Call for zoning controls on Off Track Betting in Frederick County
Urbana residents urge Frederick County commissioners to require a special exception for Off Track Betting parlors, seek Planning Commission review and community input, and curb ad hoc spread. They note OTB is present and functioning in Urbana but want lasting zoning safeguards before future sites appear.
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Frederick
Maryland
Urbana
Planning Commission
OTB
Frederick County
Cecil County
Teachers deserve fair pay for extended hours and duties
Cynthia B Miller argues teachers work beyond 35 hours weekly and unpaid overtime for labs, tutoring, grading, and after hours parental contact. She cites CRES testing, extra planning, and classroom safety concerns, urging funding for negotiated raises and adequate supplies.
Whip-sawed by Clinton and Bush debates at home and work
A writer recounts living with a Clinton opponent and working with a Bush admirer. He balances anti Clinton at home and pro Clinton at the office while navigating media bias, Rush Limbaugh, and a Ruth Bader Ginsburg nomination moment.
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Clinton
Bush
Five decades ago in Frederick and surrounding areas
A Frederick taxi driver reported his cab stolen from the city lot on South Court Street between 1 and 2 am. The car was found abandoned by Montgomery County residents near Rockville with a 17 year old seen exiting. He was arrested and returned to Frederick for charges. City and Potomac Edison planned to buy all municipal electricity after ration board refused fuel oil coupons for the light plant. A Rockville Circuit Court jury convicted Sheriff Richard C. Baumgartner of embezzlement false pretenses and malfeasance. Penn Central exec denied plans to abandon the Frederick Hanover line, stating aims to lure new industries. An Olney building fire damaged a historic structure causing four hours of traffic jams. About 200 DC Baptist women held a three day Hood College retreat themed A Woman's Search For Serenity.
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Frederick
Franklin E. Baker
South Court Street
Maryland
Montgomery County
Rockville
Frederick City
Potomac Edison Co
Frederick County
Richard C. Baumgartner
Real Stone for Carroll Creek Bridges
Letter from Dan Benson of Urbana urging use of real stone for Carroll Creek Bridge over painted or veneered stone. Cites Frederick and Washington counties stone bridges as heritage, durable examples like Casselman’s, Cabin John aqueduct, LeGore and Monocacy structures, and local limestone quarries. Calls for lasting stone construction, not faux rock.
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Carroll Creek
Frederick County
Maryland
Casselman
Cabin John Aqueduct
Washington, D.C
LeGore
Monocacy
U.S. 40
Middletown
Frederick
Washington
Community member condemns county dereliction over asphalt plant
A Myersville resident questions Frederick County officials over safety duties related to a proposed asphalt plant. He emphasizes concern for community health and safety beyond the plant decision, admitting limited knowledge of potential harms or benefits while asserting governmental dereliction in protecting citizens.
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Myersville
Frederick County
Letter to Editor Questions Board of Appeals on Asphalt Plant
David G. Stadler and James Pearl criticize Frederick County Board of Appeals members Dr. Wood and Mr. Remsberg for not approving an appeal from the Myersville Civic Association over Wolfe Enterprises site plan changes. They applaud Mr. Matthews for flagging omitted information and endorse Gary Hughes as a candidate with environmental and fiscal priorities.
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Frederick County Board of Appeals
Wood
Remsberg
Myersville Civic Association
Wolfe Enterprises
Appeal Board
Mr. Matthews
Matthews
Gary Hughes: a candid, independent mayoral candidate
The writer presents Gary Hughes as an unequivocally independent, steadfast figure unaligned with parties. They affirm Hughes has not shown political wavering, and praise his prior care for the city. They critique campaign promises as unreliable and argue voters should judge candidates by past records and genuine commitment.
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Gary Hughes
Organ donor plea urges readers to consider donation
A letter from Linda Lee Kaufman of Damascus urges readers to join organ donation efforts amid long waiting lists for liver and heart transplants. It highlights Gov. Robert P. Casey's transplant as proof of need and calls on families to discuss donation to save lives.
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Tom
Robert P. Casey
Pennsylvania
United Network For
How to submit letters to the Frederick News-Post
Instructions for letters to the editor request sign name address and phone number for verification. Letters should be mailed to The Frederick News-Post at 200 E Patrick St Frederick MD 21705 or faxed to 662-8299.
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Frederick News- Post
E. Patrick St
P.O
Frederick
Talefax
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