City Snow Woes Tie Up Frederick County Streets
Frederick County faced a minor snow event with three to five inches and freezing rain creating a shiny crust. Streets chief Andy McGilvray cites narrow lanes, curbside buildup, and parking as key obstacles, while sidewalks remain uncleared and understaffing compounds the problem.
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La Rouche advocate fires back at Mount St. Mary's critic
Helen G Alexander, a Frederick County Democratic Central Committee member, defends Lyndon La Rouche against Prof George Williams remarks. She touts La Rouche as a respected economist and statesman, accuses Williams of misreading his ideology, and urges support for Clinton to appoint La Rouche as emergency economic advisor.
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Senate impeachment trial may censure Clinton instead of removal
The piece argues after the House impeaches Clinton the Senate could adopt Articles of Censure repeating the impeachment charges. It would condemn perjury and obstruction of justice, require 51 votes to pass, and likely pass with Republican support plus some Democrats. It would avoid removal, yet seal Clinton’s disgrace in history.
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Frederick Police arrest man after car theft chase
CLAUDE Ross Jr. of Radford Virginia was arrested by Frederick city police after stealing a car and escaping a road gang in Staunton. He held three hitchhiking juveniles from Osbora Virginia. they were apprehended after a foot chase. FBI will continue investigation.
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Growing old with Apit Wan
Krista Brick praises a family and their dedication to April in a heartfelt piece about care and family values. The Smiths are commended for their work and devotion, shown as a model of loving parenting and support.
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Inaction by legislators over Y2K issue provokes voter apathy
The writer denounces lawmakers for motion without action on the Y2K problem first identified in 1989. The note laments elected officials who avoid addressing real issues, suggesting such conduct drives people to not vote and ends with a call to join E. Muth at Point of Rocks.
Downtown Frederick Faces One Way Traffic Debate
The editorial argues against converting downtown from one way to two way traffic, noting snow and ice narrow streets, mid street traffic, and risks from parked cars, pedestrians, and deliveries. It cites typical downtown maneuvers like parallel parking and double parking as manageable now but potentially problematic under two way flow.
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Downtown traffic two way debate draws letters
Readers argue against converting downtown to two way streets citing smooth existing flow and synchronized lights. They fault Evergreen Point development for south side gridlock and defend current one way grid downtown. Anonymized signatures reference local media figures and Marine identity.
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Local radio sale spurs layoffs in Frederick
Frederick residents voiced disappointment as WFMD and WFRE were sold to a national conglomerate. The new owners replaced longtime host Tommy Grunwell and four others without stated reasons, planning more syndicated shows and less local programming. Grunwell, a former Marine who connected with Fredericktonians, seeks a new station as listeners hope for a niche fit elsewhere.
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WFRE firings shock listeners lose on-air lineup
Judie B. Mathieu of Mount Airy laments WFRE cutting three of four beloved hosts Tommy Grunwell Jim Titus and Mike Francietti. She argues the change risks alienating country music listeners and driving fans to other stations despite cost-cutting rationale.
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Respect for Constitutional Limits in Clinton Impeachment
Howard Spiegel of Middletown argues that Republican senators are biased by political duty and that the federal government operates beyond constitutional boundaries. He voices Libertarian support for stricter adherence to constitutional limits and questions the truthfulness of officials. He hopes limits set by the Constitution would be respected.
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Letters to the Editor policy at The Frederick News Post
The Fratlanck News-Post invites signed letters with the writer's name address and phone numbers for verification. Poetry and letters addressed to others are not published. Mail 200 E Patrick St Freder MD 21705 or fax 301 662 8289 or email letters frederickr.
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