Frederick Arts Center proposal for old McCrorys building
A plan discussed by the Frederick Arts Council would convert the old McCrorys building near the Square Corner into a cultural arts center with a 200 seat theater, rehearsal spaces, and offices. The Mary land Ensemble Theater would lease for two years. funding aims include a $150000 state bond, and $50000 each from city and county. The project seeks broad community support to avoid another empty downtown building and bolster local arts and dining.
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Frederick
McCrory’s
Weinberg Center For the Arts
Frederick Arts Council
Maryland Ensemble Theater
Arts Council
Baltimore
Washington
Clinton Sex Industry Echoes in Washington Ethics Debate
The column attacks Judge Susan Webber Wright's ruling tossing Paula Jones's claims, defending Starr's probe and Clinton's private life while condemning sensationalism. It argues political factions miscast the investigation, praising Clinton's public support and noting public appetite for scandal amid economic optimism.
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Kneth Starr
Susan Webber Wright
Paula Jones
William Jefferson Clinton
Mr. Starr
Monica
Kathleen
Thomas Jefferson
Republic
Wright
U.S. District Court
Jones
Clinton
GOP
Beltway
Washington
Bill Clinton
Oval Office
Fair and Square
Andrew Jackson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Old Hickory
Red Cross urged in Frederick disaster planning efforts
Jennifer D. King of Boonsboro urges Frederick County to include the American Red Cross in emergency planning for sheltering and feeding. She cites Red Cross disaster response work locally and nationwide, noting recent floods and hurricanes and her parents’ roles with the local chapter.
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Frederick City
Emergency Management Institute
Emmitsburg
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Frederick County
North Dakota
Kentucky
Tennessee
Guam
Florida
Alabama
Jim Grimes
Leah Crace
Tim Jones
Jennifer D. King
Boonsora
Major Frederick expansion under way with Singapore filtration work
The first major improvement project in Frederick City's expansion plan began with extensive work on the Singapore filtration plant. Sheriff Guy Anders condemned county jail control, while other items note a theater show, archival microfilming, Urbana Estates water sewer deal, Fairchild plant closure pressures, an officer resignation, and a fair housing pact signed by Frederick County Realtors.
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Frederick City
Singapore
Guy Anders
Frederick Lions Club
Frederick County
Montevue
Winchester Hall
School
Reads Board
Welcome new Frederick County library director Darrell Batson
A reader welcomes Darrell Batson as the new library director and contrasts Frederick with Las Vegas. The note urges Batson to visit satellite libraries in Taneytown and Thurmont, obtain a card, and observe services before shaping a system wide renovation and policy. It ends with a hope Batson will lead a library system, not just a single library.
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Darrell Batson
Frederick County
Las Vegas
Frederick
Batson
Carroll Creek
Carroll County
Taneytown
MD. 77
Thurmont
Neighborhood safety concerns over speeding and no left turn
Betsy Russell of San Rafael and Liz Dodson of Frederick County Right to Life react to traffic changes and local building plans on Shookstown Road and Rosemont Avenue. Readers urge retaining the no left turn sign, restricting road access, or closing a section to calm traffic, citing risks to elderly residents and children.
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Liz Dodson
Frederick County
Right To Life
Mount Airy
No left turn ban debate prompts Frederick resident letter
A Frederick writer urges readers to consider traffic on Shookstown Road and questions proposed removal of the No left turn sign on Rosemont Avenue. He cites heavy congestion and a damaged one lane bridge, inviting readers to view his mother’s fence.
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Rosemont
Frederick
Shookstown Road
Liberal column sparks rebuttal over partial birth abortion ban
A reader rebuts Roy Meachum and clashed with Republican Senator Jack Derr over the partial birth abortion ban. The exchange centers on the bill’s wording, medical facts, and alleged political strategy.
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Roy Meachum
Jack Derr
U.S. House
Senate
Derr
Meachum
Slander and ridicule of the president mirrors societal bias
Sonia R Wilhelm of Carroll Valley Pa argues that public judgment on the president over alleged indiscretions reflects a belief in guilt by association. She defends constitutional rights while condemning perceived government corruption and the ease of launching slanderous accusations.
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Marilyn Monroe
United States
Frederick County and District 3 General Assembly Delegation
Frederick County and District 3 cover Western Frederick and northeastern Washington. Senator John Derr lists a legislative office in Annapolis and a contact number. Delegates Sue Hecht J Anita Stup and Louise Snodgrass provide district details and offices in Annapolis with phone lines. District 4 covers Eastern Frederick and western Carroll. Senator Tim Ferguson lists an Annapolis office and number. Delegates David Brinkley and Paul Stull represent Subdistrict 44 and Donald Eliott Subdistrict 4B with corresponding Annapolis offices and contact numbers.
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Frederick
State General Assembly
Washington
John Derr
James Senate
Annapolis
Sue Hecht
J. Anita Stup
Louise Snodgrass
Lowe House
Carroll
Tim Ferguson
David Brinkley
Paul Stull
Frederick County
Donald Eliott
Letters to the Editor Policy at The Frederick News Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with writer name address and phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume not all letters can be published and space limits mean some are declined. Letters may be sent by mail fax or email to the Frederick MD address and contacts provided.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
Wrier
Frederick News-Post
Patrick Sr
Frederick
Fred
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Milky Way
Community Players Inc
Frederick High School Auditorium
William Koahler
Salt Lake City
Utah
Church of the Latter Day Saints
Urbana Estates
Fairchild Republic of
Hagerstown
Wiliam Crum
Nho Department
David Clanton
Rocky Ridge
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Baker Park
Betsy Russell
San Rafael, Calif
Sonia R. Wilhelm
Carroll Valley
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