Tax help editorial questions Grimes tax plan impact
Editorial questions Mayor Grimes and aldermen may cut taxes again after county raises the rate by 24 cents per 100 of assessed value. It notes city and county rates, inflation, and a $44 million city surplus enabling continued improvements while praising fiscal restraint and progress in Frederck.
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Joad Sear
Fredenck Cy
Predenck County Commissari
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Jan Grimes
Fredenck City
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Katzenjammer Kid label sparks Annapolis politics debate
In Annapolis a semantic debate over the Katzenjammer Kid label spans Sen. Tim Ferguson and GOP colleague Alex Mooney as they clash with Louise Snodgrass over moderating county disputes. Ferguson criticizes the governor while backing a tax plan, and the piece notes gun rights tensions, party rivalries, and a televised letters page climate shaping Frederickt County politics.
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Annapolis
Doug Tallman
Tim Ferguson
Fury
Katzenjammer Kids
Sen. Ferguson
GOP
Alex Mooney
Am Conee
Louise Snodgrass
Ferguson
Thomas Mike Miller
Maryland Senate
U.S
Lynn Battagna
Ms. Battaglia
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Robert Enrich
Miller
Political Water
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Saae
Peres
Ed Jogie
Katzenjammer
Tallman
Aia
Glendening
Chamber
Commissioners
David Gray
Frederck
Joe Leichert
Frederick
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Education by design mirrors summer school idea
The piece argues summer school teaches single subjects best and urges restructuring to five to six week units focused on one subject at a time. It criticizes vouchers and broad mandates, favors counseling for underperforming schools, and promotes language and math emphasis with calculus later. United Feature Syndicate
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Front Voters Bend
Dynamite blast damages area near Bolivar and Frederick
A dynamite blast wrecked a tractor trailer three miles from Bolivar and caused wide damage with injuries near Charles Town as Freder ick Post 78 officials announce new leadership. Rain falls In Frederick County while Western Maryland braces for a winter storm and potential six inch accumulations. Kathleen Hall notes CETA cuts as federal law changes. Denny Crum named 1980 81 Outstanding Young Farmer and sets for Waterloo national contest.
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Frederick County
John “Denny” Crum
Willow Frederick
Frederick Jaycee
OYF
Waterloo
Thanks to Theft I Finally Found My Welcome
A new Frederick resident writes a bitter note praising thieves who stole hubcaps from a 1998 Volkswagen Golf at Summit Windsor Apartments on Jan 24. She claims the act exposes local generosity and mocks victims for costs, while claiming to be burdened by replacement charges and a fake crime lesson.
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Summit Windsor Apartments
Frederick
Red light speed control proposal for U S 15 in Virginia
Christopher S Paris of Frederick critiques current road design on U S 15 in Virginia and urges traffic lights that turn red for speeding. He suggests placing blinking red on approach and cross traffic alerts at Mountville Basford and Point of Rocks roads to enforce speed limits, with waits that deter speeding.
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Virginia
U.S. 15
Mountville Road
Basford Road
Point of Rocks Road
Address issue of ath
Fragmentary letter by Steve Silvious dated January 3 discusses borrowing etiquette and responsibility, noting pride in returning items in better condition and questioning others' judgments on borrowing behavior. The text reflects concerns about trust, repayment, and respectful conduct.
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Steve Silvious
Ath
Community letters clash over funding for new sports fields
In Thurmont readers debate financing for field upgrades. One writer argues users should pay beyond taxpayer support, while opponents warn of higher taxes. The exchange cites long-term agreements and prior use of funds, urging a balanced approach to provide safe play spaces without burdening residents. Community figures DANIEL A. TREY and MARVIN BLICKENSTAFF are named in the discussion.
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Responding to Katherine Elder on Gun Rights and Defense
Michael A. Petrie of Gaithersburg argues for gun ownership as government defense against criminals and tyrants. He supports access to firearms for self defense and urges education on gun dangers and handling.
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Coosttanian
Parris
Ms. Elder
Groundhog Day Debate Over Tradition Sparks Discussion
A reader notes February 2 as Groundhog Day, contrasts with Candlemass Day and scientific doubt. The piece questions the cultural heritage and suggests rethinking this longstanding observance.
Good decision amid trespass concerns at Hossing JOYCE CROWES
In response to rising publicity about trespassing issues at the Hossing JOYCE CROWES site authorities affirm a corrective approach. Community leaders seek calm, enforce boundaries, and review security to protect residents and visitors while maintaining access.
Letters to the Editor Standards and Contact Details
The Frederick News Post outlines strict submission rules for Letters to the Editor. It requires exclusive publication in The Newer Post with writer name address and home phone for verification and warns against poetry religious verse or abusive pieces while providing mailing fax and email contacts for submissions.
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