports the project as a community asset for children, while DEED notes risk mitigated by city and county loan guarantees. County debate on Frederick Municipal Airport funding continues with debates over capital versus operating support. Mayor James Grimes notes city–county interdependence.
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James E. McClellan, Jr
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Gail Bowerman
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James Grimes
Back to School Boost: Associate Degree Cuts Gap
Returning to class is challenging yet rewarding as figures show those with an associate degree earn about 30 percent more than high school graduates. The message urges self improvement through education despite time away from family and fears of rejoining student life.
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Frederick Community College
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