Tolerance Tested as School Principal Faces Drug Charges
Editorial laments recent arrest of Philip Harper, Adamptven Elementary principal, for drugs and related acts. Calls for due process, notes public trust in educators, and warns of harm to students if character is judged before trial. Acknowledges consistency with prior case of William Van Hall and stresses drug education in schools.
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Hagerstown
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Retired chief faces city’s reform drive and scrutiny
The Frederick Police Department faces a national search for a new leader while outside consultants overhaul operations after a housing project lawsuit. Residents and NAACP complaints exposed alleged bias and a culture of corruption. The chief’s long tenure ends as reforms begin and tensions rise over minority treatment and police power.
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Charlene Edmonds
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Refugee journey mirrors fight against oppression values
A personal reminiscence recalls a five year old girl fleeing Franco's Spain with her mother and brother, crossing the Pyrenees to Paris, then emigrating to Mexico where her grandfather built a pathology department. The piece contrasts that escape with attacks on alleged institutional racism described at the University of Comedy, noting clashes between liberal academics and minority hiring.
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Frederick County Briefs and Local Incidents
A Frederick area notice reports a car theft near Cave Barber shop with $48.65 taken and wallet recovered after a chase to Hagerstown. Gas work on East Joe Street aims to improve pressure and service capacity. Governor Hughes reappointed Judge Stanley Y. Bennett to another 10-year district court term in Frederick County subject to Senate confirmation. Francis Bush chaired Frederick County Chapter of the organization and congratulated Robert McCardell on his election as chairman. Hospital census showed 220 medical surgical beds occupied amid unusual high occupancy.
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Mistake facts drive school critique by parent readers
A reader letter from Dawna Hubble of Frederick condemns the Harper case as revealing systemic flaws in public schools. She questions moral standards in education, cites political fault lines, and urges parents to take a stand on the examples being set for children.
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Noted Voices on Prostitution Policy and Decriminalization
A reader, PAT SKIDMORE of New Market, critiques policing per se and argues for decriminalizing victimless crimes. The text reflects conflict over attitudes toward prostitution and drug use, praising police while calling for policy change.
Letters Spark Debate Over Urbana Firemen Carnival Prizes
Readers question prize knives for children at the Urbana Volunteer Fire Department carnival. They urge removing weapon prizes and propose a spokesman address the issue. Kathy Pearl and Michael L. Cady are named in the letters advocating media objectivity and event invitation.
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Blues fest sponsor pulls cast amid controversy
A reader condemns foul language and bigotry as sponsor pull prompts controversy over a family oriented blues festival, referencing The Greaseman. The writer, Marcia A. Romman of Brunswick, voices frustration with Howard Stern and Tracht, calling for mellower content.
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Family mourns after crash victim and driver named in local note
Anger and grief ripple through the community as families react to a fatal car crash involving Brandon Chesnik and the driver Justin Warfield. The public seeks understanding while urging respect for both families during this difficult time.
Ashbury Not Cady Advisor Clarifies Campaign Action
A statement asserts Ashbury was not Cady's advisor and explains the speaker avoided introducing Mr. Ashbury to protect his ability, framing it as deliberate to prevent compromising his position. The remark emphasizes strategic choice in campaign conduct without naming additional individuals or dates.
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Blues fest sponsor pulled over refined choice of reviewer
The note criticizes selecting a sponsor for a blues festival, objecting to perceived crudeness and a hostile tone. It mentions Connie problems and questions the suitability of the sponsor, suggesting figures like Homer Simpson or Howard Stern as preferable alternatives. The writer signs as Sandy UsiaK Boonsborr.
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Grimes Reenters Frederick Mayoral Race Amid Support
Jim Grimes re-enters the Frederick mayoral race with backing from 175 residents, signaling renewed momentum. The city, home to more than 50,000 people, faces a crowded field as the campaign resumes.
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Letters to the Editor from The Freatevica News-Poet
Readers submit letters to the editor with varying topics and opinions. The paper details submission methods including mail fax and email while noting abridged forms due to high volume and restrictions on religious political or poetry content.
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