Community newspapers mark 85th year with lasting service
The News marks 85 years since founding in 1910 with 112th anniversary on Oct 15 and notes ongoing daily printing. The Evening Post began as The Post in 1913, later merged with The News under Great Southern Printing. Editor George B. Delaplaine Jr. highlights family ownership, community focus, free publicity for nonprofits, education, health agencies, and arts as core mission.
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The
News
North Court Street
Evening Post
the Post
Great Southern Printing & Manufacturing Co
George B. Delaplaine Jr
the News
William T. Delaplaine
Debating Privatization of the ECDC in Frederick County
G Lee of Myersville argues against privatizing the Economic and Community Development Commission and urges continued county government control. He cites landfill losses, costly recycling, and pressure from business interests, contrasting with Washington County and noting calls for accountability and elected oversight.
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Erick County
Economic and Community Development Commission
ECDC
Washington County
The
Washington Post
Board of Education
Frederick County
G. Lee Teets
Myersville
Bosnian War Armies and Militias Highlight Balkan Turmoil
Holger Jensen reports from Bosnia where Muslim led governance faces hardline volunteers and tensions in Zenica and Metrovici. Serb militias led by Arkan commit atrocities as Ratko Mladic opposes Dayton. Karadzic warns of Beirut style risks while irregulars fuel deniable violence amid NATO air campaigns.
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Damnas
Zenica
Metrovici
Mujahideen
Bosnia
Drina Wolves
Seseij
Specialna Policia
White Eagles
Tigers
Zeljko Raznatovic
Arkan
Srebrenica
Ratko Mladic
Mladic
Dayton
NATO
Radovan Karadzic
Beirut
Holger Jensen
Rocky Mountain News
Denver
Scripps Howard News Service
Wartime Vet group forms Armvets post in Maryland
One hundred Frederick County World War II veterans organized and sought a charter as Armvets. Dr. James Marrone was elected commander of the prospective second Amvets post in Maryland, with the Cumberland post already active.
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Frederick County Veterans of
Front Page Critique of Faxon Story in Frederick News-Post
A reader criticizes the Nov 24 Frederick News-Post front page for featuring a story about convicted killer Clayton Faxon. The letter argues the piece is repulsive, not newsworthy, and misleading as a feature. The writer questions the value of sensationalizing crime and calls for more meaningful reporting.
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Frederick
Faxon
Community calls for tougher reporting over sensational crime coverage
A reader urges the newspaper to shift from front page sensationalism surrounding the Clayton Faxon case to responsible reporting that centers on the impact of the crime on families and the path to healing, arguing for coverage that honors lives over notoriety.
Freeman County funding debate sparks call for action
Donna Thomas and Phillip Mayhew urge Frederick County leaders to allocate sufficient funds for police protection and to address concerns about suspensions, school safety, and potential crime rise. They warn of consequences if officials fail to act and criticize statements by Mr. Pyles.
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Frederick County
Prince George's County
D.C. Frederick
Student rejects dress code in school moral debate
Lauren Ashley Beach argues against uniform standards at Singanore High School. She defends her baggy pants and combat boots, highlighting good grades and activity in drama SGA and art club. She notes trouble exists among all dress styles and questions the right to self expression.
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Harry Burdette
Singanore High School
Not getting funds blame lies with elected officials
Letter responds to Michelle Haliex note Not getting service published Nov 15. Author agrees service shortfall from tax dollars but places blame on elected officials, not the police.
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Michelle Haliex
Responding to Pyles Letter on School Discipline
A reader endorses stricter discipline in schools and questions Mr. Pyle's critique of teachers. He cites family ties to teaching and policing, defends administrators and discipline teams, and argues teachers need support against troubled students. The letter ends with a concern for female teachers facing threats.
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Pyles
Charles R. Pyles
Mr. Pyle
Virginia
Letters to the Frederick News-Post Readers
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with name address and phone for verification. Due to high volume not all letters are published and some are edited for space or taste. poetry or letters addressed to others are not published. mailing address and fax number provided.
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Frederick News-Post
Frederick News
E. Patrick St
Frederick
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