Frederick Post turns 87 as two local papers celebrate lineage
The Frederick Post marks 87 years as Maryland's last family owned independent daily newspaper. The Great Southern Printing & Manufacturing Co. started in 1880 and grown to five corporations with 400 plus employees, GS Communications in four states. Owners stay hands on, prioritizing community service, quality journalism, and loyal staff.
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Frederick Post
Great Southern Printing & Manufacturing Co
William T. Delaplaine
Thomas Schley
GS Communications
Maryland
Louis Cole
Spinning wheels and political games across Maryland
Roy Meachum condemns Annapolis and Washington leaders for spin and obfuscation. He notes Major Riddick’s denial of governor knowledge, Ellen Sauerbrey’s political motives, and a pattern of partisan fearmongering. He warns public apathy risks democracy as both parties push self interest.
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Nes
Annapolis
Parris Glendening
Riddick
New York
Glendening
Maryland
Nincompoop
Ellen Sauerbrey
Baltimore
College Park
Kurt Schmoke
Washington capital rising amid doubt and renewal
A long reflective piece defends Washington DC as the nation’s true capital amid criticism of a bloated government. It highlights the MCI Center, arena-driven development, new offices, planned convention space, and a revitalized area. Mentions Catania’s at large council win, Barry’s possible run, and a bid for the 2012 Olympics while noting the city’s diverse population and economic strength.
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Ital
Washington
D.C
America
MCI
NBA
Washington Wizards
NHL Capitals
Capitol Hill
White House
David Catania
Catania
B.C
Marion Barry
Carol Schwartz
Barry
MCT Center
Redskins
NFL
Baltimore Ravens
Camden Yards
Baltimore Orioles
New York
Los Angeles
Chicago
Houston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Dallas
San Diego
Baltimore-Washington
Maryland
Virginia
Greater
Harvard
Stanford
Boston
San Francisco
National Institutes of Health
Census Bureau
National Academy of Sciences
World Bank
Library of Congress
Smithsonian
Newspaper Enterprise Assue
Frederick area traffic plan sparks talk with state official
Frederick city officials said Osborne J Price published traffic control proposals offer relief and signal changes. Chief engineer William F Childs Jr of the State Roads Commission was to discuss the suggestions. Also announced were multiple local items including a new Medical Detachment at Frederick and other civic notes.
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Frederick
Osborne J. Price
Mr. Price
William F. Childs Jr
State Roads Commission
Reader praises December Frederick News-Post front page
Shirley Brobst of Frederick says the December 6 edition was a joy to read noting filled jobs, higher pay, the Dade marriage at 70 years, the Dow rising nearly 100 points, and Kris Kringle arrival as News is news whether good or bad.
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Frederick
Trash litter on country road sparks fines call
Carmen Kowalski writes about a Myersville area trash problem on a country road where litter includes beer bottles fast food remains newspapers and even dead puppies and deer. She urges heavy fines or mandatory community service for those responsible.
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Linda Dillon
Myersville
Whittier development concerns target Weis store proposal
Homeowners in Whittier protest developer Marvin Ausherman over a proposed Weis store. At a Dec 2 meeting, residents loud against a 33,000 square foot superstore within 25 feet of Whittier Lake, citing unaddressed questions and potential impact on a city owned lake used by Fredericktonians.
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Whittier
Marvin Ausherman
Weis
Ausherman
Weis/Ausherman
Frederick
Whittier Lake
Residents protest Whittier Lake development at zoning meeting
In a letter Valerie Hartman accuses a local official of sacrificing lake access for personal gain by leaving Whittier Lake open for all. She warns residents will face dumpsters, loading docks, trucks, bright lights and traffic near the new Whittier Elementary School and urges public input at January planning and zoning meetings.
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Frederick
Whittier Lake
New Whittier
Whittier residents decry large superstore plan by Ausherman
Mary Jayne McGinnis voices anger at Ausherman Construction for a 33,000 square foot Wess superstore plus 38,000 square feet of shops replacing lakefront space. She accuses the developer of profit over residents and criticizes city planners for approving a 91,000 square foot strip mall instead of a village center.
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Wam
Whittier
Ausherman Construction
Wess
Marvin Ausherman
Joyous season shifts from nativity to economic boom
A reflection on how Christmas joy has shifted from celebrating Jesus Christ’s birth to marking the burst of the economy, highlighting the changing societal focus during the festive period.
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Jesus Christ
Garlands Feaga Reflection on Celebration Versus Commercial Gain
A personal statement by GARLAND F FEAGA condemns turning a life celebration into a financial spectacle. The author argues the focus on selling lit ter and gain detracts from love, respect, kindness, sharing, trust, and honoring each other, expanding frustration and diluting daily life celebrations.
Changing views on starting sentences with however or but
A letter by Nandoq Amabile critiques Hal Clifford's stance on avoiding sentence starting with however or but. It argues usage evolves and explains historical shifts in word classes. The piece notes writers now commonly begin with conjunctions and invites Clifford to debate plural possessives in singular contexts.
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Hal Clifford
Margaret Nicholson
Oxford University Press
Mr. Cliffords
Mr. Clifford
Berties
Mr Clifford
Letters to the Frederick News Post for Letters to the Editor
The Frederick News-Post invites letters to the editor. authors must sign with name and home address and provide home and business phone numbers for verification. Due to high volume, publication cannot be guaranteed, and space constraints may limit printed letters.
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Fredenck News
Jeter
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick SL
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost.com
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