Frederick County Sheriff Office earns national accreditation crown
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office received full accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies for operations and jail services. The agency met over 400 of 436 standards and earned national recognition for juvenile and adult drug prevention, community outreach, safety commitment, and strong city police cooperation. Sheriff Jim Hagg and staff are credited for guiding the process and opening operations to an independent review.
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Frederick County
South Carolina
Oklahoma
Florida
Frederick City
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Accreditation Commission
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Sheriff’s Office
Bricker Jr Defends Truth Against Adams Negative Campaigning
John S Bricker Jr writes from Wolfsville defending Theresa Adams in a Frederick County Republican primary dispute. He argues Adams is truthful about roles of state s attorney and criticizes past cases tied to Scott Rolle and his office, urging voters to consider prosecutor conduct and integrity.
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Theresa Adams
State
Gypsy Lee Croneburg
Rolle
Ms. Droneburg
Ralph Manna
Wolfsville
Delauter
Frederick County
Yvonne Willis
John Tregoning
Republican Central Committee
Mr. Rolle
Jaycee
Ms Willis
Ms. Willis
Montgomery County
Willis
Frederick
Maryland
Frederick Coun
Retirement is Not Like a Long Vacation
A columnist argues retirement is not a vacation and cites Americans' urge to work. He reflects on his recent vacation, contrasts it with death, and jokes about political figures' so called vacations, noting the lack of true leisure for presidents and public figures.
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George Bush
Maine
Clinton
Long Island
Democratic Party
Monica Lewinsky
Frederick airport runway dispute stalls three hour city meeting
A three hour city meeting failed to resolve the terms for runway 3 at Frederick's municipal airport as contractor T Edgie Russell Company demanded written instructions to continue on a cost plus basis. Frederick attorney and ex Tulane quarterback Thomas S Glass was named football coach at Frederick High School succeeding Mike Hardy whose contract was not renewed. Two million Francis Scott Key stamps arrived at the Frederick post office as over 50 workers began processing a mail backlog with a special cancellation machine. The Thurmont Girls softball team beat Creagerstown 11 9 after an earlier 25 5 loss with players Janice Lewis Peggy Weddle Catherine Seiss Martha Mackley Ann Jackson B J Leatherman Betty Bansel Shirley Zentz and Mr Leatherman. Walter S Orlinsky spoke to supporters at a Rose Hill Manor reception with Mayor Ronald N Young and local candidates attending. about 100 paid 20 to meet the candidates and enjoy a buffet. Youngsters pictured at Staley Park include Kristi Ramsburg Amy Rignola John Mangold Chris Smith Matt Hew and Emily Ann Dickenson. Hood College president Dr Martha E Church announced Renee Kramer of Hagerstown as director of conferences and workshops. Todd Andochick defeated Spencer Bowie to win the Frederick Tennis Club 18 and Under Tournament at the city courts.
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Thurmont Playground
Creagerstown
Thurmont
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Peggy Weddle
Catherine Seiss
Martha Mackley
Ann Jackson
B J. Leatherman
Betty Bansel
Shirley Zentz
Mr. Leatherman
Walter S. Orlinsky
Ronald N. Young
Rose Hill Manor
Support for Scott Rolle in statewide attorney race
A speaker credits the State's Attorney Office under Scott Rolle for treating domestic violence and sexual assault victims with dignity and diligence. The testimony praises victim outreach, case updates, and respect, urging continued leadership to ensure victims' voices are heard. The remarks emphasize accountability and nonfamily-issue framing of such crimes.
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Scott Rolle
Rolle
SAO
Sheriff Aerial Enforcement Sparks Voter Backlash in Frederick
Andrew K. Aksar argues Sheriff Hagg's aerial enforcement plan harms sheriff credibility after a 58 year old school teacher was roughed up for 38 mph in a 55 zone and a fleeing and eluding charge. Supporters like Ned Ferris frame the incident as political leverage ahead of September 15.
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Kate Leckie
Frederick Post
Sheriff Hagg
Sheriff's Office
Hagg
Ned Ferris
Letters to the Editor Praise for Mortality house article
Marjorie Ramsburg Farmer of Michigan writes to compliment Douglas Tallman on his piece about the Mortality house linked to Stephen Ramsburg, her grandfather. She notes new insight into a family she has researched, and mentions distant relatives across Illinois Minnesota and Wisconsin, born 1931 during a difficult era. Her cousin Carol J Randall is writing a book on the family.
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Douglas Tallman
Stephen Ramsburg
Stephen
Michigan
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Carol J. Randall
Littrell Criticizes Ferguson Over Education Funding
George H. Littrell Jr. accuses Senator Tim Ferguson of half truths in a letter to Frederick and Carroll counties voters. He argues Ferguson voted against 1995 1996 budgets cutting education funds while acknowledging Medicaid abortion provisions, and claims all four budgets raised education spending despite Ferguson’s denials.
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Frederick
Carroll
Frederick County
Ferguson
Carroll County
Waterside readers urged on CSR plant debate voiced by Bob Gossweiler
Bob Gossweiler urges Waterside Dearbought Riverview and Fredericktowne Village residents to back a firm stance against CSR Hydro Conduit cement plant. He favors Donna Kuzemchak and Mayor Jim Grimes taking firm positions and hearing homeowners' side, criticizing Sally Murphy as mediator.
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Dearbought
Riverview
Fredericktowne
Sally Murphy
Frederick
CSR
Murphy
City Planning Commission
Donna Kuzemchak
Kuzemchak
Fredericktowne Village
Thankful note to Frederick County law enforcement
Charles W Eyler of Brunswick thanks city state and county law enforcement officers for daily and nightly risk to protect citizens citing traffic stops as potentially life threatening and expressing gratitude for their service.
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Frederick County Sheriff’s Department
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites signed letters with waterreference and full contact details. Space limits apply and not all letters are published. Submissions may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to the newspaper for consideration.
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News-Post
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Frederict
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