Farm ordinance debate shapes Frederick County planning panel
A 35-year dairy farmer Fern Hines of Union Bridge joins Frederick County Planning Commission, bringing farming perspective amid debates over a right to farm ordinance. Proponents urge mediation to resolve farm neighbor conflicts as development encroaches on rural land and farm-related business faces pressures from expansion. The interview highlights balancing industry jobs and affordable housing with farming and land preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Hines
Union Bridge
Frederick County
Commission
NRA Goes GOG as Women Lead a Fractured NRA
The NRA faces a 35 percent drop in gun dealers since 1993 and a 400000 member decline in the past year. Marion Hammer becomes the first woman president amid a board stack of male allies. GAO finds no ATF policy to shrink dealer numbers and notes gun lobby fears of anti gun actions. The piece critiques the NRA’s evolution into a firearm industry front and questions future stability.
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National Rifle Association
Frederick News-Post
General Accounting Office
Congress
NRA
Frederick
Dallas
Association
Marion Hammer
Hammer
Tanya K. Metaksa
GAO
Metaksa
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Wright reflects on Civility and Gingrich After Ethics Saga
Former House Speaker Jim Wright, 73, discusses his resignation seven years ago, its effects on his health, and his hope for civility in Congress. He singles out Newt Gingrich for scorn over partisan rhetoric, yet avoids hyperbole and notes support for Daschle, Gephardt, and Bonier.
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Ormer House
Jim Wright
Congress
Texas
Wright
House
Newt Gingrich
Gingrich
Chicago
Ed Henry
Susan Smith
Clare Hoffman
John McCormick
Hoffman
Michigan
Newt
Senate
Thomas A. Daschle
D-M.d
Richard Gephardt
D-Mo
David Bonier
D-Mich
Bonier
Jack Anderson
Michael Einstein
United Feature Syndicate
Land transfer to preserve Sugarloaf Mountain area announced
Gordon Strong and his wife plan to transfer 253 acres atop Sugarloaf Mountain to a non profit for perpetual public enjoyment. Donald A. McCormack of Riggs Bank Washington and James H. Gambrill Jr. and Holmes D. Baker Jr. would be elected as trustees.
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Gordon Strong
Sugarloaf Mountain
Mr. Strong
Donald A. McCormack
Riggs Bank of Washington
James H. Gambrill Jr
Holmes D. Baker Jr
Life in the fast lane amid Frederick County traffic woes
In a letter, Emily Kephart laments slow commutes and traffic frustrations. The writer argues widening I 276 won't solve impatience, suggests mass transit may help some but not Emily, and urges personal life adjustments to reduce risk and stress while wishing her safety and calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Kephart
Frederick County
Letter to Editor on Earth Day and Arbor Day Balance
A reader echoes concerns about protecting both humans and nature during April celebrations. The writer cites Eugene A. Schoonover and stresses care for the human species alongside the rest of nature, urging thoughtful speech and restraint from vocal advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene A. Schoonover
Schoonover
Nature
Arehle
Letters on health care and societal responsibility
JUBY A. ECHOLS advocates broad personal action to address health care costs and access. She argues insurance denials, physician payment delays, and poverty-level coverage reveal society's limits and urges individuals to expand their "area of reach" to push for policy change and humane care.
Frederick Teens Fight For Local Baseball Fields
A reader questions Frederick city’s denial of use of Leats and McCurdy fields by the Frederick Baseball Association. They urge support for teens to play baseball, noting Babe Ruth league access, dedicated coaches, and a “first come, first served” policy criticized as unhelpful to participation.
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Frederick Baseball Association
Frederick City
Leats
F.B.A
Bebe Ruth League
Michal
Hawabos
Fragmented Letters to Editor From Readers
A damaged OCR fragment requests readers to submit letters to the editor and provides a garbled contact line with a Maryland address and a phone number for deletions. The text includes stray numbers and unclear references to a traders festival and event terms, making specifics hard to extract.
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Roy Meachum
Rep
James Lightfoot
Browa
ATF
FBI
Rep. Lightfoot
Magnum
Stogent
Aires
Kato Kaeuin
Harbcher
SCBN
Hama
Carroll House of Middletown High School
Future Farmers of America
University of Maryland
Maryland
Herbert R. O’conor
Secretary of War
Camp Ritchie
U.S. Army
Urbana
Frederick County Planning Commission
Catoctin Furnace
Cunningham Falls
Gathland State Park
Jackie H. Heymuth
Walkersville
U.S
Martha L. Reynolds Frederick
Juby A. Echols Frederick
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