Frederick County Purchases 155 Acres for New Market District Park
Frederick County commissioners disclosed the acquisition of 155 acres at Md 144 and Jesse Smith Road near New Market for 744000. The district park will host athletic fields, picnics, and playgrounds, reflecting long term plans to expand parkland as part of the county’s recreation strategy and meet the growing demand for youth and adult facilities.
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Frederick County
MD. 144
Jesse Smith Road
New Market
Paul Dial
Bureau of Parks and Recreation
New Market Park
Middletown
Community notes mixed with historic press clues
A Frederick column critiques safety lapses in local photos and flags, recalls the Banner of Liberty from Libertytown, cites census shifts in major cities, and reports on Baltimore City’s economic challenges plus a Frederick High School scheduling concern. Included are references to Stewart Cashour, Joe Maher, Bruce Katz, and regional editorial reactions.
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Stewart Cashour
Libertytown
Rosemont Avenue
Frederick
Cashour
Banner of Liberty
G. §. L. Redrick
Liberty
Montevue
George Pional
Katz
Baltimore
Frederick High School
Clinton fatigue and role reversal in presidency and senate
A commentary notes growing weariness with the Clintons and mocks a flip in roles with Bill Clinton touring the nation to discuss poverty while Hillary eyes Senate plans. It questions welfare reform, new markets initiatives, and political optics under Moynihan’s seat and Jackson’s push, arguing the era’s poverty strategies are underwhelming.
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Clinton
America
Eleanor Roosevelt
Ign
Illinois
Arkansas
New York
Daniel Patrick Moynihan
Senate
Moynihan
Scripps Howard News
Frederick County News Highlights And Local Events
Frederick County officials appoint Elmer E. Bowers motor pool supervisor amid NAACP criticism. Skylab reentry anticipated around July 11 with widespread interest. WFMD reporters win four Chesapeake AP awards for standout coverage in Boston. Local youths mentioned during Atlantic City trip and weather-related service restorations noted.
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Elmer Eugene Bowers
Lord D. Nickens
Frederick County
The
NAACP
Nickens
Deplorable conduct by Frederick County official criticized
Matt Lewis of Myersville claims Frederick County Commissioner Jan Gardner overstepped authority in a recent maneuver. He asks when she will focus on serving residents instead of advancing power and career.
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Frederick County
Jan Gardner
Ms Gardner
Front page banner raises flag critique from readers
Richard T. McGann of Mount Airy comments on the July 3 Frederick News-Post photo “Artist takes patriotism to new heights.” He argues the stars should face the left toward the viewer’s heart and insists the flag must not touch the ground, referencing Tommy Grunwell.
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East Church Street
Greater Frederick
Joe Maher
New Market
Frederick
Holding an edge in principle the House backs Ten Commandments
A reader replies to C Richard Bowers praising the House for returning the Ten Commandments to schools and public buildings. He recalls finding a small plaque in elementary school and reflecting on the commandments and their relevance to behavior.
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C. Richard Bowers
House of Representatives
Letters on principles and annexation in Hagerstown
A reader critique contrasts a House of Representatives display of courage with a letter praising and mocking, then discusses Washington County annexation conflicts with Hagerstown over a European style village amid single family homes. Don Allensworth of Hagerstown adds context on discretionary annexation and legal history.
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Washington County
Hagerstown
Ike
MML
Maryland 1999 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Honored George Delaplaine Jr
The Maryland event lauded George B. Delaplaine Jr for transforming a family newspaper business into a growing dynamic company. Since the 1960s he led journalists with skill intelligence friendship warmth and optimism, sometimes with a clarinet. BON and VAL HYMES Edgewater.
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Maryland
Ernst & Young
George B. Delaplaine Jr
George
Annexation Propaganda in Maryland Report Cites Local Ties
Ike Wilson portrays municipal annexation in Maryland as Maryland Municipal League propaganda while omitting the county role. The account notes annexations growing in Montgomery County and suggests county influence shaped policy up to the 1970s.
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Ike Wilson
Maryland
Maryland Municipal League
Mr. Wilson
Montgomery County
Roy Meachum attacked by long time critic in letter
TOM CAULFIELD of Emmitsburg criticizes Roy Meachum's police coverage and syndicated column. He mocks Meachum as insipid, recalls run-ins with police, and suggests he move back to Louisiana to the swamp.
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Roy Meachum
Roy
Mad
Hall of Fame
Louisiana
Letters to the Editor Instructions and Contacts
How to send letters to the editor includes three methods postal, fax, and email. The Fi wek post contact details list Patrick St and P O Box S78 Fi ek MD 21705, with a fax number 301 862 8299 and an email address for submissions.
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WewerPost
Patrick St
P.O
Frederic
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