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	WATCHDOG: Census: Commuting down, car pooling up in 2008 Originally published on October 03, 2009 The percentage of Frederick County residents who commuted to work decreased last year, while car pooling was on the rise, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. more »

	WATCHDOG: Federal spending, research grants up in Frederick County Originally published on July 23, 2009 Federal spending and obligations in Frederick County increased by about 14.3 percent between fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. more »

	WATCHDOG: Report: County's middle schools lagging in progress Originally published on July 22, 2009 There's good news and not-so-good news for FredCo Public Schools in the 2009 Adequate Yearly Progress report. The good news is that 34 of the county's 36 public elementary schools made AYP. more »

	WATCHDOG: Frederick is still third largest city in Maryland Originally published on July 01, 2009 Frederick remains the third largest city in the state, according to July 1, 2008, population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. more »

	WATCHDOG: BoE members discuss pay hike study Originally published on June 25, 2009 Days after approving the 2009-2010 budget, Board of Education members on Wednesday discussed a consultant's study calling for new pay grades and higher salaries for administrators. more »

	WATCHDOG: County teachers ratify contract Originally published on June 09, 2009 Members of the Frederick County Teachers Association ratified their contract with the Frederick County Board of Education for the 2009-2010 school year, FCTA President Gary Brennan said Monday. more »

	WATCHDOG: School board, teachers reach tentative agreement Originally published on May 22, 2009 Pending a June approval, Frederick County Public Schools teachers will enter the new fiscal year with a contract, unlike last year, when teachers worked without a contract until mid-December. more »

	WATCHDOG: Mayor's effort to forgo raise is a no-go Originally published on May 22, 2009 Lack of action defeated Frederick Mayor Jeff Holtzinger's attempt to freeze the mayor position's salary increase. more »

	WATCHDOG: $250K in equipment missing since 2005, U S Fire Administration reports Originally published on May 17, 2009 EMMITSBURG -- More than $250,000 worth of computers, software and other office equipment has been reported lost, stolen or missing from the U.S. Fire Administration since 2005, according to public records. more »

	WATCHDOG: Aldermen delay mayoral pay cut decision Originally published on May 08, 2009 Frederick aldermen will delay a decision that would reverse an anticipated 23 percent pay raise to the mayor's salary. Mayor Jeff Holtzinger, who is running for a second term, introduced the measure, which would keep the salary at $75,304. more »