Homeless Families Rise in Frederick County
The piece notes a growing homeless population nationwide with about 19 county children believed homeless locally. It cites court changes, funding gaps, and community aid efforts by churches Advocates for the Homeless and the Frederick Community Action Agency. Schools provide after school help and supplies, while a community liaison aids families with clothes and resources.
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New York
Frederick County
Frederick Community Action Agency
Beacon House
South Frederick
Unwise race baiting over NFL sideline incident
Dan Thomasson argues against framing the Carolina Panthers sideline scuffle between white players and coaches as a racial issue. He compares it to Latrell Sprewell's case, concludes Greene's misdemeanor differs from Sprewell's felony, and urges focus on real civil rights problems rather than perceived racial conspiracies.
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Kevin Greene
Kevin Steele
Carolina Panthers
Greene
Panthers
Latrell Sprewell
PJ. Carlesimo
Sprewell
Carlesimo
Golden State Warriors
National Basketball Association
Sprenwell
NBA
Clinton
Central Intelligence Agency
Dan Thomasson
Sermpps
Howard News Service
Ice skaters brave thin ice at Culler Lake amid warnings
Open water and bitter cold linger as police say safe skating requires three days of freezing temperatures above zero. The Frederick region endures the coldest spell since February as officials note a 1,180 child charity drive by Wilbur W Baker for the Key American Legion Post 113 toy collection. East Patrick Street work shifts to blacktop after trolley-track removal delays. Local farm official Boyd R Smith eyed for Maryland Agriculture Secretary by Gov Harry R Hughes. Emilline M Zimmerman received an Outstanding Performance rating for work with the Defense Medical Materiel Board. Weinberg Center hosts That Thing benefit and a youth showcase for local talent. YMCA International Management Council members toured the center for a caroling event.
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Culler Lake
Controversy Over Frederick County Restrictions and Politics
A reader letter criticizes Commissioner John Thompson for proposing limits on hog farms and development while opposing growth, calling out hypocrisy toward farmers. The missive accuses him of anti business bias, warns of socialism, and questions motives behind restricting land use. The writer also comments on national politics, President Clinton, and local history notes.
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Frederick County
John Thompson
ECDC
Mr. Thompson
Thompson
Frederick News Post interview request sparks privacy concerns
Mary F Borawski recounts a call from Julia Roth of The Frederick News Post seeking an interview as a Democratic Central Committee member. She says Roth did not identify as a reporter or explain printing plans, pressed for personal details, and ignored requests to keep her name out of any article.
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Julia Roth
Frederick News Post
Frederick
Democratic Central Committee
Democratic Committee
New Brettonwoods
Indonesia
Samooray
Robb
LaRouche
Congress
Clinton
Brettonwoods
Frederick News
Helen Alexander
Failure to resign signals selfishness
Reader letter questions President Clinton's self control and personal behavior while praising his abilities and leadership. The writer suggests politics influence and warns about public accountability, asking for prayers for the nation and noting concerns about transparency and performance.
Unique oasis recalls Frederick County’s long history
In Frederick County Maryland the foothill oasis marks a history of odd events. The piece mentions Daniel Dulany whose presence shaped the area though he never visited, sending provisions by ship and wagon for a future generation. It also notes Francis Scott Key and a national anthem poem tied to a ship voyage and English tune. Ghosts of Civil War soldiers are described as lingering in schools and local memories.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Daniel Dulany
Francis Seat Key
Frederick County seeks positive image and growth
In a council discussion, officials urged promoting Frederick County's positives amid national scrutiny of its treatment of motorists. Tourism and the Office of Economic Development are seen as key to attracting business from the Washington Metro area, with calls to preserve OED and focus on growth.
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Frederick
Metro
Washington Post
Greater Washington
Office of Economic Development
Washington Métroplex
OED
Letters to the Editor Policy at Frederick News-Post
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive letters to the editor and requires writers to include water name address and both home and business phone numbers. Some letters are abridged. poetry and form letters are not published. due to high volume not all letters may appear.
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Frederak News-Post
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Tee
Seri Arter
Eal
Hinitinahon
Wilbur W Baker
Francis Scott Key
American Legion Post 113
East Patrick Street
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eure
Boyd R. Smith
Reich's
Ford Road
Harry R. Hughes
Middletown High School
Emilline M. Zimmerman
Weinberg Center For the Arts
Frederick and Hagerstodt
International Management Council
YMCA
Weinberg Center
L. Burgess Benna
States
Judy Ann Echols
Fredericktowne
Prospect Hall
Willie Mahone
Frederick City
Mayo Frederick
Mary F Borawski Frederick
Fource
Ths
Berry's
Rob Ringle
Listiers
Frederick News-Post
Patrick St
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