Pit bull debate prompts strong letters after city dog attack
Readers react to a pit bull attack near City Hall with mixed views. Many condemn the breed while some support responsible owners, noting training and breeding influence. Calls grow for harsher penalties and ownership accountability, along with a humane society program offering education and counseling.
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Half-million Mooney?: the Alex Mooney political persona
A columnist portrays Maryland state Senator Alex Mooney as a charismatic yet polarizing figure. The piece notes his fundraising prowess and ambition toward the Sixth District seat, while critiquing his tactics, alleged fascist rhetoric, and opposition dynamics with figures like Kathleen Townsend and Sue Hecht. It highlights the author’s ambivalence, admiring his charm but condemning his political methods and beliefs.
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Carroll County
Larry Haines
Scott Rolle
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Libertarian limits clash with child support and celebrity cases
Wisconsin Supreme Court upholds most of David Oakley six year sentence for fathering nine children by four women while suspending further child bearing. The piece argues for state support to innocent children, criticizes punishment for reproductive choices, and contrasts with Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf expecting a child. It cites libertarian tension and social stigma from Love Child era versus today.
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University of Colorado
Streetcar play and local civic notes span city events
A noisy week includes a Tennessee Williams streetcar at Bool Heights staged by Jean Oban with James Decker on set. Picketing by CIO workers from Frederick’s Communications Wken affects Chesapeake and Potomac Tele Co operations, but service remains unchanged. Mayor Face says municipal South Street meters will begin soon. A Frederck County jail design flaws prompt restudy to cut costs. Potomac Edison faces apology demand after carnival power cut at Burkittsville fairgrounds. Middletown lifts water moratorium as 100 taps become available and officials set allocation rules.
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James Decker
Dangerous dose of ignorance comment on abstinence education
Allison Hurwitz of Middletown High School argues against abstinence only education in Frederick County. She contends such programs withhold vital information on birth control and STI prevention and threaten student health by replacing comprehensive sex education with a moral mandate.
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Frederick County
Sit Up There and Drive Warns Against Cell Use
The piece recalls a trucker who advised drivers to sit up and drive. It notes a ban on cell phone use while driving in New York and questions if Maryland will follow. The reporter’s line echoes the old warning. James Brorst Frederick references are mentioned.
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Maryland
Pit bull safety debate echoes in reader letter
A reader cites Krista McGowan’s July 6 comment on changing times and costs, agreeing with her stance on dog ownership policies. The letter reflects concerns about evolving regulations and the impact on owners, noting a shift from past pricing to current constraints.
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Krista McGowan
Monocacy Vi Park
Kelli ‘Schwinn
Letter argues banning pit bulls in Maryland and beyond
Angela Hudnall of Parkville urges banning pit bulls citing harm caused by the breed. She argues owners should bear bills and responsibility for attacks and questions the existence of “good” pit bulls, urging action in Maryland and other states.
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Maryland
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Pit bull leash debate and Spring Ridge driving concerns in Frederick
Community readers weigh in on leash laws citing dog attacks and safety, with one letter demanding stricter penalties for attacks and others urging responsible pet ownership. Separately a driver criticizes speeders on Spring Ridge Parkway and urges patience and caution in residential streets.
Teaching My Teen to Drive in a Quiet Neighborhood
A parent shares how to start teen driver training in a calm setting. They avoid highways and busy roads, favoring slow speeds in the Spring Ridge development to build confidence before broader travel.
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Beate Naked Woman Photo Sparks Deputy Probe
The Frederick News-Post reports on a deputy probe sparked by a controversial image of a naked woman linked to Beate. Angelika Potter’s public notoriety is noted as part of the local gossip surrounding the incident in Woodsboro. Lori Norris.
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Letters to the Editor and How to Submit
A reader guidance piece outlines letters to the editor procedures for The Frederick News-Post. It invites opinions, warns against disallowed content, and provides submission methods and contact details for mail, fax, and email.
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