Frederick County CRES report flags racial and economic achievement gaps
The eighth annual Progress Report for Frederick County Public Schools shows overall steady performance on the Criterion-Referenced Evaluation System, with 80 percent mastery required. Black and low socioeconomic students trail county levels, though gains exist in many tests and districts strive to close the gap.
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Frederick County
Elizabeth Morgan
CRES
Stephen Hess
Hess
Maryland
Right to farm ordinance questioned in Walkersville
Frederick County drafts a right to farm ordinance and an Agricultural Reconciliation Committee to settle disputes, with Walkersville concerns that the board may invite frivolous complaints and hamper farmers. The measure may proceed to a public hearing after county review and other COG business noted.
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Walkersville
Frederick County
Council of Governments
John L. Thompson Jr
Thompson
Reconciliation Board
County Health Department
Paul Zimmermann
COG
U.S
Genstar wins approval for Frederick land development
Frederick County Commissioners approved Genstar Stone Products to record final plats near Md 355 despite incomplete improvement plans. The 3-1 vote with David Gray opposed and Terre Roy Rhoderick abstaining allows development including a parcel for the MARC station. Genstar posts bonds to ensure roads and sewers.
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Frederick County
Genstar
David Gray
Terre Roy Rhoderick
MD. 355
MARC
Frederick
Rand Weinberg
Weinberg
Gray
Frederick man charged after drinking in Carroll Creek Park
Frederick City Police arrested Harvey 8 Baugher, 36, after he took a sip of vodka in Carroll Creek Linear Park on Monday morning and discarded the bottle. He was charged with possession of alcohol in a city park and disorderly intoxication.
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Frederick
Frederick City
Carroll Creek
Harvey
Baugher
Orchard Grove Elementary School Opens After Delays
Orchard Grove Elementary opened to students on Monday after a week’s delay due to construction. Principal Stephen Martin reports all students in by 9:15, with 645 enrolled of 709 capacity. occupancy permit for the computer lab pending, due by week’s end. Some days will be made up or waived.
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Orchard Grove
Stephen Martin
Martin
Ballenger Creek Pike
ARTH Rx arthritis pain cure touted by researchers
An OTC horse salve base named ARTH Rx is marketed as a breakthrough for arthritis pain. Developed by Phillyps Cash Cosporimon ARTE Rain, the product claims relief for paratul disorders, bursitis, tendonitis, and general aches. Available via phone order through WHITESFLL & BOWEN RX with local pharmacy listings in Maryland.
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Gaveminent
Haiman
Antanas
Wreedo
Sas
Formba Gan Re
Phillyps Cash
Tey Poery Hee
Whitesfll & Bowen
Fredenck
Dicap Pharmacy
Frederick Walkersville
Mount Airy considers curfew and street sign plan
Mount Airy officials discuss feasibility of a youth curfew enforceable in town. Mayor Johnson favors neighborhood policing by HOAs and residents. Hammond and Mead call for crackdown on after hours turmoil. Public hearings set on street sports activity rules and sandwich sign guidelines. Sign theft prompts $65 non removable fasteners and $100 rewards for tips.
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Mount Airy
Richard Murray
Gerald Johnson
Robert Mead
Norman Hammond
Hobbs
Middletown Delays Annexation Vote On Coblentz Road Property
Middletown officials table a decision to annex 118.7 acres on the east side of Coblentz Road. The area lies along the town limits with adjoining land zoned R-20. Coblentz Farm LP proposes 160 to 170 lots. planning commission urges safeguards and a public works agreement before any vote. Frederick County Planning Commission to discuss annexation Thursday. Also, Safeway plans discussed with store development director promising a better selection.
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Middletown
Coblentz Road
Coblentz Farm Limited Partnership
Tim Blaser
Carlton Rhoderick
Planning Commission
Frederick County Planning Commission
Blaser
Safeway
Thomas D. Castleberry
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