Frederick County Faces Major State Aid Cuts and Hiring Freeze
Frederick County faces a $926,662 reduction in state aid as budget strains persist. Winchester Hall commissioners lift a hiring freeze to fill three local government vacancies, despite claims the pause was stricter than reality. The county grapples with unpredictable state funding while balancing essential staffing needs and ongoing fiscal shortfalls.
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Frederick County
Ronald Sunderpill
Sundergill
Frederick Countsons
William Donald Schaefer
Winchester Hall
Cats the musical crown in a theater lover’s view
Roy Meachum praises Cats as the greatest musical, arguing only Man of La Mancha rivals it for serious competition. He lauds Trevor Nunn’s staging at the National Theatre, Old Possum’s poems guiding the show, and the work’s enduring charm across eras.
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TS Eliot
la Mancha
National Theatre
Webbers
New York
Mexico City
Zurich
Washington
Eture
Old Possum
Trevor Nunn
Royal Shakespeare Company
Eliot
Biz
Lergry
Elot
Nunn
Mae Bay Pritrick Boners
Bart Ein
Hank
GOP opens fire on Clinton's record in 1992 campaign
Utah Senator Jake Garn Sun warnings attack Clinton's draft record and personal character at a Brigham Young rally. The piece links Garn to deregulation of the savings and loan industry and criticizes his role in the 1980s financial crisis, noting Walt Wall's resignation and calls by Jim Leach.
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Utah
Jake Garn
White House
Bush
Brigham Young University
Garn
Clinton
Senate Banking Committee
Gann
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Danny Wail
Congress
Savings and Loan
Wall
Lincoln Savings and Loan
Charles Keating
Jim Leach
Iowa
Walt Garn
Democrats Vow Aggressive S&L Probes Against Bush Ties
Jack Anderson reports the Democrats plan a sharp probe into George Bush financial dealings, focusing on Silverado S&L collapse and including Bush's son Nell. The piece contrasts new tactics with 1988 Dukakis strategy, notes past reluctance to discuss the thrift crisis, and cites Seidman on bipartisan caution. The column also notes Sen Alan Simpson's media critique and confirms the syndicate authorship.
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Reagan
Wall
Democratic National Committee
Ben Brown
George Bush
S&l
Bush
Nell
Silverado Savings and Loan
Colorado
Clinton
Simpsons
Clarence Thomas
National Public Radio
Nina Totenberg
Alan Simpson
Wyo
Senate
Simpson
Alan
Frederick Keys ticket dispute letter to editor
A reader from Mount Airs argues in the Frederick News-Post letter page that a high school senior, with improved grades and honor roll recognition, did not receive a Keys game ticket and seeks answers about the distribution. The writer mentions rising GPA from 3.0 to 3.4 and requests equity in tickets.
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Christine Long
Frederick News-Post
Singanore High School
Ms Long
Frederick Keys
Rain floods farms as Maryland towns face washouts
Overnight rainfall of .26 inch pushed July total near three inches and swollen Fishing Creek reservoir. Monocacy River and tributaries ran high washing out cornfields and back roads. Sheriff and deputies attended FBI conference in Hagerstown on enforcing prostitution near military camps. Fifteen Hood College home economics students hosted soldiers from Detrick Field. Frederick heat eases with cooler days ahead. pools crowded. Ronald Thomas won a tractor contest at Frederick Fairgrounds. Ronnie Dill and David Scott placed. Civic group calls for yearlong moratorium on planned unit developments amid growth. County provides eight trailer sites for eight families homeless from Tropical Storm Agnes flooding at Rose Hill Manor. Frederick officials honor NZ visitors Ted Robinson and Harry Gee with commemorative coins.
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Fishing Creek
Monocacy River
Frederick County
Agnes
Rose Hill Manor
Frederick
Alarming Miller column on orphan birds
Elinor Miller discusses orphan birds and urges rehabilitation but notes federal law restricts possession of wild birds. The US Fish and Wildlife Service enforces this to protect birds and prevent harm. Only wildlife rehabilitators may care for wild birds, with training and authorization.
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Miller
Elinor Miller
US Fish and Wildite Service
Asek
Setting an Example for Young Players in NY
A brief note highlights a coach’s effort to model discipline and sportsmanship for junior athletes in New York. The piece emphasizes leadership, daily training habits, and the impact on team culture and youth development.
Letter to Editor on a dusk game and rules
A Brunswick game was halted at 10-9 with two outs and bases loaded as darkness fell. The next day officials deemed completion required by rules, and players reflected on the season while coaches emphasized lessons over trophies. Walkersville references appear among readers.
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Brunswick
Talon
Open government praised as new commissioners push transparency
A long running effort to improve openness in Frederick County government receives praise for clearer communication and accessible actions. Observers note progress since early attempts to study past meetings and minutes with the aim of better public understanding and accountability.
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Pertorn
Frederick County
Lost faith in politics and society voiced by Ruby Poulin
A reader from Frederic invokes concern over abortion, sex education, media violence, empty churches, housing costs, taxes, and stagnant wages. She urges positive leadership and notes high development borrowing, urging hope for families and a public aid support system.
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Congress
Confession piece taints forgiveness satire in July AP strip
A distorted AP image and jumbled caption describe a cartoon labeled Confession to go. The Pedaling Priest with Jaffy John plays a clerical character offering forgiveness as a street vendor sale. The piece mocks easy absolution and warns against turning repentance into commerce.
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Associated Press
Jaffy-John
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