Turf battles halt Frederick County fire station plan
A letter from Frederick writer Mick Mastrino argues turf fights and political agendas doomed a State Farm backed plan for a new fire station in a fast growing area. He cites growth pressures, infrastructure failures, and interstation disputes, urging autonomous county fire service reform and a binding 10 year plan.
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Frederick County
State Farm Insurance
Fire Service
Jefferson
Libertytown
Green Valley
Lewistown
Urbana
Walkersville Ambulance Company
Braddock Heights
New Market
Carroll Manor
Independent Hose Co. No
Frederick
Independent
Yellow Springs
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association
Department of Fire and Rescue Services
Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services
Fcvfra
Emer
State Farm
Fire and Rescue Services
Remember Carrolls sacred trust in Maryland elections
John C Webb Jr argues the Maryland Attorney General breached constitutional duties by endorsing a Motor Voter driven eight year purge ban on illegitimate Baltimore voters. He cites Carrollton's legacy and urges Maryland to uphold state sovereignty and election integrity amid fraud concerns and calls for a 1996 election restart.
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Maryland
Baltimore
State Board of Elections
J. Joseph Curran
Montgomery County
Frederick Post
Ellen Sauerbrey
Maryland General Assembly
U.S
George Beall
State Election Board
Margarette E. Crowder
Daniel J. Farnshaw
Baltimore Board of Elections
FBI
Prince George's County
Heichler Defends Gun Debate Against Subversion Label
Lucian Heichler of Frederick criticizes Timothy P. Johnson and David Lopoten for labeling his stance on gun control as subversive. He argues constitutional interpretation by the Supreme Court is essential, cites Commerce Clause history, and defends his agenda to counter paranoia while promoting sensible laws. Heichler asserts militia definitions and urges lawful steps to curb violence.
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Frederick Post
Timothy P. Johnson
Middletown
Johnson
Supreme Court
David Lopoten
National Guard
Frederick
Las Vegas view contrasts Frederick Sheriff’s Office ethics
Chester F. Clagett writes from Las Vegas comparing the Las Vegas Sheriff’s Office with Frederick County’s prior and current practices. He cites gratuities, ethical concerns, and leadership as affecting deputy morale and public trust, noting delays in sheriff oversight under Sheriff Jim Hagg and lingering conflicts from earlier years.
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San Diego County
Jim Hagg
Frederick County
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John C. Webb Jr
Sacred Trust of State
Lucian Heichler
John
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Chester Clagett
Las Vegas
California
Washington, D.C
Police
Hagg
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