Students protest walkout leads to suspensions in Frederick County
About 254 Middletown High and Monocacy Middle School students were suspended after a Tuesday protest for teacher raises. In front of Winchester Hall, students chanted We want a pay raise as county officials weighed a tighter budget.
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Neighbors guard lawn to reclaim project yard battle
Dina Naylor and Donna Holliday of Sagner Avenue 153 rally to reclaim a small public lawn from street crowds. They describe nightly gatherings of teens and adults, fights and loud noise, with police responding before gunfire. The women stretch a cord barricade and vow to restore green space despite outsiders from nearby areas.
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U.S. Eyes Allied Help in Gulf Patrols
Senator James Sasser said Iran will not be deterred by American or Soviet ships in the Persian Gulf and warned an American flagged Kuwaiti tanker escort plan could lead to an attack. He cited a recent Iranian attack on a Soviet tanker chartered by Kuwait, noting Iranians see no distinction between superpowers.
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Inside The News Evangelical youth program grows community
The Evangelical Lutheran Church expands its youth program and community ministry, aiming to boost engagement and reach. Leaders say the plan strengthens outreach, education, and service opportunities for families and neighbors.
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U S weigh options to protect Persian Gulf oil routes
The Reagan administration weighs steps to shield Gulf oil tankers from Iran, considering increased naval presence in the Arabian Sea, allied air cover, or landing rights for American fighters. Officials caution against rapid action while confirming an Iranian gunboat attack on the Ivan Koroteyev and the escorting of Kuwaiti ships under the U S flag may begin soon.
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Jefferson woman dies in accident on I-270 south of Md 45
A Jefferson woman, 1985 Dodge Daytona driver, died Wednesday morning after her car drifted off the northbound I-270 shoulder near Md 45. The vehicle rode an embankment, flipped, and threw her from the car. A Maryland State Police helicopter took her to Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown where she died of trauma. There were no passengers.
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Frederick County Board of Education to reopen salary talks
The Frederick County Teachers Association and Board of Education plan a second round of salary negotiations this year amid a $3.5 million shortfall against the county’s education appropriation for 1987-88. Board president Marvin Anthony said the exact cut to previously negotiated 8 percent raises would be determined after talks. The board has asked county commissioners to provide additional funding for salaries and meets before June 2 to influence the education budget.
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County property tax bills to rise in Frederick County
Frederick County commissioners set the real estate tax rate at $2.19 per $100 for 1988, keeping the rate stable but boosting total real estate revenue to $41,812,000, up $3,385,000 from 1987 due to reassessments and growth. Average bills may rise about $58. Budget Director Harold K Keller cited three-fourths of the budget increase from real estate taxes.
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