Editorial: Maryland legislators seek study on night light pollution
More than 20 lawmakers back a bill by Delegate Nancy Kopp to create a task force studying light pollution from street lights billboards and parking lots. The aim is to determine if lights waste energy and wash out stars in Frederick and beyond. The panel would gather experts to advise reducing unnecessary lighting and report progress to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Nancy Kopp
Baltimore
Frederick
Washington
Frederick City
Creagerstown
Kopp
Maryland
Frederick County Faces Economic Wasteland Claims
Roy Meachum argues the county commission, led by Lennie Thompson and Jan Gardner, plans to depopulate Frederick by imposing strict water rates and environmental rules that threaten Eastalco and other employers. He cites ISO certifications, local charitable fits, and recent state law easing power costs as counterpoints while predicting a local recession if current policies persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolf Sea Petty
Board of County Commissioners
Frederick County
John L .Lennie
Thompson
Kona Hogan
Terre Rhoderick
Board of Education
Brian Duncan
Lrick
Economic and Community Development Commission
Montgomery County
Mr. Duncans
Bechiel
Life Technologies
Lennie Thompson
ECDC
Winchester Hall
Eustalco
Alcoa
Jan Gardner
Burkenstoun
Bastalen
Amazon
Eastalco
Fastalco
ISO
United Way
Jeanne Bussard Workshop
Hood College
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Frederick
Buckeystown
Eastaleo
Copany
David Gray
Anti smoking ban in Friendship Heights roils locals
A letter argues the Friendship Heights Md outdoor smoking ban is overbearing unenforceable and unfair to smokers. It compares local rules to national trends contends litter fears misstate health concerns and warns of copycat crackdowns while praising broader anti tobacco efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Heights
Italy
Aeroflot
Russia
CBS Online
Iowa City
Registration under way for Red Cross at Hudson site
Yesterday registration proceeded for Red Cross instructors at Hudson in the bl opening. College students and officials noted license forms were to take effect on March. Frederick County commissioners discussed a two year study with federal and state Geological Survey to assess county water resources. Dorothy A. Hough, chief voluntary service trainee at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Martinsburg received a national honor for 20 years of service on behalf of the DAV. Charles E. Stombaugh accepted the citation. Jennifer Amys, 10, was named the youngest recipient of the Woodsboro Sertoma Club Service to Mankind Award for her marathon running record and athletic example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hudson
Frederick County
Geological Survey
Dorothy A. Hough
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Martinsburg
W.va
Nicahled American Veterans
DAV
Charles E Stombaugh
Frederick
Jennifer Amys
Woodsboro Sertoma Club
Walkersville
Miss Amys
Running Times Magazine
United States
Goodloe E. Byron
Mount St. Mary's College
IRS electronic filing woes prompt taxpayer frustration
GERMAIN GRISEZ of Emmitsburg describes errors with a private partner’s tax software that misclassified a charitable bond as a stock, leading to a rejected return with an unfounded Error Code 230. He criticizes the IRS for unclear software and reliance on partners, noting privacy concerns and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Service
Beerpeienly
IRS
Stop the Taxes on EMS in Frederick County
A reader from Emmitsburg argues that Frederick County plans EMS taxes double-bill residents when calling an ambulance. They advocate preserving volunteer fire and ambulance services and seek tax cuts for businesses that support volunteers. The letter urges readers to contact their senators and county commissioners to protect volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Campaign finance reform positions described in fragmented note
The fragment argues for repealing current finance laws and allowing unlimited contributions with mandatory public reporting. It asserts reform should reverse the current approach and states that the reform will worsen the situation. The text ends mid thought.
Campaign Reform Proposals Draw Narrow Funding Limits
A letter argues that current regulatory proposals on political donations target incumbents and main liberal lines while failing to curb union funding and campaign activity. The writer condemns McCain's approach as restrictive and questions enforceability, urging immediate public disclosure of all support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ional
John McCain
Liberal Party
See
Wester Sorkings
Wack
Hat
Easoes
Too many give aways reveal city development tensions
A fragmented letter criticizes ongoing city development schemes by Kevin A. Hich. It questions Site A near Court Street and the Lexington Market plans, suggesting Silverman’s property gains and calling for fair, non discriminatory distribution of public parcels. The piece mocks local developers and hints at better uses for parcels along Carroll Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain Te Yelctin
Courthouse
Court Street
Patrick Center
Marc Silverman
Creek
Carmack-Jay
Mr. Silverman
Silverman
Lexington
HDC
Carroll Creek
Lexington Market
Would we feel differently by Bernette Bell letter
Floyd Corum responds to Bernette Bell's Jan 31 letter in The Frederick News-Post. He questions how she would feel if Elmer Spencer were his son and condemns the victim and the parents. He doubts Mr Spencer will get help and hopes no relative faces danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernette Bell
Frederick
Letters to the Frederick News-Post Readers
Readers are invited to send letters to the editor with name and address, a business phone number, and a brief message. Due to high volume, publication is not guaranteed. letters posted on the website may appear publicly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Mews-Poat
P.O. Box
Frederick
Tomers
Also Mentioned on This Page
George
Editorial
Roy Meachum
City Register
A. A. Nicodemus
Rd News Service
Germain Grisez
Emmitsburg
Steve King
Emmutsburg
William L, Herron Frederick
Kevin A. Hich Frederick
Floyd Corum
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!