County Sheriff’s Office under fire over on road incidents
An editorial argues two Frederick County deputies triggered national attention after roughing a driver in insulin shock and harshly stopping a driver for 38 mph in a 55 mph zone. It calls for an independent panel to review training and civil rights safeguards before restoring the county’s travel reputation.
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Washington D.C
Baltimore
Frederick County
D.C
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff’s Office
Washington
Readers urge support for parents choosing child care options
Karin Tome argues for respectful discussion on parenting choices including stay-at-home and working parents. She shares personal experience balancing home and work, says society should value all forms of child care, and urges using precise terms like paid or unpaid work. She backs community efforts for family friendly options in Frederick County.
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Deb Wasserbach
Tracey Grubb
Frederick County
Karin Tome
Brunswick
Scary probes by Starrs team loom over Hubbell case
The piece accuses Kenneth Starr and prosecutors of a fishing expedition that secured 13,120 pages of documents from Webster Hubbell and used them to build a tax case. It condemns efforts to jail Hubbell and his associates for leverage, alleging partisan witch hunts against Clinton.
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Leas
Kenneth Starr
James Robertson
Starr
Webster Hubbell
Hubbell
Whitewater
Robertson
Stephen Binhak
Binhak
Roberston
Suzanna
Bill Clinton
Monica Lewinsky
Marcia Lewinsky
Linda Tripp
Monica
Paula Jones
Clinton
Lewinsky
Susan McDougal
Supreme Court
Secret Service
Newspaper Enterprise Assoc
Corigiano Brothers win $161,651 contract for Singapore plant
CORIGLIANO Brothers of Ossining New York were awarded a 161651 contract for additions and improvements to the Singapore disposal plant. James Marrone announced the second annual Youth's Fishing Party set for July 28 at Culler Lake. Kenneth E Burkhard became secretary treasurer of the Frederick Maryland Automobile Club branch, residing in New Market. Local boys fishing at Culler Lake on opening day included Kenneth Cramer Eugene Sanders Austin Pearce Jr Howard Fink Jr Jack Lydard Charles Hahn Richard Brandenburg Louis Hammond Russell Tyeryar and Merrill Schultz. The Frederick County Board of Commissioners said 20 acres of Loats Farm would be reserved for protection and possible expansion of Maryland School for the Deaf. About 200 attended the dedication of the Robert Straw bridge Shrine near New Windsor with Bishop James K Mathews as guest speaker. Caleb Ewing introduced Dr Cynthia John new Prospect Hall principal slated to begin in September. The Shopco Company began remodeling at Frederick Towne Mall.
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Culler Lake
Kenneth Cramer
Eugene Sanders
Austin Pearce Jr
Howard Fink Jr
Jack Lydard
Charles Hahn
Richard Brandenburg
Louis Hammond
Russell Tyeryar
Merr! Schultz
Board of County Commissioners
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Vladimir A. Wahbe
Maryland Board of Public Works
David Denton
Maryland School For the Deaf
Board of Trustees
Frederick
Caleb Ewing
Prospect Hall
Cynthia John
John
The Right Man in Defense of Rep Roscoe Bartlett
A reader in Middletown argues that recent letters attacking Rep Roscoe Bartlett strengthen belief that he is the right man for the job. The letter reflects ongoing support for the congressman amid public debate.
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Roscoe Bartlett
Bartlett
Adams Says Emperor Has No Clothes on Rolle Candidacy
Dawn A Cochran argues that Frederick County State’s Attorney Scott Rolle treats the job as a stepping stone for higher office. She contends Rolle prioritizes a gubernatorial campaign over law enforcement, citing a 18 month sentence for Daniel Gadrusek and calling for a full-time prosecutor.
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Terry Adams
Scott Rolle
Frederick County
Rolle
Daniel Gadrusek
Frederick
Thinking twice about county visit after overreaction
A reader recounts emotions of shock outrage dismay sadness and fear after reading about Ester Pena's treatment by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. They praise Frederick County's attractions but say the sheriff's overreaction makes them reconsider visiting again.
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Ester Pena
Frederick County
Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff's Office
Questions on Police Brutality in Frederick County
Letter writer Elaine Federalford complains about police tactics in Maryland and questions the role of law enforcement in a democracy. The letter urges scrutiny of police violence, civil protection, and accountability, contrasting aggressive driving enforcement with alleged abuse by officers and a public defender reference.
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Maryland
Police defend arrest of diabetic in Frederick
A reader supports the June 20 Frederick Post headline defending the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and Deputy Rick Winer in a cited arrest. The letter argues responsible action prevented injury, calls for accountability of drivers with medical conditions, and thanks the sheriff’s office for preventing loss of life. Rex R. Martin signs the letter.
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Frederick Post
Frederick County Sheriff’s Office
Rick Winer
White House
Frederick County
Frederick Officers Subdue Diabetic Man in Incident
Police in Frederick responded to a call and restrained a diabetic man. Witnesses question the use of force while officials review the incident for policy adherence. Community members urge transparency as authorities assess the officers’ actions and potential disciplinary steps.
Maryland Sheriff condemned over brutal beating
May and Barry Lenzer of Panama City Florida urge recall of the Maryland sheriff after reports of a dreadful beating by department members. They call for immediate firing of those involved and criticize the sheriff for endorsing the act, warning they will avoid Maryland establishments for safety.
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May and
Barry Lenzer
Panama City, FL
Letters to the Frederick News-Post Guidance
The Frederick News-Post invites exclusive signed letters with full name address and phone numbers for verification. Due to volume not all letters can be published. submission options include mail fax or email to the listed Frederick Maryland contact, with space limitations noted.
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Fredenck News-Post
News
Frederick News-Post
E. Patrick Sr
P.O
Frederick
Fredericknewspost
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Robert Strawbridge Methodist Shrine
New Windsor
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