Conservation voters rate Frederick County legislators poorly
Maryland League of Conservation Voters released scores showing Frederick County officials performing well below average. State Sen Alex Mooney and four other lawmakers tied for low marks, while Delegate Casper Taylor topped the local slate with 60. The group cited electricity deregulation and open bay dumping as key issues shaping votes and highlighted a growing partisan gap between Republicans and Democrats in both chambers.
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Jurors find Frederick Memorial Hospital did not breach care
Jurors ruled Frederick Memorial Hospital did not violate the standard of care in the death of newborn Robert Amaya. The five day trial in Frederick County Circuit Court heard claims of negligent reading of a heart monitor by nurse Ben Stitely and cited alleged gaps in 24 hour emergency support at the community hospital.
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Frederick school board hopefuls debate funding and reform
At a candidates forum hosted by United Democrats, John Ashbury criticized the State of Maryland for underfunding Frederick County Public Schools and urged reform of the state funding formula. Linda Naylor pressed for budget evaluation to avoid tax hikes, while Ron Peppe praised local decision making and cited school consolidation as a recent example. Steve Crawford’s remarks continue.
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Mayor Grimes Completes Cross Country Copter Journey
Mayor Jim Grimes, 61, flew a new personal helicopter from Los Angeles to Frederick over four days, a cross country trip about 20 hours of flight time. The craft features a custom yellow and deep green paint scheme matching his Grimes Towing fleet, drawing attention at stops and prompting questions about his affiliations.
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WMS Teacher Honored by Walt Disney Award
Stacey Hiltner of WMS was named a Walt Disney award honoree. The recognition highlights her work in education and community impact.
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Cullen escapees captured after police chase crash
SABILLASVILLE Maryland State Police pursued two youths who escaped Victor Cullen Center. They fled in a stolen pickup reaching speeds up to 100 miles per hour before being captured. One juvenile from Germantown was returned to Cullen and charged as a juvenile. the other is in custody. The escape occurred three months after a previous breakout at the facility.
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