Frederick Post marks 85th year under family ownership
The Frederick Post and The News celebrate 85 years published by The Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Co. with a focus on local reporting. The editors emphasize dedication to community news over national coverage, noting commitment to local kids, schools, and events while acknowledging occasional misses.
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Frederick Post
The
News
the News
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Co
Maryland
Washington Post
Washington Bullets
Emissions demands raise questions for Maryland residents
Barry Abramson urges public and officials to address forthcoming state wide car emissions inspections starting January 1. He cites 300000 cars failing annually and asks what happens to failed vehicles, financing options for families, repair costs, dyno testing for manual transmissions, tester training, and accountability for post test repairs. He also questions oxygenated gasoline effects and urges citizens to contact elected officials.
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Maryland
Baltimore Sun
Frederick
Uncle Sam
Barry Abramson Utiles
Woodsboro
High tech gang cashes counterfeit checks across banks
Federal investigators warn a Vietnamese gang uses color copiers scanners and computer graphics to counterfeit corporate checks. Losses run into tens of millions as the scam allows quick fraud by duplicating checks during clearance and verifying large balances before laundering via bank recipients.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Vietnamese payroll check gang cashes fraud across cities
A Secret Service briefing details a Vietnamese led payroll check forgery ring using high quality laser prints to imitate checks. Cells of three or four American mules plus equal Vietnamese runners cash dozens of branches in days, with state IDs and bank visits. Police in Charlotte indicted 32, but bosses remain elusive.
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Jesse Wood
Secret Service
Charlotte
N.C
Jan Moller
Wood
California
Jack Anderson
Michael Einstein
United Features Syndicate
Weather aids Fishing Creek rise. deer season halted
Heavy rainfall benefited the Fishing Creek water reserve causing a several foot rise and brought a complete temporary halt to Frederick County deer hunting. Mrs Calvin E Schildknech of North College Parkway attended a Baltimore hearing on a proposed state juvenile court bill representing the Frederick County League of Women Voters. A stained glass window honoring Henry Clay and Harriet Drill and their children was donated to All Saints Church by Mrs Gordon Monges Ash. A spokesman from St Josephs Provincial House said Pope Paul VI completed the process to name Mother Elizabeth Seton the United States first native saint after 92 years. Citizens along Md 81 from Thurmont to Blue Ridge Summit rejected making the scenic road a major highway at SHA meeting. The local Womens Civic Club discussed improving access for the handicapped at Frederick city structures and arranging telephones and parking spaces.
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Fishing Creek
Frederick County
Calvin E. Schildknech
North College Parkway
Baltimore
League of Women Voters
Circuit Court
Henry Clay
Harriet Virginia Drill
All Saints Church
Gordon Monges Ash
Frederick
St. Joseph's
Emmitsburg
Pope Paul VI
Elizabeth Bayle Seton
United States
Thurmont
Blue Ridge Summit
Catoctin High School
Women’s Civic Club
Steiner House
Club
James E. McClellan
Frederick City
Frederick County officials urged to broaden minority hiring efforts
Commentary by Christopher B. Fowler argues the Frederick County Board of Education and city police department should actively seek qualified minority applicants rather than expressing helplessness. He urges decisive action to improve hiring diversity.
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Frederick County
Frederick High School’s Santa’s Workshop a Christmas tradition
Frederick High School and its students run Santa’s Workshop each December transforming the school into a North Pole style event. Elves guide children through hands on activities building a wooden toy, with attractions like a snow tunnel and Santa’s study. The program is free to attendees and relies on donations to continue.
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Frederick High School
Industrial Arts and Agriculture
Greg Solberg
Ed Mayne
North Pole
Frederick High School Commended for Community Contribution
FHS parents Bob and Suzanne Marsh commend Frederick High School for its community work and extend early season holiday wishes.
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Bob and
Suzanne Marsh
FHS
Mystery dog Cujo noted by Thurmont family letter
A Thurmont family recounts their missing black shepherd chow mix Cujo with black tongue spots and a red collar left Labor Day weekend. They describe extensive local searching, flyers, and shelter checks, and urge neighbors to provide any information. The writer also discusses J V hockey team cut issues at Middletown and commends the hard working players and coach Kimberly Bohle.
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Cujo
Thurmont
Shepherd
Chow
J.V. coach shoots back on Middletown field hockey turnout
In a letter response, the Middletown junior varsity field hockey season is under scrutiny after 24 girls auditioned for the team on Aug. 15, exceeding the 14 who initially joined. The exchange follows prior comments by Darlene Silverman and Katherine Marconi about sports involvement and accuracy.
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J.V
Silverman
Middletown
Marconi
Darlene Silverman
Katherine Marconi
Mrs. Silverman
Readers invited to send letters to The Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post requests writers include name address and phone number for verification. Not all letters are published due to volume and space. poetry religious verse and letters to others are not published. editorial copies are avoided.
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