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Md. comptroller says he supports funding for Bester Elementary
julieg@herald-mail.comAfter he “kicked the tires” at Bester Elementary School on Monday morning, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot said he would support the school system’s request for $798,000 more in state funds to replace Bester Elementary. Around noon,...Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Annapolis, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Economy, Business and Finance
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Humane society benefits from efforts over holiday
The Humane Society of Washington County received donations for its Home 4 the Holidays adoption promotion campaign from Washington County Public Schools and local businesses this holiday season.
Students at Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, Western...Tags: Human Interest, Holidays, Teaching and Learning, Schools, Business
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Penn State Mont Alto students pay tribute to Paterno
waynesboro@herald-mail.comFew, if any, of the Penn State Mont Alto students gathered for a candlelight vigil Sunday night had met Joe Paterno. Gusts of winter wind threatened to extinguish their flames as they shared thoughts regarding a man they called an icon, a father figure...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Colleges and Universities, Joe Paterno, The Pennsylvania State University, Colleges and Universities
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School board briefs
Board awards ground-preparation contract The Washington County Board of Education Tuesday night awarded a $797,700 contract to a Bridgeville, Pa., firm for ground preparation for a proposed new Bester Elementary School on South Potomac Street. School...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Public Schools, Schools, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Pension cost-shift plan might hit teacher salaries, some say
julieg@herald-mail.comIn announcing a proposal to shift some teacher pension costs to local counties this past week, Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley said local jurisdictions haven’t had enough incentive to control salaries because the state has borne the cost of...Tags: Annapolis, Government, Executive Branch, Health, Budgets and Budgeting
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Participants brave winter elements for Zumbathon fundraiser
richardb@herald-mail.comZumbathon looked like a lot of fun. The dance-based fundraiser Saturday morning attracted about 30 participants who braved the winter elements to, as the promotional flier said, “Ditch the Workout. Join the Party.” Held in the...Tags: Health, Dance, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Entertainment, Teaching and Learning
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Letters to the Editor - Jan. 22
Local leaders are responsible for area’s decay To the editor: Nice column by Tim Rowland in Sunday’s paper. Why all this discussion about a Suns stadium? If it’s going to be a Suns stadium, let the Suns build it. What this area...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Health, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Chrysler Group LLC, Economy, Business and Finance
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Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery Inc. hosts holiday performance
Eyes were aglow and hearts were full of cheer Dec. 4 as students and community members performed for family and friends at the first holiday production of the Contemporary School of the Arts and Gallery Inc. Held at the Review and Herald Publishing...Tags: Arts, Entertainment, Arts, Holidays, Teaching and Learning
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Business People - Jan. 8
Wilson College CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — Brian Ecker has been named vice president for finance and administration at Wilson College. Ecker joined Wilson on Dec. 12. He most recently served as comptroller at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg,...Tags: Iowa State University , Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Medical Specialization, The Pennsylvania State University, Religion and Belief
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Kids, be careful what you post online
timr@herald-mail.comOur freedoms tolerate little wiggle room. We are not to tamper with speech, religion, guns, assembly and, apparently, the freedom to show one’s ugly side in a good strong light. As a journalist, I have been taught to go to the wall in the name of...Tags: Health, U.S. Supreme Court, Health and Safety at School, Facebook, Health and Safety at School
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Mountain State University president fired
Mountain State University’s President Charles H. Polk, one of the highest compensated private school leaders in the nation, was fired in the wake of accreditation issues, the school’s Board of Trustees announced Thursday.
Board chairman Jerry...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Health, Nursing, Medical Specialization, Colleges and Universities
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No students hurt in accident involving school bus
No students were injured in a three-vehicle accident involving a school bus Thursday afternoon on Mapleville Road north of Benevola Church Road, according to state police and a public schools spokesman.
The crash, reported about 3:52 p.m., happened as...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Health, Maryland State Police, Injuries and Wounds, Injuries and Wounds
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