Call for action over 1 270 corridor traffic jams
Public forums highlight plans for the 1 270 Corridor Study with charts and models, while critics urge faster action and more funding. Officials note past investments including 40 million for I 70 interchange, 3.6 million for Israel Creek Bridge, and 5 million to extend East Street, with additional resurfacing and bridge work planned.
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Israel Creek
MD. 26
East Street
Frederick
MD. 17
U.S. 15
Anita Biser
Frederick City
State Highway Administration
Maryland family child care tragedy sparks shared responsibility
A letter argues the deaths of two infant boys in a licensed family child care setting were caused by a tragic lapse in judgment, not deliberate neglect. The writer emphasizes caregiver pressures, low pay, and the need for parents to be involved, review regulations, and share oversight to improve safety.
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Jet
Maryland
Tam
America
Justyk
Stevensville
Stacy Russum
Chad
Mike Darlinge
Kanawriey
Predenek
Sub prime lending grows as NationsBank expands reach
Big players in sub prime lending push nationwide as NationsBank expands after merging with Bank of America. Beatrice Smith’s six refinancings on a $34,000 Georgia home highlight high fees and risk to fixed income borrowers. Critics say lenders profit from repeated refi nancing while foreclosures rise.
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America
Clinton
Hugh McColl
NationsBank
McColl
White House
George Stephanopoulos
Citicorp
Beatrice Smith
Georgia
Smith
NationsCredit
Nations Bank
Pat Sisely
NationBank
Howard Rothbroom
Kathryn Wallace
Smuth
Bank of America
Rolf Engmann
Stacy Canan
American Association of Retired Persons
Canan
Jack Anderson
Jan Motler
United Feature Suruticnte
Itic
Luckett family aided after truck fire near Syracuse
MA and Mrs Alfred Luckett with four children traveled from New Orleans to Syracuse when a truck fire in Washington County Halfway burned all their belongings. Locals donated $150 and clothing while Sheriff B Baker arranged dinner and candy, then ferried them by train. Five local Boy Scouts helped at White House lawn ceremonies under Charles Stup.
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Alfred Luckett
New Orleans
Syracuuse
N.Y
Washington County
B. Baker
Luckett
Syracuse
White House
Charles Stup
Carlos Gosnell
David Fahrney
Eddie Walter
John Schmidt Jr
Partidge
Resolutions To Amend The Charter Of The City Of Frederick
The small print announces amendments to Frederick city charter published in The News on December 22. The notice implies they are printed in the same type size as a Christmas gift warranty. WILLIAM B ROSE Frederick.
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City of
Frederick
Complaints About SHA Response On Alt 40 Traffic
A reader laments the State Highway Administration and State Police for ignoring requests to monitor speed on Alt 40 during rush hour. The letter warns that only a fatal accident might force action and urges drivers to stay safe, noting aggressive behavior and tailgating. Fracy Kris signs.
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Anita Biser
Ms. Biser
State Highway Administration
Sha
Best incentive to lure business is good schools
A reader challenges the December 21 article on business deals, arguing it ignores cost benefit analysis. They question the government subsidy per average wage and the long payback period to taxpayers, suggesting the article lacks evaluation of net revenue from income taxes versus outlays.
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Frederick County
God Schools
Board of County Commissioners
Letters on incentives and economic impact in Frederick County
Richard Hill argues incentives must prove a business case with real numbers. He cites Canam Steel in Maryland receiving a loan and grant, creating jobs, training workers, and planning new lines. He urges funding education to attract high earners and business growth for the county.
Canam Steel backs Maryland growth with local partnerships
Canam Steel Corporation points to its Maryland acquisition of Standard Building Systems in Point of Rocks as proof of benefits from state aided projects. The firm notes $10 million invested in three years, over $1 million for stormwater site work, and ongoing employment of more than 400. It cites future material donations for a Point of Rocks fire station and active roles in Frederick County and Maryland chambers of commerce.
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Canam Steel Corporation
Standard Building Systems Inc
Point of Rocks
Maryland
Canam Steel
Point of Racks
U.S
Canal Steel
Canal Run
Frederick County
No Thru Trucks Ticket Issue In Frederick Neighborhoods
Carmen Lopez reports recurring complaints about big trucks using residential streets near East Patrick Street and Maryland Avenue in Frederick. Residents say signs banning through trucks over 3/4 ton are ignored, with police seemingly targeting other areas while trucks in east Frederick avoid tickets, harming local streets and privacy.
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Frederick City
South Market Street
East Patrick Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Maryland Avenue
Tat Morningstar Dairy
Sagner Avenue
Wisner Street
East Frederick
Letters to the Editor at the Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News Post invites signed letters inclusive of the writer name address and home and business phones. many letters published for space reasons and poetry religious verse and copies addressed to others are not printed.
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Fredenck News-Post
News-Post
Waldr
The
Fréderick News-Post
Patrick St
Frederick
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Joseph Mooreland
U.S. Fire Administration
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Emmitsburg
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Jimmy Carter
St Joseph’s
James FE
Doc" McClellan
Frederick County Ccultural Society Inc
Weinberg Center
Braddock Heights
James Grimes
Chevrolet
E. Patrick St
Grimes Truck Center
William B, Rose Frederick
Fracy Kris Frederick
Richard Hill Frederick
Michelle Rudiman
Carmen Lopez Frederick
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