Firefighter Terry Myers of Emmitsburg dies at brush fire site
Editorial tribute details the dangers faced by volunteers such as Terry Myers of Vigilant Hose Company in Emmitsburg who died battling a brush fire. It recalls prior volunteer fire deaths in New Market and Braddock Heights and laments a countywide shortage of volunteers while praising commitment, community service, and fundraising duties that define their service.
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Terry Myers
Emmitsburg
New Market
Michael J. Wilcom Jr
James H. Stavely III
Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company
Myers
Mr. Myers
Fire Company
Clinton acquittal marked by culture war over morality
The Senate’s acquittal of President Clinton on impeachment charges is framed as a vote shaped by politics and public opinion. Observers warn that the era’s sexual revolution and the American public’s ambivalence may erode the司法 system’s norms and set a troubling precedent for future prosecutions.
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Senate
Clinton
Paula Jones
Starr
House of Representatives
House
Cinton
Lewinsky
America
Mr Clinton
Funes
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Water plant upgrades spark new elevated tank project
In Linganore area a main line cut prompts Davia to install two pumps of three million gallons at the Mipere-Feas SE facility. A new elevated water tank at South and Carroll streets under construction will boost flow, while local officials plan tests and monitoring. In Damascus and Braddock Heights, temperatures reach record lows for the period as observers report frigid highs. Snowmobile groups seek designated trails in the watershed and county approval for road access. A benefit country music concert at the Weinberg Center features Don Barnes and others hosted by WWCS Radio.
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Linganore
Davia
South and
Carroll Streets
WWCS
Weinberg Center
Don Barnes
Jeannie C
The
Country Caravan
Allen Brown
Wishing Well
Gold Country
Shawn Snyder
Lee Brothers
Stop the growth machine in Frederick County letter
Tammy Mangan laments unchecked development in Frederick County and urges residents to organize against sprawl. She cites rising traffic, Walmart-driven expansion, and declining quality of life, urging involvement, information, and action, referencing Prince William County’s rural crescent as a model and praising critics in Annapolis including Alex Bradford.
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Frederick County
Wal-Mart
Eben Fodor
Frederick
Maryland
Virginia
United States
Prince William
Appalled by behavior of Frederick County delegation
A reader condemns the Frederick County delegation for impromptu actions impacting the elected school board. The letter supports the new members and questions the influence of existing appointees, urging focus on public education and asking how many delegates and their families are educated within the system.
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Frederick County
Avery
Aca Romenany
Sue Hecht
David Brinkley
Letters to the Editor on the school board election and governance
JOAN A. McINTYRE of Monrovia praises the county board of education and voices concerns about an all elected board. She warns about impromptu meetings and uneven experience among members while stressing the need to protect children and acknowledge funding limits.
Change attempt not appreciated in Frederick School Board election
Frederick voters chose an elected board in 2000 with three members to be elected and three appointed by the governor. The piece critiques Sen. Ferguson for attempting to alter the balance to four elected and two appointed, arguing his actions reflect a deviant approach to Frederick County voters.
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Clinton
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Office of
Independent Counsel
Sen. Moynihan
Kenneth Starr
Mr. Starr
Ferguson
Sen. Ferguson
David Brinkley
Sue Hecht
Sen Ferguson
Annapolis
Matthew Barakat
Tim Ferguson
Frederick
Seng
Frederick County
Metro expansion to Frederick asked to ease regional traffic
Frederick County resident FRED GROSSKURTH thanks State transportation Secretary John Porcari for a letter on local transportation needs and urges Metro service from Shady Grove to Frederick. He cites peak hour delays on I 270 and limited rail schedules, calling for Metro to relieve congestion for Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Pennsylvania commuters.
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John Porcari
Frederick County
U.S. 15
Frederick
Maryland Rail
Shady Grove
Metro
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Desperate remarks on housing growth in Frederick County
John C. Hagerhorst of New Market argues against housing construction and its impact on public facilities in Frederick County. He claims smaller family sizes and reduced demand for services mean moratoriums would improve adequacy, while new units attract more people and cars, incurring higher costs.
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Frederick County
Terre Rhoderick
Frederick News-Post Letters Policy Notice
The Frederick News-Post invites reader letters with restrictions on content and length, asks writers to include name home and business numbers for verification, and outlines submission methods via mail fax or email. It notes not all letters will be published due to high volume and lists contact details for submission.
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Fredienck News-Post
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William Rusher
Parris Glendening
Fies
Mipere-Feas
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Richard Lesher
Braddock Heights
Damascus
Richard Schwerdt
Joann Lacono
Sheraton Inn
Francis Scott Key Mall
Motor Inn
Shookstown
Tammy Mangan
Alex Bradford
Pete
Inted
Berry's
Vail
BOE
Iroay
Board of Education
Joan A. McIntyre
Monrovia
Fred Grosskurth
Rhoderick
John C. Hagerhorst
Patrick
P.O
Prederick
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