U S economy expands 4.8 percent in third quarter
The Commerce Department reports a 4.8 percent GDP rise July to September, fastest this year, driven by strong consumer spending and rising inventories despite a widening trade deficit. Labor data show wages up 0.8 percent. inflation pressures appear modest. Markets rally as Fed faces likely tightening.
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Walkersville student on probation for hit list
Walkersville High School student Christopher Todd, 15, who compiled a hit list last April near the Columbine period, was placed on indefinite probation by Circuit Court Judge John H. Tisdale. The judge rejected community service, ordering youthful offender program counseling and regular school attendance if allowed. A mother described the list’s impact as her daughter remains terrified of returning to school.
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Anti-harassment ruling approved by Maryland board
Maryland State Board of Education approved an anti harassment regulation stating all students have a right to attend school free from harassment. The board faced debate over adding explicit classifications of protected students and approved language with a report on enforcement. Neil Greenberger said the measure adds enforcement teeth for districts lacking specific rules.
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Prince's County
FCC says high school grads not ready for college courses
Frederick County leaders debated college readiness after a state report found 69 percent of graduates entering Frederick Community College needed remedial math. Officials noted Maryland college entrance standards exceed local graduation standards, raising questions about diploma meaning and student preparation.
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Vacancies Halt Ethics Panel Deliberations Over $20,000 Issue
Alderman Blaine Young says the ethics commission lacks a quorum to discuss the $20,000 disbursement to a consultant and questions whether the panel has purview. Meta Nash notes the $20,000 matter is internal and unrelated to filling vacancies. Mayor Grimes, on vacation, says he will investigate and improve processes. The ethics panel, reduced to two, was to expand to five, with three seats still unfilled.
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Onions Index Copy From The Frederick New Post
The Frederick New Post prints daily onions index with recycled caper notation and a new peper alec mention, presented in a casual local headline style. The item appears as a brief curiosa note rather than a full report, reflecting quirky page content.
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Bible-toting con man sentenced to 12 years
Harold N. Martin Jr 37 of Frederick was sentenced to twelve years in the Division of Corrections after pleading guilty to three counts each of failure to complete a contract and working as a contractor without a license. He was ordered to pay victims $5,405 and has been held at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center.
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