Sue Hecht Proposes Mental Hospital Commitment for Offenders
Delegate Sue Hecht co sponsors a bill with Michael Burns to allow state commitment of released sex offenders to mental hospitals after prison. Attorney General Curran backs the plan citing Kansas Supreme Court upheld law. Critics urge mandatory treatment and longer sentences while preserving civil rights and public notification safeguards.
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Hecht
Michael Burns
Anne Arundel County
Joe Curran
Kansas
Supreme Court
Frederick County
Roger Zook
Zook
Prince George’s
Bright light in Thurmont fades: Harry Black dies
The writer recalls Harry Black of Catoctin Mountain Orchard, a skilled grower and generous neighbor. Black, a dyed in the wool Republican, built a store on U.S. 15, shared hard earned wisdom, and mentored others. He passed away Monday at Frederick Memorial Hospital, leaving a lasting impression of kindness and sharp insight.
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Thurmont
Harry Black
Frederick Memorial Hospital
U.S 15
Catoctin Mountain
Harry
Frederick
Catectin
Robert
Patricia
Pat
Sharon
Santa
Hns
Clinton Sex Scandal Era Tests Presidency and Truth
Ann McFeathers reports on the Clinton sex scandal as it tests the presidency and public belief. The piece notes impeachment talk, poll uncertainty, and the president's efforts on peace and policy while facing questions of perjury and obstruction.
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Clinton
Washington
Kenneth Starr
Capitol Hill
White House
Mideast
Benjamin Netanyahu
Yasser Arafat
Netanyahu
West Bank
Arafat
Iraq
U.N
Monica Lewinsky
Jim Lehrer
PBS
Gennifer Flowers
Whitewater
Bosnia
Ann McFeathers
Wiite
Scripps Howard News Service
Five Brief Items From The News Post Files
Six alternative routes through Frederick proposed by the State Roads Commission were accepted by city officials. The Frederick Historical Society met to discuss a Key monument anniversary and mourn two local figures, with Dr. Apple and Mary Tull noted. A Sabillasville garage fire, a Thurmont cannery warehouse collapse from snow, and a Brunswick station fire are recorded, plus honors for Sandra Burgee as an Outstanding Young Marylander and a local NAACP crime prevention seminar attended by community leaders.
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Frederick
State Roads Commission
Francis Scott Key Management Association
Mary C. Ott
Francis Scott Key
Joseph Henry Apple
Mary Esther Tull
Charles F Bowers
Unified effort urged for Frederick County farmers
Barbara Fouche of Tramsville urges Frederick County residents to join the Frederick County Farm Bureau to support agriculture amid drought and harsh attitudes. She emphasizes unity, independence of farmers, and collective impact through the state organization as a public speaking force for the farming community.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Maryland's upcoming session weighs major transportation reforms
Leaders push gas tax hike and highway funding reshaping amid budget cuts. Regional tax proposals seek to unlock funds for highways while a six‑lane Intercounty Connector would ease Beltway congestion. The Wilson Bridge plan faces federal hurdles with Maryland facing a $400 million cost.
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Cal Taylor
D.C
Baltimore
Laurel
Gaithersburg
Maryland
Virginia
Jane Wilson
Congress
Governor taps senator for western bypass post
Hagerstown reporter notes governor names a state senator who has led the push for a western bypass linking I-95 in Virginia to I-270 in Maryland to a top transportation post. Other items mention potential NASCAR speedway sites including Middle River and Anne Arundel County. May reflect regional planning debates.
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Virginia
Maryland
Middle River
Baltimore County
Anne Arundel County
Droneberg sentence mocks the Frederick court system
A letter condemns Frederick County Circuit Court Judge Mary Ann Stepler for a 15 month murder sentence in the Droneburg case. The writer accuses the judge and district attorney of bias, plea bargaining, and disregarding sentencing guidelines, arguing the punishment undermines justice and public trust.
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Frederick
Stepier
Frederick County
Droneburg
Stepler
Chamber discusses legislation with county officials
The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce urged a county strategic plan aligned with the current comprehensive plan, to guide long term goals and funding. The group met with county commissioners to discuss taxes, capital improvements, and how to implement a 18 month task force driven plan while weighing school funding and tax authority changes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County
Chamber
City Club
Frederick
Joseph Leichert
Leichert
Ilona Hogan
Ms. Hogan
Chamber Legislative
Bernie Grove
C. Burr Artz
Lebherz
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News-Post
Sabillasville
Jenkins Brothers
Brunswick
Lovettsville
Jefferson
Sandra Jeanne Burgee
Scott Key Development Center
Maryland Jaycees
Towson
Burgee
Frederick Jaycees
NAACP
Sherman Mason
Paul Mossburg
Ray Fairman
Richard J. Ashton
Donald C. Barnes
Lord Nickens
Bob Lewis
Sara Ensor
Leaven Gordon
Hazel Eagen
Lula Madry
Barbara Fouche
Don Allensworth
Hagerstown
Droneberg
Clyde Clark Frederick
Fredence News Post
Jetters
News
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Fredericknewspost.com
Bed & Bath
Levi’s
Dockers
Valerie Stevens
Orig
London
Villemont & Madrigal
Breadman
Laura Ashley
der Ghiy
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