Wagon Train Recreates 1728 Beatty Trip at Frederick Festival
A Sunday Frederick County Scottish Festival drew crowds as a 23 wagon and carriage train reenacted Susannah Beatty’s 1728 journey from Emmitsburg. Birch Hotz portrayed Beatty wearing period dress, while Landmarks Foundation president Chuck Gunn praised the performance. The event caps a 250th anniversary celebration with more activities planned, and spectators asked about teams, horses, and heat tolerance.
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Clinton ethics clash over public staff and private business
Dan Thomasson argues that public funds should not pay for private services and accuses the Clinton White House of conflating personal and official duties. He cites Vincent Foster, executive privilege claims, and conflicts of interest in Hillary Clinton’s state and White House roles, urging accountability and restraint.
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Zoning approves junkyard near East Fifth and East streets
The Board of Zoning Appeals okayed a permit for Maurice Solar to establish a junkyard at the northeast corner of East Fifth and East streets with the condition that no hides bones or animal refuse be stored on the premises.
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Two Teachers Share One Job Endorsement in Urbana
Laura Beard writes from Frederick praising a long overdue policy of dual teachers per position at Urbana Elementary. She cites her son’s best year under Mrs. Noffsinger and Mrs. Goldberg in third grade, noting their energy and family balance as a win win model for Frederick County Public Schools.
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Frederick County
Letter to the Republican Central Committee Candidates
A reader from Knoxville supports the idea that a well-run Republican Central Committee should do more than nominate officials. The letter urges fundraising, candidate recruitment, party structure, energizing activists, and welcoming new members, and asks voters to consider choices on September 15.
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Endorsement Delay Ties To Primary Neutrality
Maryland State Senator Tim Ferguson explains why the Maryland Republican Party will not endorse candidates before the September primary. He cites the need for neutral party guidance during intra party contests and notes Joyce Lyons Terhes asked to endorse him on behalf of the state party, which he declines until after the primary.
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Local Republicans vow neutral primaries despite letters
George Littrell summarizes Frederick County Republican Central Committee's stance: leaders endorse neutrality in primaries, urging equal footing for incumbents and challengers, and criticizing state party letters. He cites PTA gains, parental involvement, and debates on school funding as context for education policy and political fairness.
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Frederick County
Republican Central Committee
Nauseated Reference Sparks Linguistic Debate
The letter criticizes a story about Cindy May, noting the proper usage is nauseated not nauseous. It defends audience reception and cites individuals including David Hanson and Anthony Cottone while praising Senator John W. Derr.
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Thurmont letter defends police actions in diabetes case
Thomas Green and Joseph Bailey defend Thurmont police roughing Nevin Jackson, arguing officers protect the public. Bailey explains how diabetes can cause sudden insulin reactions, urging awareness and caution. He reveals eye damage from diabetes and stops driving at age 38.
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Education priorities for state senate race in Frederick Carroll
A veteran educator with 28 years in the classroom argues that quality education hinges on standards in reading math and phonics and swift discipline. He proposes doubled homework for unfinished work and requires suspended students to perform school or community work for readmission. Parents play a crucial role in improving education.
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Senator Derr Helps Dealer Secure License From MVA
A car dealer thanks State Senator John W. Derr for fast intervention after a judge ordered the Motor Vehicle Administration to issue a dealer license. The process, which took four months, was resolved in a few days after the senator’s action, restoring hope that an elected official will work for constituents.
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