🌱 Why a Union Bridge nurse wants Silver Oak Academy shut down
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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Union Bridge nurse wants Silver Oak Academy shut down
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📰 News we're reading
• Silver Oak shutdown calls grow as whistleblower and lawmakers claim violence, med failures (wjla.com) — A Union Bridge registered nurse is speaking out about alleged medication mismanagement and safety problems at Silver Oak Academy, a residential facility for foster and justice-involved youth in western Carroll County. His claims, combined with reports of violence and injuries, are fueling calls from state lawmakers and county leaders to shut the Keymar facility while Maryland agencies review its licensing and oversight. 
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Frederick Welcome Spring on the Creek Art & Crafts Show
Carroll Creek Park, Carroll Creek Linear Park, Frederick
11:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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BEARS and CUBS
Fountain Rock Park , 8511 Nature Ctr Pl , Walkersville
4:30 pm -
The Wild Hymns at Flood Zone
Flood Zone Marketplace & Brewery , 50 N Main St , Union Bridge
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Pet Adoption Event at Flood Zone Brewery
Flood Zone Marketplace & Brewery , 50 N Main St , Union Bridge
12:00 pm -
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
250 S. Nursery Ave. , Purcellville
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St. Paul United Methodist Church Spring Bazaar
St. Paul United Methodist Church , 200 Main St , New Windsor
10:00 am -
Red's Motel
Flood Zone Marketplace & Brewery , 50 N Main St , Union Bridge
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Plant Bingo at Flood Zone Marketplace and Brewery
Flood Zone Marketplace & Brewery , 50 N Main St , Union Bridge
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Special Waste Removal - Friday Bulk Trash
Westminster, MD Calendar Westminster, MD 21157
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Preschool Play
Westminster Branch Library , 50 East Main Street , Westminster
10:00 am -
ABCs & 123s: All About Me
Carroll County Public Library - Taneytown Branch , 10 Grand Dr , Taneytown
10:00 am -
Spanish Language Practice Circle
Taneytown Branch Library , 10 Grand Drive , Taneytown
11:00 am -
True Standard Distilling-Tasting Room Open
Frederick County Calendar Frederick, MD 21701
1:00 pm
Friday April 17
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🗞 Nearby News
Westminster
- New Sheetz location in Westminster draws big crowds (wmar2news.com)
- Elusive Mushroom Is Popping Up In MD Forests: Here's How To Find It (patch.com)
- Temperatures remain hot Thursday before dipping over weekend (wbaltv.com)
Emmitsburg
- Two Nashville Firefighters Honored at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial (davidsoncountysource.com)
- 'Light the Night' Tribute for Fallen Firefighters Tribute to Begin April 26 (firehouse.com)
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