Frederick weighs Chief search options amid alderman push
City officials debate using IACP or LACP for the police chief search to replace Maj. Richard J. Ashton. Mayor Gordon supports the LACP process with up to 12 candidates, trimmed to six for interviews, over about 120 days, while some aldermen and civic leaders advocate a citizens panel and broader input.
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Citizens Panel
Two Frederick County elementary schools closed for repairs
Ballenger Creek and Spring Ridge elementaries shut for one day to install anchor straps tying masonry walls to the steel frame after a consultant found missing or weak anchors. Superintendent Noel T. Farmer Jr. said the action aims to allay safety worries amid high wind risks. About 1,200 students affected. work began at Ballenger Creek and is to finish within 24 hours.
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Frederick County
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Koski calls for bid gap in county cooling repairs
Frederick County Board of Education member Sam Koski urged tighter oversight after auditing 240 AC repair invoices since January with individual jobs up to 16 650 dollars. He found no competitive bidding and questioned work completion verifications while praising Superintendent Noel Farmer Jr and maintence chief Joe Dattoli for prompt fixes to the maintenance system.
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Frederick County Enrollment Soars by 1,083 Students
Frederick County Board of Education reported an 1,083 student rise in county school enrollment this year, the largest since 1971. The 1991-92 total reached 27,917, over 2,000 higher than four years ago, with final figures beating projections by 397. Most gains occurred in elementary schools including Spring Ridge South Frederick and Ballenger Creek.
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County officials face tax choice to preserve services
Frederick County commissioners grapple with Governor Schaefer's proposed 446.2 million state cut and a 3.04 million local shortfall. They warn tax hikes are unlikely but acknowledge pressure from residents and agencies to protect programs. Budget limits force hiring freezes and department cuts while calls for shared burden mount.
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Sue Ann Yingling
Maryland
Annapolis
William Donald Schaefer
Gail Bowerman
Mark Sneadner
Troopers Protest Firing 83 Maryland State Police Officers
More than 1,200 troopers and supporters protested Governor Schaefer's firing of 83 uniformed officers on the State House lawn. Cpl. Thomas Zufall of Frederick and others described safety program cuts and job loss impacts. Medical officials warned aviation divisions' closure would delay trauma care and endanger patients.
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Stateoase
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Frederick
Zutall
Gail Treglia
Frederick Barracks
Gov. Schaefer
Th. Treglia
Brunswick
Robin Purdum
Norwood Aviation Section
Charles Smith
Cpl. Smith
Carroll County
Norwood
Montgomery County
Centreville
Richard L. Alcorta
Bethesda
Alcorta
OAS approves sanctions against Haiti's regime
Washington AP reports the Organization of American States backed a wide sanctions package and sent a high level delegation to Haiti. Foreign ministers approved an 11 point resolution urging the military dictatorship to surrender power immediately after the ouster of President Jean Bertrand Aristide. Delegates acted swiftly, approving the measure just before 2:30 a.m. as the session ended.
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Inside The News Weather Partly cloudy and mild forecast
Partly cloudy tonight with lows near 55 to 60. Friday looks mostly sunny and a bit warmer in the lower Sts region. Western Maryland weather map appears on page A-2 with a note about well manicured lawns and real estate values.
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Maryland School for the Deaf lays off 28 staff
The Maryland School for the Deaf faces a $562,000 budget cut from Gov Schaefer. Superintendent Denton says 28 employees were fired effective in 30 days, including teachers aides and housekeepers, risking campus operations and student care.
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David Denton
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FCC freezes hiring trips and major expenditures
Frederick Community College officials grapple with cost cuts after losing 955000 in state aid. President Lee Betts ordered an immediate freeze on hiring and travel until a formal plan is approved. A college-wide meeting on Oct. 15 will discuss recommendations for board approval. The school saved about 305000 previously to cushion the loss.
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Lee Betts
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