Frederick Post marks 86 years as independent daily paper
The Frederick Post celebrates its 86th anniversary as Maryland's last family owned independent daily newspaper. The article highlights the Delaplaine Schley leadership, growth to five corporations by 1996, 420 employees across four states, and long serving staff such as Louis Cole with 65 years and Millie Flanagan retiring after 32 years.
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Frederick Post
Great Southern Printing & Manufacturing Co
William T. Delaplaine
Thomas Schley
Maryland
Louis Cole
Millie Flanagan
Four Points Bridge preservation sparks Emmitsburg debate
Michael Hillman from Emmitsburg urges protection of the historic Four Points Bridge over Toms Creek. He argues the wooden deck carries community memory, scenic value, and farm life rhythm, opposing a modern concrete replacement and urging restoration to preserve local history and serenity.
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Four Points
Emmitsburg
Toms Creek
Tees Canal
Lans
Catoctin Mountains
Ttme
Wdare Pads Beno
Maryland
Public land hunting woes spark frustration in Frederick County
John A. Kephart Jr of Adamstown reports repeated thefts of bow hunting stands at MWMA off Park Mills Road in southern Frederick County. He questions the sportsman ethics of thieves, laments loss of gear, and asks where to obtain hunting privileges after stands were stolen in archery and multiple use areas.
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Department of Natural Resources
MWMA
Park Mills Road
Frederick County
Sears Road
John A. Kephart Jr
Adamstown
Christmas decorations rise on Frederick streets after war
A new era begins as Christmas decorations go up on Frederick’s main streets for the first time since before the war. The coal strike had delayed plans, but preparations resumed as nationwide tensions eased.
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Frederick
United Mine Workers
Outcry Over Weinberg Center Ticket Prices in Frederick
Letter from ED CAMPBELL criticizes plan to raise Weinberg Center admission costs. He recalls efforts to keep prices affordable during redecorating and opening and compares to Washington Center’s history. He questions whether higher prices will accompany better entertainment and notes past experiences with accessibility.
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Arts Council
Weinberg Center
Frederick County
Washington Center For the Arts
Kennedy Center
Johnson
Weinberg
Youcss to be kept alive by the system critique
A reader vents about the David Charles Morgan murder trial and what they view as failures in the justice system. They question parole decisions, claim Morgan was a violent drug dealer, and argue for harsher disposal and better use of taxpayer funds.
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David Charles Morgan
Morgan
Montgomery County
Hernandez
Frederick County
Svat
Letter to the Editor on Death Penalty Attacks
A reader named Randy E. Weddle urges society and judges to use the death penalty, lamenting perceived community decline and labeling current conditions as progress, referencing the town of Frederick and asking what happened.
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Frederick
Notable highway risk and lack of police response on I-270
Jim Breuer reports on a December 5 morning incident where a BMW driver reached dangerous speeds on I-270, narrowly missing several vehicles. He criticizes the absence of state police, noting the reporting process directs to the Commissioner's Office and then the MVA, highlighting a pattern of voluntary compliance for highway safety and the peril of such reckless driving.
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Commissioner's Office
MVA
BMW
Bus seat rule changes urged after crowded ride
A student describes safety concerns on her school bus. She cites standing passengers, crowding with three or four per seat, noisy drivers, and unsafe eating and drinking. The writer argues for assigned seating and stricter rules to reduce danger and improve order on routes.
Frederick News Post Seeks Letters to the Editor Submissions
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters exclusive to the paper with writer’s name, home address, and home and business phone numbers for verification. Letters may be published or withheld. guidelines specify restrictions on poetry and addressed letters.
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Tha Frederick
Nation's first small farm cooperative takes root
Jefferson reports a large turnout for the kickoff of Maryland's first small farm cooperative. About 100 attended at the community center, with 60 applications for membership. Frederick County Extension Agent Terry Poole noted most farms are small and outlined the coop's four commodity groups and two membership types.
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Jefferson
Frederick County
Terry Poole
Poole
Maryland
Thurmont
Doug Zimmerman
Maryland Small Farm Cooperative
Zimmerman
Mr. Zimmerman
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Louise Stup
Peggy Garst
Shirley Enfield
Jane Smith
Mary Poole
Se Dine
Evelyn Wilcom
Jean Hipkins
Peggy Long
Mary Sue Grossnickle
Jenny Rhoderick
Ruth Lenhart
Shirley Zimmerman
Steve Connelly
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
Martha Clark
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Michael Hillman
Fminilsburg
John Kephart Jr
Hillary
Edward B. McClure
Jacksonville
Fla
Norfolk
Rockville
Elbert Clagett
Frederick High School
Charles Philip Geraci
Mount Airy
Joint Commission On Accreditation of
Chicago
Frederick Memorial Hospital
National Commission
FIMH
Burkittsville
Lawrence A. Way
Lumen F. Norris
Thomas Johnson High School
Mike Bartgis
Shookstown Road
An & Point
ED Campbell Frederick
Randy E. Weddle
Serbia
Jim Breuer
Wolfsville
Carola Hatfield Frederick
Latere
The
Frederick News
Ae E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Steve Bogash
Joan
Richard Michael
UN Len Snanabtad
John Jorgensen
Jorgensen
Bogash
Mr Poole
Farm Bureau
Ocean City
C. William Knill
Kenneth Martin
the Mart of
County Farm
Queens
Mirenda Sterker
Baltimore
Christy Beauchamp
Worcester
Lagh Broadwater
Garrett
Melissa Willard
Rebecca Patrick
Howard
Amy Chaplin
Cecil
Maryland Farm Bureau
Jesse Burall
Myron Wilhide
Dan Poole
Joe Free
Jean
Atright
Michael Wilcom
Rebecca Lena
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