Smithsburg Halloween parade sparks parent backlash over patriotic theme
Smithsburg Elementary shifts its Halloween parade to a red white and blue patriotic theme to promote voting, angering local parents in the 1600 resident village. Barbara Lake complains that a cherished tradition is being overridden and notes the cost of costumes. Officials assure no child is excluded but warn that future parades may change, prompting concern over minority rights and school flexibility.
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Smithsburg
Barbara Lake
Kids choose ballots over broomsticks in Smithsburg parade
Smithsburg officials face backlash as Halloween parade shifts to a fall or patriotic theme. Mayor Myers defends tradition while Principal Fagar notes aim to teach election awareness. Parents express concern that political correctness is eroding kids fun and local values.
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Smithsburg
Appalachian
Mildred ‘Mickey’ Myers
Bill Fagar
William Ford
Washington County Board of Education
Towson school closes six days over air quality concerns
Towson’s Fullerton Elementary, cited ongoing air quality worries and floor tile mold tests, will close for six days to allow uninterrupted tile replacement costing about 30000 dollars. The decision followed a meeting of school officials PTA members and County Councilman Joseph Bartenfelder, whose daughter attends the school and recently faced bronchitis and pneumonia.
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Fullerton Elementary
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Joseph Bartenfelder
Fullerton
University of Maryland Eastern Shore SGA under fiscal irregularity probe
The Student Government Association at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is being investigated for fiscal irregularities by the Internal Audit Office of the University of Maryland System. The inquiry began about two weeks ago and results are expected in a few weeks. No details on scope or individuals are disclosed.
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Internal Audit Office
University of Maryland System
Jackie Bingham
State withholds funds for Garrett Internet service
ANNAPOLIS AP The Office of Information Technology pulled $100,000 in funding for Garrett County Internet service amid claims it subsidizes private providers. The Garrett Rural Information Cooperative says the loss won’t halt its mission to provide low-cost access. Steve Herman of Garrett Community College hopes the matter is resolved. Langrehr told the Senate panel the request could be reintroduced if the service differs from existing providers. The cooperative previously received $90,000 this fiscal year and seeks ARC grant support and other funding. Senate leaders stressed the intent was noncompetitive service expansion, not market competition.
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Office of Information Technology
Garrett County
Garrett Rural Information Cooperative
Maryland
Steve Herman
Garrett Community College
McHenry
Michael Langrehr
Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
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