Frederick County Eyes Civil War Heritage Tourism Drive
Frederick County seeks to join Washington and Carroll counties in a Civil War Heritage area plan to draw in tourists and boost local sites. The effort aims to secure state grants and low interest loans, fund a 12 acre visitor center south of Frederick, and coordinate routes, signs, and scheduling to promote heritage tourism locally.
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New England
North Carolina
Florida
West Virginia
Maryland
Democracy in Four Years Silent Primaries
Roy Meachum notes five weeks remain before the September 15 primaries as Democrats and Republicans vie for power in Frederick County. He argues voters face a crowded field of political wannabes, appeals to personality over policy, and a general distrust of officials, reflecting on how widespread knowledge and media shape a populist trend away from divine right rule. He questions candidates’ preparedness and forecasts a murky post Labor Day scramble, concluding democracy thrives on engagement even amid fatigue.
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Frederick
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Jack Derr
Scott Rolle
Tim Ferguson
George Littrell
Moynihan
Republic
All Star selection dispute in Frederick Babe Ruth league
A parent condemns an All Star coach and league president for selecting players based on perceived talent, arguing the process harms children's self esteem. She cites three years of benching, praises coaching staff for positive development, and urges safeguarding youth sports from professional ambitions.
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Frederick welcomes stamp event with Key monument dedication
Frederick hosts first day sale for the Francis Scott Key commemorative stamp with dedication of the Key Monument in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Concerts on Trinity chimes and Baker Park carillon feature George T. Schroeder Jr. and Prof. Henry T. Wade.
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Key Monument
Mount Olivet
Baker Park Carillon
George T. Schroeder Jr
Henry T. Wade
Baker Park
Controversy over light sentence in Gajdusek case fuels critique
In a letter responding to Kristin Frantz’s critique of Scott Rolle as Frederick County State’s Attorney, Barbara J. Rippey of Point of Rocks argues the sentencing in the Gajdusek case was an immense injustice. She contends the light punishment harmed many lives he affected.
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Kristin Frantz
Aggressive
Scott Rolle
Frederick County
Gajdusek
Complimentary Tickets Question at X Hale Concert
A reader describes being charged for admittance despite holding complimentary tickets for a Pat Benatar show at X Hale. After lining up, they found free-ticket holders had to pay to enter. They ask if this practice is legal and express frustration with the perceived unfairness.
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Pat Benatar
X-Hale
Outcry Over Police Conduct Mentioned in Harper Trial
A 17 year old white male supporter defends Phillip Harper and condemns Frederick police conduct. He recalls a spring night when sheriff deputies stopped three youths on Waverly Drive to check registrations and warned them to avoid the area, describing ongoing harassment and alleged excessive force by city and county officers.
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Tom
Phillip Harper
Phillip
Newport News
Frederick
Waverley Drive
Frederick County Commissioner Terrey Rhoderick Statement
A county leader defends police conduct and outlines growth controls and APFO improvements. He cites a 2.5 percent growth rate, 14 percent planned land use, stronger school enrollment measures, and a surge in permits from 6 million to 40 million. He urges public support to continue economic and quality of life gains.
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Brunswick
Frederick County
Maryland State Office of Planning
APFO
Maryland
Residents oppose Wal-Mart in Mount Airy over traffic and local impact
John C Nazarene of Mount Airy urges neighbors to reject a Wal-Mart at Mount Airy Shopping Center citing 10 000 to 15 000 extra daily cars that would hinder emergency vehicle access and local business vitality. He promotes supporting local shops and joining a town preservation group.
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Wal-Mart
Mount Airy
Greater Mount Airy
County board faced with growth concerns and bias claims
In recent letters to the editor, critics say all but one County Commissioners have ignored growth and sacrificed the county for special or financial interests, but supporters argue growth is not out of control and more remains to be done.
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Board of County Commissioners
Letters to the Editor at The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters with writer name address and phone numbers for publication consideration. Space limits may prevent printing all letters and poetry and letters addressed to others are not published.
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